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Work is currently underway to assess devices and technologies which can help officers to detect illegal vehicles.It is for Police Scotland to determine how best to record incidents. If a crime has been committed, this should be recorded in line with the Scottish Crime Recording Standard.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 August 2026
Through local Good Food Nation Plans, Local Authorities and Health Boards can set out clear, locally relevant approaches to promoting a Good Food Nation, including through their food provision, in ways that best meet the needs of their communities.
I will be holding discussions with my Officials in the coming months to determine how best to organise and evaluate additional funding for local roads maintenance.
This clarity will allow us to take action and target support accordingly, focusing on the greatest need and securing best value for the taxpayer. The Scottish Government has been clear that it is right that responsible developers continue to take action to support owners affected by this issue through no fault of their own.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 February 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some teenage immunisations offered during academic year 2019/20 were delayed. However, maintaining the best possible uptake of the HPV vaccine is a priority for NHS Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
29 January 2021
The Digital Development Loan is demand led and allows individual businesses to determine where best to focus their investment. In the Phase 1 pilot, 21 businesses applied for a loan which resulted in digital skills training for 83 of their staff.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 January 2021
Many hosts, including B&B operators, will already be following these standards as a matter of compliance with existing law or best practice. In developing our regulatory proposals, we have directly engaged with and heard from a wide range of stakeholders covering a range of interests.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 December 2020
In considering any requirements for additional school staff we must take into account what local authorities are telling us about what would best meet the needs of children and young people in their areas.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 December 2020
The initial approach was based on best evidence at the time. We are committed to following the evidence and we have refined the shielding criteria as new evidence emerges.