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However, their hands are tied by a dreadful rates relief package and "The Comeback Code", which leaves decisions in the hands of the landowners whom the Labour party is supposed to bring into line.The survival workshop is a complete waste of money.
When it considered the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Act 2000 and the codes of conduct that flow from that, the committee noted the importance of having a code of conduct designed for local government that could be fine-tuned to suit the individual circumstances of other bodies in the public sector....
I would appreciate the opportunity to clarify the matter, if that is acceptable to you, Presiding Officer. Indeed. The ministerial code sets out that clarification should be given at the earliest possible opportunity.
Amendment 11 moved—Margaret Smith—and agreed to. Section 63A—Compliance with Code of Construction Practice and Noise and Vibration Policy Amendment 12 moved—Lord James Douglas-Hamilton.
Of course, local authorities are required to have full regard to the auspices of the prudential code, but the new regime is more good news for Scotland's local authorities, as it further increases their flexibility and room for manoeuvre.
Should we meet the costs of devaluation? The compensation code that applies throughout the United Kingdom allows for what happens when property is devalued as a result of public works and will apply in this case.
Is not it the case, under the ministerial code, that a minister should, when he accidentally misleads the Parliament, take the earliest opportunity to correct himself?