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The Scottish Executive intends to engage with, and mobilise, the diaspora to further Scotland’s interests for the long-term benefit of our economy and society.
In January 2004 the First Ministerand I hosted a seminar for all consular representations in Scotland to discussthe Executive’s agenda and priorities, including its European Strategy, the FreshTalent Initiative and the promotion of Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 February 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there will be a power of remit between the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland under the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Bill.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 September 2002
vlnk=5644&More=YIn 1971 the population of Scotland was 9.4 per cent of the UK population compared to 8.6 per cent in 2000.Population estimates for Scotland dating back to 1855 are given in Table 1.1 of Registrar General for Scotland's Annual Report 2000 published by the General Register Office for Scotland in 2001.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 April 2005
We are not aware of evidence suggesting sectarianism damages Scotland’s image abroad. However, any issue which could portray Scotland negatively is of concern and we are committed to tackling sectarian bigotry however it manifests itself.
To ask the Scottish Executive how much the amalgamation of the Health Education Board for Scotland and the Public Health Institute for Scotland will cost and what the projected savings are in each year, as referred to in chapter 2 of Partnership for Care: Scotland's Health Wh...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 November 1999
The approach for each country will be adapted to suit local needs.The long-term engagement withthe diaspora will support the Executive’s work on Scotland’s InternationalImage, Fresh Talent and country plans.