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The regulatory role of the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate (NII) relates to safety within nuclear licensed sites. This is a reserved matter.Protection of the environment is the regulatory responsibility of the environment agencies who regularly meet the NII to discuss issues of common interest.Discharges of radioactive waste to the environment in Scotlan...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 January 2000
On 4 October 1999, an audit of staff, commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, at Barmac's Nigg and Ardersier yards showed that there were 4,254 staff on site of whom approximately 2,400 were employed by sub-contractors.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 January 2000
Video conferencing facilities at the Parliament have been used by Members and staff to connect to a number of academic establishments, to Scottish Executive sites, and as part of an international link-up in conjunction with the United Nations AIDS conference held last year.The Parliament's Education Service also used the facility on the 22 June 1999 for a "...
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