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A wide ranging review of the structure of police forces in Scotland is currently being undertaken by a steering group which is expected to report to the Scottish Executive next March.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 October 1999
I have today laid before Parliament a draft Order in Council - The Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions) (Appropriations) Amendment Order 1999.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 October 1999
The role of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and higher education institutions in Scotland is to make available qualifications which are relevant to the needs of employers and individuals.
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Date answered:
11 October 1999
There are currently no plans to amend the law relating to security of tenure on the expiry of commercial leases in Scotland, nor do we intend to consult on such matters as these are primarily for individual tenants and their landlords to negotiate when drawing up leasehold contracts.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 October 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will implement the recommendations by Professor Crick and David Millar in "To make the Parliament of Scotland a model for democracy", prepared for the John Wheatley Centre, with regard to the procedures applicable to public appointments.
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Date answered:
7 October 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will implement the recommendations by Professor Crick and David Millar in "To make the Parliament of Scotland a model for democracy", prepared for the John Wheatley Centre, with regard to the procedures applicable to public appointments.
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Date answered:
7 October 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive how many farmers in Scotland have been required to repay sheep annual premium because of incorrect record keeping when, on inspection, sheep numbers were higher than claimed for, in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 September 1999
The completion of these outstanding audits is a matter for the Accounts Commission for Scotland. I have referred your question to the Controller of Audit who will write to you giving the reasons for the delays and the dates for likely completion.