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There was a long process not only to decide the best way to regulate the BBC and allow it the right amount of creative freedom to do the best that it could but to ensure that the key requirements of the charter agreement were in place.
We have been working to understand the best way to do that and have devised an approach that targets individuals where they are and that works in phases.
Every year, people who go up to the castle to watch it see the services at their best, showing the professionalism, tradition, dedication and determination that make them the very best in the world.
We understand how difficult this is, but to manage the risk of importing new variants and to give vaccine deployment the best chance of bringing us closer to normality these limits on international travel are necessary.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 February 2021
While the Scottish Government provides funding and strategic direction to NHS Scotland, individual Health Boards are responsible for determining the mix of professional roles within their workforce that best meets the healthcare needs of their local population.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
2 December 2020
Proposals are technically assessed using the best available evidence and analysis of their potential benefits and harms to health, the economy, and broader society to minimise overall harm and ensure transmission of the virus continues to be suppressed.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 November 2020
The National Litter Strategy, which includes measures on flytipping, is coming to the end of its five year lifespan and we are considering how best to take forward a review of policy in this area, including monitoring and reporting issues.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 August 2020
We will work with local authorities and other partners to ensure this investment supports local pressures and is directed towards the most vulnerable and this will include how we best support those in rural communities.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 August 2020
We have regular discussions with the UK Government where we have repeatedly made clear our preference for retaining membership of the European Chemical Agency. We feel this provides the best protection for human health and the environment, and minimises the need for duplicate testing.