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Comparisons with other countries Other countries are also dealing with rising prison populations. The latest statistics show that the prison population in England and Wales is rising.
To ask the Scottish Executive why Forestry Commission Scotland has changed its annual scavenging permit to quarterly and has increased the price in the Highlands by over 100%. Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) engages in firewood sales on a local basis.
However, teaching staff expressed the view that pupils are often bullied because they can’t "afford the latest things". Poverty is one of the leading reasons children may suffer bullying at school.
It is an independent trust port, and it is important to reiterate that discussion is taking place between Scottish Enterprise and the harbour on the master plan and the economic opportunities, including what new port infrastructure might be required to support the economic prospects.
We have also pledged to ban the sale of peat related gardening products as a part of our wider effort to phase out the use of peat in horticulture and will launch a consultation on this matter in due course.
S5W-36119 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of animal welfare concerns, whether further action is planned to restrict the use and sale of fireworks.