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To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will invite the new national parks authority to provide advice on the precautions to take to minimise the risks of infection by Lyme disease.
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10 February 2004
Between January 2002 andJune 2003, 25 senior civil servants were required to cover supply and demandarising from retirals, leavers, promotions and the creation of new senior civilservice posts. S2W-05831
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9 February 2004
We remain committed to delivering our partnershipagreement commitment to bring forward proposals for a new Scottish transportagency and our proposals will seek to capitalise upon benefits arising from thereview.
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20 January 2004
To ask the Scottish Executive what the current arrangements are for the appointment of new Justices of the Peace. There are 32 Justice of thePeace Advisory Committees throughout Scotland that advise ministers on the need for Justices of the Peace in their area and recommend suitable candidates for appointment.
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12 December 2003
This includes the Strategic Review of Funding forthe Voluntary Sector, managed jointly by the Executive, COSLA and SCVO, whichis due to report in the new year. S2W-04585
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12 November 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what advice it received in regard to any potential impact of new pricing arrangements on water bills of business customers.
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30 October 2003
Thisreview process is still in progress but a summary of the outcome is expected tobe issued next year as part of the Department’s new research strategy. S2W-03149
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3 October 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken by Historic Scotland to acquire and sell the works of new Scottish writers in its shops. I have asked Graeme Munro, Chief Executive of Historic Scotland to reply.
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29 September 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to issue specific instructions and guidance to chief constables in regard to the treatment of persons who use cannabis in light of the new instructions issued to police forces in England and Wales.
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29 September 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to issue specific instructions and guidance to chief constables in regard to the treatment of persons who use cannabis in light of the new instructions issued to police forces in England and Wales.