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Will he consider in further detail the opportunities that we would have to save more lives if we followed the example of countries such as Belgium and Spain, where opt-out systems have helped to bridge the gap between organ availability and patient need?
The minister will be aware that one of the biggest problems in delivering rail infrastructure projects in the UK in general—not just in Scotland—is the dire shortage of railway engineers and planners. Given the pressures following the Hatfield accident south of the border and the additional emphasis on rail infrastructure for Scotland's future, and against ...
I move,That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—Wednesday 7 January 20042.30 pm Time for Reflectionfollowed by Parliamentary Bureau Motionsfollowed by Stage 1 Debate on the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Billfollowed by Financial Resolution in respect of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Billfollowed by Business Motionfollowed by Par...
Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees the following changes to Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party committee substitutes— Bill Aitken to replace David Mundell as substitute on the Education Committee; Mr David Davidson to replace Mr Brian Monteith as substitute on the Enterprise and Culture Committee; David Mundell to replace Mary Scanlon as substit...
However, does he agree that, unless a phased approach is taken to the lifting of the ban, the price collapse that would follow would have disastrous consequences for the beef sector, which has shown commendable resilience in recent years?
Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees the following nominated committee substitutes, as permitted under Rule 6.3A— Liberal Democrat Party Communities Committee Mike Rumbles Education Committee Mr Jamie Stone Enterprise and Culture George LyonCommittee European and External Nora RadcliffeRelations Committee Environment and Rural Jeremy PurvisDevelopmen...
Perhaps he will assure me that he is aware of that issue. Will he seriously consider the following: introducing higher tolls at peak hours; ensuring an early start in rebuilding Waverley station; renewing the signalling network; and extending railway platforms in Fife to increase capacity?