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To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are any new plans to aid multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers and to examine the prevalence of MS in Scotland. The report of a working group set up to devise a Scottish Needs Assessment Programme for multiple sclerosis will be published this month.
Local Authorities have powers under Section 13 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to require, by notice, that frontagers of a private road make the road up to, and maintain it at, such reasonable standards as may be specified in the notice.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 April 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has sought to persuade or influence the Electoral Reform Society or Electoral Reform Services Balloting against the Society's instruction to hold a postal referendum on the issue of section 2A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1986 and, if so, whether it will place in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre ...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 April 2000
The Executive is taking forward a range of measures to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy and to meet the commitments set out in Towards a Healthier Scotland. As part of our effort, the Executive is committed to the provision of effective and appropriate sex education for all of our young people.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 April 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive what research is being done into the causes of the reduction in song bird populations in Scotland and whether predation by raptors is being considered as a contributory factor.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 April 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to encourage sustainable development within Scotland's proposed National Parks. Sustainable development will be an important feature of the work of National Park authorities.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 April 2000
The Executive has commissioned the Tenants Information Service to undertake a feasibility study into whether and how a statutory right to participate might be introduced in Scotland. The Tenants Information Service has been asked to consult with both tenant and landlord representatives.
The Scottish Executive is in regular contact with the UK Government on a wide range of issues, including potential job creation in Scotland arising from the A3XX project.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 March 2000
The Executive held its first meeting of the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum on 1 November and a detailed report of this meeting has been widely circulated.The Forum provides a useful opportunity for Ministers and officials to engage in dialogue with women's organisations to inform future policy development.