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Should not an assurance be given that those funds will be substantially increased from the present amount of £40 million a year? That figure compares unhappily with what was once being spent.
By the end of the current spending review period, revenue support to local authorities will have increased by more than £3 billion compared with 1999-2000—an increase of 55 per cent.
Unfortunately, Scottish Coal is at a disadvantage because of the way in which support is paid by the Scottish Executive compared with its counterpart in England.
However, they have concerns about the potential effectiveness of the proposed school councils compared with school boards if the head teacher is not assigned in legislation the role of adviser.
We considered that the period that is required for considering affirmative regulations is a reasonable comparator for deciding the final period of the NPF's consideration.
I stand to be corrected on that.The Scottish Executive response states that there have been 227 proposed special areas of conservation sites around Scotland. How does that compare with the number of sites that have been designated in other countries in Europe and the United Kingdom?
As you will know, it is a matter of pride for the Parliament that it passes legislation quickly compared with Westminster. Do you think that the Executive has provided adequate opportunity to consult all interested parties on the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Bill?