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Do you have any thoughts on how the balance can be struck such that there is not the negative impact that you persuasively outlined but that, at the same time, the SPS can do its job to the best of its ability? Yes, absolutely.
My main concern is that, if your aim is to make the tax system more progressive, that approach is both a little bit more complex and not the best way to make it more progressive.
Would you agree that creating a mechanism and a financial incentive is the best way to do that? You have said that a lot of your clients desperately want to move forward with their investments in this area.
We are all ambitious for our housing stock, and we all want to have the best possible housing but, unless the Government is able to provide adequate funding, the only source for the necessary money will be tenants, who will pay for it through higher and higher rents.
Indeed, the task in the research that has been commissioned is to reach the best decision about where those services should be placed to best serve those children.
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Date answered:
27 November 2025
The Scottish Government is confident that NHS 24 operates a robust triage system that prioritises patient safety.NHS 24 will always refer patients on to other areas of the healthcare system when appropriate to do so and in the best interests of the patients care.NHS 24 performance is subject to regular monitoring, and NHS 24 continues to meet statutory and ...
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Date answered:
31 March 2025
However, it is for each NHS board to decide how best to deliver those services to meet the needs of the population to ensure they can provide safe, effective care for their patients, and this includes stoma care provision.
When opening an international office, we consider a range of options to best represent Scotland’s interests while ensuring we are delivering value for money.Working with the UK Government as part of the FCDO platform currently provides the preferred overall solution for our requirements and seven of our eight overseas offices are based within a Britis...
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Date answered:
5 November 2024