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Our understanding is that the DTI can spend its money across the UK or it can decide that its funding will stop at the border. Obviously, if the funding stopped at the border, that would make it difficult for us to participate as a full partner in any new development south of ...
Importantly, it is also about who pays for tackling the problem. The only sources of funding would be increased Executive borrowing or increased funding from the charge payer.
The local health authority decided that it would not fund that, but the ombudsman said that it was obvious that that was the sort of service that the NHS should provide.
Creative Industries To ask the Scottish Executive how the effectiveness of the £25 million strategy to develop the creative industries in Scotland as drawn up as part of the Scottish Enterprise clusters plan will be measured.
We will continue to work with all local agencies to encourage business development and to ensure that the Ayrshire workforce has the necessary skills to suit labour market requirements within the area.