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Consultantshave prepared several design options with cost estimates for the new footbridge.Their report was received yesterday in Transport Scotland and I will consider how this should be taken forward after receivingmy engineer’s advice.
The Executive policy remains,as set out in the document A Partnership for a better Scotland: we willnot support the development of new nuclear power stations while wastemanagement issues remain unresolved.
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to extend the teaching of history in schools to levels in line with European averages. The curriculum in Scotland is based on guidance, not statute.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 January 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive how much it cost to run the conference on NHS Scotland and the independent healthcare sector, held on Monday 3 October 2005 at the Beardmore Hotel.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
1 November 2005
I am advised by the Food Standards Agency that there are no restrictions in place in Scotland relating to the harvesting of shellfish or other aquatic life forms, as a result of the Chernobyl accident.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 August 2005
We have made it clear that racist attacks on individuals, organisations, premises or groups will not be tolerated in Scotland. The police will continue to monitor the situation and are fully prepared and ready to respond.
Lay members of the Judicial AppointmentsBoard for Scotland have undertaken familiarisation visits to sheriff courts.The five legal members were already familiar with the courts system.
Only one European Arrest Warrant has been executed so far in Scotland. In response to a request from Poland, a man was arrested and held overnight before being granted bail by the Court in Edinburgh.
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to promote employment opportunities in Scotland and the Fresh Talent initiative at careers events at higher education institutions in Australia.
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to promote employment opportunities in Scotland and the Fresh Talent initiative at careers events at higher education institutions in Canada.