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To ask the Scottish Executive why retrospective consent to discharge is required from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for existing discharges of sewage effluent from domestic properties into controlled waters rather than new discharges. Discharge of sewage effluent to the water environment requires consent under the Control of Pollution Act 197...
The Strategic Rail Authority has advised that an extension to the current franchise is likely to enable mobilisation of the new franchise. The current franchise agreement allows for an extension on non-negotiable terms of up to seven four-week periods (approximately six months).
The proposed rail link to Glasgow Airport will require new infrastructure and service configuration that may create opportunities to enhance capacity and services on the Glasgow/Ayrshire line.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the local enterprise companies are actively working to encourage new manufacturing opportunities and to encourage existing companies in the area to diversify into renewables.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 March 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of a new "alcopop" called ROXXOF which is being marketed to young people as an aphrodisiac and whether it will make representations to Her Majesty's Government regarding ROXXOF, its marketing and any contravention of the Portman Code of Practice and Advertising Standards Agency requirements.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 March 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive how the Scottish Health Council will work with local health councils in each NHS board area to achieve greater public involvement in the NHS, as referred to in chapter 5 of Partnership for Care: Scotland's Health White Paper. A consultation paper on A new public involvement structure for NHSScotland was launched on 4 March and...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 March 2003
It details the steps we are taking to promote broadband throughout Scotland in both public and private sectors. We are also pursuing a new initiative, worth up to £24 million, which aims to accelerate and extend broadband access across Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 February 2003