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To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of any genetically modified trees being grown in Scotland and, if so, what functionality any modifications have been designed to provide.
A decision will be made oncethe Strategic Transport Projects Review is completed.Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.
The Executive is consideringthe appropriate level of home loss payments for Scotland and will considerbringing forward proposals in due course, should a change in levels berequired.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 April 2006
This is a matter for localauthorities, who have a duty under section 12A of the Social Work (Scotland)Act 1968 to assess the needs of people and decide, in the light of theassessment, which services should be provided and how.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
31 March 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the contents of file SEP 10/556, held by the National Archives of Scotland and opened on 8 September 2005 to public view.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 March 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive what the sources are of Forward Scotland's income and what proportion of it is derived from the Executive or its agencies.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 March 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it is making in increasing the number of foster carers across Scotland. We are providing anadditional £12 million funding to local authorities over two years to enablethem to improve recruitment and retention of foster carers, and to increaseplacement choice.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 March 2006
Information relating to the proceedingsof the Scottish Cabinet is considered exempt from disclosure under sections 29 (a)and (b) and 30(a) and (b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. S2W-23624
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to launch a public awareness campaign on the prostate and its functions in Scotland. I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-23705 on 9 March 2006.
Following an evaluation of the pilot, the scheme will be rolled out across Scotland from 2006-07 and an additional £1 million per annum has been allocated for this initiative.