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The relevant point is that the UK state would argue—if it was taken to Strasbourg over the issue of remand prisoners in Scotland slopping out—that remand prisoners are in prison for only a very short time in Scotland.
There is no doubt that we need to tackle the negative aspects of Scotland's drinking culture. As I have said before, licensing law cannot by itself solve Scotland's problems with alcohol.
Transport and Works (Scotland) Bill: as amended at Stage 2 We commented on the bill at stage 1 and the Executive has responded to our concerns and amended the delegated powers.
It would be a bit difficult to introduce this as a special petition at a time when we are considering the overall merits of the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Bill. I think that there have been specific problems with these areas.
As a result, any meeting will have to take place early in May. I do not think that Ofcom Scotland has any control over this UK-wide matter and is simply locked into the timeframe.
The minister admits that the health boards do not provide returns on how much it costs to send patients not only all over Scotland but down to Bath, Manchester and London for the treatment of pain.