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In the knowledge that the order-making powers that are concerned would not be exercised during the summer, a decision was taken to postpone the making of that provision until after the summer recess. The remainder of the necessary consequential provision is contained in the draft order that is before the committee.The Government worked closely with relevant...
The next question is, that motion S4M-01892, in the name of Bruce Crawford, on parliamentary recessdates, be agreed to.Motion agreed to,That the Parliament agrees the following parliamentary recessdates under Rule 2.3.1: 6 to 21 Octob...
The Scottish Parliament and the Houses of Parliament in London rise for summer recess on different dates, so would it not create complexities if we followed Tavish Scott’s suggestion that purdah should begin with recess?
I have worked in this area for about three and a half years, since the start of the recession. A sector that has impressed me hugely with its attitude has been the construction sector, which has been pretty badly hit by the recession.
I welcome members; I hope that you all had an enjoyable and restful recess. I also welcome our witnesses, whom I will introduce in a moment, and visitors who join us in the gallery.
It is a complex issue: although it is a subset of general poverty, it can affect those on a higher income who would not consider themselves to be poor.We are emerging from the worst economic recession since the second world war and we face severe restraint in public expenditure.
I am pleased that the work that has been done in the committee, since we first raised the matter during the summer recess, has led to the actions that have now been taken—better late than never, as we have discussed previously.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
14 January 2015
This date is set by the planning authority and must be not less than 21 days after the date on which notice is sent to the owner, lessee or occupier of premises on any land neighbouring the development.