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CalMac Ferries (New Vessels) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that the CalMac vessels being constructed in Turkey are delivered on schedule and on budget.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Indeed, new research from the University of Glasgow centre for public policy recommends moving away from the assumption that appointing mayors is the best approach.
Much of that has been captured in the “Building a New Scotland” series, the last of which is still to come, and I commend that to the member for Edinburgh Eastern.
Having the full range of policy and operational tools would provide new choices and new chances for Scotland to take a different approach in areas such as serious organised crime, firearms and human trafficking.
The treatment slows the spread of the cancer and improves the patient’s chances of survival when compared with chemotherapy, which will come as very welcome news to people living with the disease.
Universities Scotland has responded, stating its view that “the SPSO offers an effective route for complaints-handling” where cases have not been resolved at an institution level, and that it sees “no basis for an expanded remit or new body” to be established. The response also notes new guidance from the Compet...
In June, the Welsh Government announced a £200,000 package of funding for public interest journalism in Wales. That has meant new investment in research, training and in 10 local news outlets.
You have always been a really active member on the committee and we will miss you. We wish you both well in your new roles in the broader Parliament and on your new committees.
There should not be any detriment to patients who move to a new health board area. Obviously I do not know the full details of Maggie Chapman’s constituent’s case but I am happy to receive them.
Last month, with the Scottish National Party leader citing budget pressures, the new SNP-Lib Dem administration froze four big developments that would have delivered more than 500 new council homes in the city.