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The reporters unanimously agreed a paper, which has been circulated to the committee. The Rural Development Committee considered and agreed that paper at its meeting on 19 December.
I do not think that there are still any fund-holders. We should ask the Executive whether the provision is still relevant, because vestigial aspects of fund-holding might remain.
Is advice available in his department about additional or alternative sources of funding from other bodies? Limited funds are available for emergency repairs to fishing harbours.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 February 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether community and voluntary organisations in Scotland will receive the same level of funding from the Big Lottery Fund as they received from the New Opportunities Fund and Community Fund combined.
Too often, we hear of a project that has been established and which works effectively, but which ends after three years when the funding is cut. We must ensure that there is greater continuity of funding for such projects.
As I said in my initial response to Alex Neil, the funding council is appointing an independent panel to review the governance and management arrangements at the college.
Bridges (Funding) To ask the Scottish Executive what financial provision it makes for essential lifeline bridge projects and what funding is available where structures reach the end of their lifespan.