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Will you talk us through how you are working with other CPPs and organisations outwith them to share best practice? Broadly, our sharing of best practice reflects two things.
The principle always applied that we sought best evidence in our courts. There are no doubt circumstances in which the evidence of witnesses and victims can be best received through CCTV provision, but to expect that all court cases might benefit from the use of CCTV at this stage in its development is a step too far...
We have all enjoyed working with her in the short term and the long term. We wish her all the very best in her new role as deputy convener of the Public Audit Committee.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 March 2021
Once chosen, the developer’s preferred method is subject to consultation with relevant stakeholders such as NatureScot, and Scottish Ministers will make a determination on the licences based upon the best available information. S5W-35743
We understand how difficult this is for families with children, 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.
In addition to the £5 million we have made available over the last 5 years, we will be exploring how best to use this funding over the coming years to increase its reach and impact.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 February 2021
Foster Carers who experience additional expenses can apply to their local authority social work department, who are best placed to assess their claims on a case by case basis.