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The evidence that the committee took before the February recess and has taken today shows that there are relationships that we need to explore, and that we need to show a bit more rigour and robustness around how things are checked and how quickly things can be expedited.
Of the new businesses that had been set up in the wake of the recession, 60 per cent were female-owned businesses, but the people in them were very low paid and were not earning enough to pay tax, and that has an impact on the tax revenues that are available to Scotland.
In today’s Dunfermline Press, it is reported that council chiefs have agreed to work towards a reopening date of 1 June across Scotland. Can the cabinet secretary confirm whether that date has been agreed?
As stated in the Chamber in response to a point raised by Rob Gibson, the Scottish Government intends to hold a debate, in Plenary, following summer recess, to allow for a discussion and exploration of issues such as food authenticity and labelling.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 February 2013
He had a number of discussions with Scottish Government officials, and also met with the First Minister during the 2012 summer recess. The First Minister subsequently wrote to Professor Tierney to ask for his advice (based on international experience) on the practicalities of holding a two question referendum.
This is expected to be laid before the Scottish Parliament shortly after the 2012 Summer Recess and will be followed by a Registers of Scotland Fees Order and Rules.