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That is an important principle and it is fundamental to the ecosystems approach that we are taking and to improving ecosystem health.To date, we have seen 240 national development proposals for NPF3, including the establishment of a national ecological network.
Is that the only way forward, or can the CJAs be improved through guidance, as has just been talked about? I am happy to clarify the dates that are involved. As you said, the act was passed in 2005.
We are working closely with the services and all the staff associations and unions to achieve a start date of 1 April 2013. We will need strong leaders to lead the services into the future.
Are there any major barriers, either legislative or on the ground, to your continuing along the road that you are on? The experience to date is that there have been no showstoppers in the way of partnership working.
I have raised the issue with the Commission’s competition directorate and have asked it to investigate the matter. To date, however, we do not know whether that is going to happen.
Before any overseas engagement is approved, it must represent good value for the Scottish Government and the taxpayer. Date of Visit End Date (if different) Location Event Minister(s) Number of Officials who Travelled Cos...
This week is a classic example. We have a holiday, so a lot of the distilleries are trying to get as many boxes to me before the vessel leaves, because if they do not make that vessel, they will have to wait another two or three days or a week for the next one.