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The Executive is working with the partners on a number of proposals, and is funding the development and extension of the Transport Model for Scotland to include the North East.
Cohesion Policy and Structural Funds Inquiry Our first item is consideration of the evidence that we have received so far on our inquiry into structural funds post-2006.
Cohesion Policy and Structural Funds Inquiry Our first item is consideration of the evidence that we have received so far on our inquiry into structural funds post-2006.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 October 2005
We have no plans to offer financial incentives for small businesses and employers to open up flexible working. Many small businesses already offer flexible working because they recognise the business case.
I understand Fergus Ewing's point, but it is primarily for Highland Council—certainly in the first instance—to produce its detailed proposals for the funding of the road. Scottish Executive officials stand ready to offer support and advice.
In Glasgow, because of the new fairer funding formula, which recognises the needs of Glasgow—especially those of its deprived communities—the health board will receive a 7.5 per cent increase in funding.
The committee will probably be left with time for no more than two meetings on the sport 21 strategy and one meeting to consider a final report.The committee asked us to develop a proposal for commissioning research on the benefits of European Union regional developmentfunds....