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The basic reason that has been given is the need to reduce the population coverage. The Executive says that it is following European rules, that the matter is reserved and that the decision is due to mapping methodology.
Although it is possible to talk about the evidence of prices immediately following deregulation, deregulation has led to a fundamental structural weakness in the industry.
There is an opportunity to build on that and, with the money that is coming in, to progress integration. Following that, have you had dialogue with the promoter about transport modes to and from the proposed stations?
In London, there are contracts and the market has been segmented. Could that example be followed in Scottish cities? The way in which the London franchise system works is unique in the United Kingdom.
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Date answered:
2 August 2005
The Scottish Executive operates closely in a number of areas with both British Council Scotland and British Council offices overseas. The following table shows that since 2002 numerous initiatives have been undertaken in cooperation with the British Council.
Phil Gallie, his successor, had a hard act to follow. However, regardless of whether people voted for Phil, the people of Ayr always knew that they had an MP who fought for them.
If they face a potential liability of £20,000 following a complaint from a member of the organisation for which they are acting, will they be prepared to carry out the work to the same extent?
In England and Wales, people on certain benefits are exempt from some court fees following a High Court decision that access to the civil courts is a constitutional right.