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It was generally recognised that sheriffs principal were in an ideal position to take on a greater role in managing sheriffs within their sheriffdoms. However, concerns were expressed over the current work load of sheriffs principal and whether it would be realistic to expect them to take on an extended role.
I have read before the figures that Dr Simpson cited, and I believe that they are being examined by experts to determine whether the conclusions that have just been expressed are challengeable.I raise a specific concern that BP and Unison have expressed about the requirement that Scottish Water set up a subsidiary.
Although I have opinions on everything under the sun, it is not always appropriate for me to express them. I do not want to express any Crown Office position about what ought to be done in future.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any concerns have been expressed in respect of changes in standards for police body armour as a result of new procurement procedures.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 January 2005
We are actively working with a number of philanthropists who currently are investing or have expressed an interest in investing in education.We are keen to develop those discussions and we are actively doing so.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 September 2004
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) online and (b) telephone bookings have been made as a result of using visitscotland.com, expressed also as percentages of bookings as a result of using visitscotland.com.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 January 2004
To ask the Scottish Executive how much each NHS board has spent on the support and promotion of breastfeeding in each year since May 1999, expressed also as a percentage of the total expenditure of each board.
Most of the points that members made today were valid.I want to join Johann Lamont in expressing support for the residents of Darnley in Paisley, who were victims of the vandalism that she described.