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The consultation paper sets out the background to that dispute, summarises the information that is available on hutters and hut sites throughout Scotland and identifies the key issues that would need to be addressed if legislation is to be introduced.The responses to the consultation will help the Executive to decide whether to proceed with legislation in t...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 October 2000
Additionally, the separation distance which is imposed around trial sites should ensure that any cross pollination with organic crops which does take place will be negligible and should not affect the organic status of these crops.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 September 2000
This approach offers the flexibility to deliver each element of the building at the best possible price and has enabled progress to be made on site notwithstanding the continued development of the final design.
As part of this arrangement, the council has agreed that the capital receipts released from the sale of the existing Dalkeith school sites would be used to part-fund the A701 works on a conventional basis.
To ask the Presiding Officer (a) when the plans for the Holyrood site were, or will be, signed off; (b) when and how these plans will be available for inspection by MSPs and the public; (c) when the Holyrood progress group will meet, and (d) whether the Holyrood progress group will consist of professionals in the construction field or of MSPs or both.
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:
27 January 2000
This involves face-to-face meetings between officials and a wide range of interested parties across Scotland and an open invitation to any other individuals or organisations, through a press release and consultation paper on the Scottish Executive web site, to submit their views. S1W-03708
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.
I fear that the issue will arise again in the future. There is some confusion. At Westminster, there is a clear procedure for select committee reports, which should not be leaked—in any way—to anybody outside the committee, regardless of party background.