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Official Report Meeting date: 18 February 2020

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee 18 February 2020

On another facet, the new single entry point online platform that has been developed was launched in January.

Official Report Meeting date: 31 October 2017

Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee 31 October 2017

It is, however, so expensive that we cannot afford to buy the full dataset, so we buy only a small portion of it.

Official Report Meeting date: 6 February 2018

Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee 06 February 2018

It is really important that a rigorous process is in place to ensure that anyone who comes into contact with early-stage businesses is aware of the need for restraint, understands the context of the business, and is able to give advice with those things in mind.

Last updated: 11 December 2025

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Other exemptions 20 5 (1) Advertising is exempt from the advertising offence if it constitutes— (a) displaying an advertisement employed wholly as— (i) a memorial, or (ii) a railway signal, (b) distributing or providing current newspapers, 25 (c) activity undertaken by Glasgow City Council, (d) activity undertaken, controlled or restricted by Glasgow Life, (e) activity undertaken by a UEFA Partner, (f) an advertisement in existence before the coming into force of this paragraph that remains in existence, and is displayed by or on behalf of an advertiser in relation 30 to a good or service other than a good or service falling within one or more of the product categories mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), (g) any advertisement in respect of which a contract has been made before the coming into force of this paragraph under the terms of which contract that advertisement may not be cancelled or altered without a financial penalty being payable, 35 (h) displaying an advertisement on an aircraft for the purposes of— (i) complying with the law of Scotland or any other country, being law in force in relation to the aircraft, (ii) securing the safety of the aircraft or any person or property, 23 UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill Schedule 3—Advertising offence: exemptions for certain types of activity (iii) the furtherance, by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers or a department of the Government of the United Kingdom, by a person acting under any public duty or by a person providing ambulance or rescue services by air, of measures in connection with circumstances existing or imminent at the 5 time the aircraft is used which may cause danger to persons or property, or (iv) civil defence, military or police purposes, (i) displaying a mark or inscription (other than an illuminated sign) on the body of an aeroplane or helicopter, or (j) displaying an advertisement on street furniture provided that the advertisement— 10 (i) is not illuminated, 1 (ii) bears only the name, contact...

Last updated: 9 April 2024

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S6M-07769: Evelyn Tweed: National Lyme Disease Awareness Month - That the Parliament acknowledges that May 2023 is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; notes that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks, which are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and moorland areas that feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans; understands that many people with early symptoms of Lyme disease develop a circular rash around the tick bite three to 30 days after being bitten, often described as looking like a bull’s eye on a dart board, whilst some people may develop several rashes in different parts of their body, and around one in three people will not develop a rash; further understands that some people with Lyme disease also have flu-like symptoms, including tiredness, muscle and joint pain, headaches, a high temperature, chills and neck stiffness; notes the calls encouraging anyone who has been bitten by a tick and develops a rash or flu-like symptoms to speak to their GP and tell them that they have been bitten by a tick; further notes, however, that diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult as many of the symptoms are similar to other conditions; acknowledges that NHS Scotland advises that Lyme disease is treatable, however, that without treatment, more serious and longer-term symptoms may develop, including pain and swelling in joints, nerve problems, memory problems, difficulty concentrating and heart problems; understands that there is currently no vaccine available and that the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to adopt simple measures when in the countryside or near wildlife, including tucking trousers into socks and wearing insect repellent, and notes the calls encouraging anybody who is concerned that they have contracted Lyme disease to contact...

Last updated: 9 April 2024

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S6M-07769: Evelyn Tweed: National Lyme Disease Awareness Month - That the Parliament acknowledges that May 2023 is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; notes that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks, which are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and moorland areas that feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans; understands that many people with early symptoms of Lyme disease develop a circular rash around the tick bite three to 30 days after being bitten, often described as looking like a bull’s eye on a dart board, whilst some people may develop several rashes in different parts of their body, and around one in three people will not develop a rash; further understands that some people with Lyme disease also have flu-like symptoms, including tiredness, muscle and joint pain, headaches, a high temperature, chills and neck stiffness; notes the calls encouraging anyone who has been bitten by a tick and develops a rash or flu-like symptoms to speak to their GP and tell them that they have been bitten by a tick; further notes, however, that diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult as many of the symptoms are similar to other conditions; acknowledges that NHS Scotland advises that Lyme disease is treatable, however, that without treatment, more serious and longer-term symptoms may develop, including pain and swelling in joints, nerve problems, memory problems, difficulty concentrating and heart problems; understands that there is currently no vaccine available and that the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to adopt simple measures when in the countryside or near wildlife, including tucking trousers into socks and wearing insect repellent, and notes the calls encouraging anybody who is concerned that they have contracted Lyme disease to contact...

Last updated: 8 April 2024

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S6M-07769: Evelyn Tweed: National Lyme Disease Awareness Month - That the Parliament acknowledges that May 2023 is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; notes that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks, which are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and moorland areas that feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans; understands that many people with early symptoms of Lyme disease develop a circular rash around the tick bite three to 30 days after being bitten, often described as looking like a bull’s eye on a dart board, whilst some people may develop several rashes in different parts of their body, and around one in three people will not develop a rash; further understands that some people with Lyme disease also have flu-like symptoms, including tiredness, muscle and joint pain, headaches, a high temperature, chills and neck stiffness; notes the calls encouraging anyone who has been bitten by a tick and develops a rash or flu-like symptoms to speak to their GP and tell them that they have been bitten by a tick; further notes, however, that diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult as many of the symptoms are similar to other conditions; acknowledges that NHS Scotland advises that Lyme disease is treatable, however, that without treatment, more serious and longer-term symptoms may develop, including pain and swelling in joints, nerve problems, memory problems, difficulty concentrating and heart problems; understands that there is currently no vaccine available and that the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to adopt simple measures when in the countryside or near wildlife, including tucking trousers into socks and wearing insect repellent, and notes the calls encouraging anybody who is concerned that they have contracted Lyme disease to contact...

Last updated: 2 April 2024

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S6M-03083: Alasdair Allan: Energy Bill Crisis for Island Communities - That the Parliament notes reports of growing concerns about what it sees as the energy bill crisis, including in Na h-Eileanan an Iar; understands that Ofgem’s decision to raise the price cap will increase household energy bills by an average of 54%; considers that distribution levies unfairly penalise poorer people and those who live in rural areas; believes that the rise in energy costs from April will push many island households to breaking point; further believes that island residents are more vulnerable to what it sees as the current cost of living crisis due to existing higher living costs, including what it considers to be unfair energy levies, and to weather conditions, the lack of a mains gas option for most people, and low incomes in many areas; welcomes the Scottish Government's announcement of a £150 cost-of-living payment, which, together with funding for local authorities, will reportedly benefit 73% of households, and an additional £10 million to be targeted at people who are struggling to pay their fuel bills; considers that the power to make critical energy legislation is reserved to the UK Parliament; condemns the UK Government for, it believes, failing to step in further to prevent fuel poverty resulting from this situation; notes the calls for anyone who is struggling with their bills to contact...

Last updated: 30 October 2023

Paper 1 Tackling Drug Deaths and Drug Harm Note by the Clerk

All services to which people present should ensure no one is turned away without ensuring that supportive contact is made. Holistic support should not be conditional on receiving treatment for, or being abstinent from, problem drug use.