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I am certainly keen to understand the cost benefits arising from the two new units. I was just saying to Rona Mackay that things could not be any bleaker.
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Date answered:
14 September 2023
Detailed provisions are made for a new enhanced procedure for Community Bodies to register an interest in Community Right to Buy of land that forms all or part of a large landholding.
They set out Mr Simpson’s plan for the new type of regional poll. Amendment 64 will introduce the new regional recall poll, in which a voter may vote either for or against the recall of the member.
Given everything that you have said, is it fair to say that the new prison at Stirling and the two new women’s custody units have put a lot more focus on these issues, and that the fact that they are new facilities has been positive for the direction of travel?
The procedural effect of the direction is to trigger consultation with HS2 Ltd (the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK’s new high speed rail network) on applications for planning permission within the specified area in the enclosed safeguarding map.
Clear guidance on procedural boundaries and expectations is essential, as are robust multi-agency information-sharing arrangements to promote effective collaboration. I trust this information is helpful and please let me know if you require anything further.