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The first question is, that amendment S3M-7379.1, in the name of Des McNulty, which seeks to amend motion S3M-7379, in the name of Michael Russell, on the curriculum for excellence, be agreed to.
The first question is, that amendment S3M-1008.3, in the name of Des McNulty, which seeks to amend motion S3M-1008, in the name of Michael Russell, on the benefits of woodland and green spaces, be agreed to.
The HMRC team came up to Scotland and spent almost a week talking to us and the Scottish Government, which was very good. We have regular liaison meetings by phone and down in London.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
1 October 2008
The Scottish Government is however aware of, and supports, the action taken by the Health and Safety Executive to improve safety at all Scotland''s opencast coal sites following the tragic accident at a site in 2007.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 February 2008
The Scottish Government website also provides links both to local authority websites and to the Department for Work and Pensions'' website, which provides comprehensive information on benefits. Given the existence of these sites at both local and national level we would not propose to establish a separate Scottish Government site, although we will continue to review links between sites to ensure that advice and information is made as accessible as possible.
There is somebody who, if I do not mention them when I am talking about walking, it will not go down well in the MacGregor family home—I might even get de-invited from Christmas dinner. My dad and mum are avid walkers.
As for its compatibility with growing the tourism industry’s contribution to the economy, that would depend on the extent to which the revenues were spent on measures to achieve that end and whether the introduction of the tax would deter visitors. That is a helpful answer. I am sure that the minister will recognise that many city centre hotels, including f...
Despite the current financial pressures, we are fully committed to the completion of this £24.5 million vessel and the necessary harbour upgrades, which will provide a significant boost to ferry services to Islay for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors alike. The cabinet secretary will recall the mayhem caused this summer by the breakdown of M...