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A written response to the final report will be published within six months, following assessment of policy and delivery implications and the affordability of proposals. S6W-32430
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 January 2025
The following table shows cases reported to the Aberdeen Procurator Fiscal’s Office which include at least one charge under the Scottish Government classification of "Fraud" for the period 1 April 2021-31 March 2024 Financial Year Reported 2021-222022-232023-24Total11989113 S6W-32305
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Date answered:
9 January 2025
Allocation of COPFS resources is considered on a national basis to ensure delivery of its priorities: to improve the experiences of women and children within the justice system; to improve communication with its customers and partners and the support offered to the most vulnerable service users; and to achieve quicker conclusions to criminal and death investigations. S6W-32308
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 January 2025
The Scottish Government has a track record of investment to improve croft housing. 186 croft houses have been built and recorded with Registers of Scotland.County Area *Number of Croft Houses BuiltArgyll8Caithness9Orkney & Zetland22Inverness82Ross & Cromarty50Sutherland15*Notice of Grants are registered by county rather than by local authority area. S6W-32751
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Date answered:
23 December 2024
The campaign includes information about endometriosis symptoms, provides information about available support and provides information on how to support a young person in the process of diagnosis or who may have endometriosis. S6W-32184
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 December 2024
It is the responsibility of local authorities to identify contaminated land within their respective areas, and thereafter, except in the case of contaminated land designated as a special site, secure remediation for that contaminated land. S6W-31982
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 December 2024
Although the Scottish Government does not hold any specific information, there is potential for coal purchased online from solid fuel merchants based in Scotland to be transported to England.Individual merchants are responsible for making clear to their customers the legal restrictions around the supply and use of coal in England. S6W-32046