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Just to follow that up, the introduction of STV was supposed to produce more candidates at elections. However, the evidence shows clearly that the number of candidates has fallen since STV was introduced.
What is clearly going to happen is that at two-month intervals we will see the south approach viaduct steelwork being launched out from the south shore. A V-shaped pier will progressively appear and then the approach viaduct steel will be pushed over that.
Our view has been informed by Lord Hope’s judgment in the Court of Session in—this is a blast from the past—Glenrothes Development Corporation v Inland Revenue Commissioners 1994.
I know that there will be questions on the application of that guidance about mass gatherings. Over the weekend, we will produce detailed advice that will be available to organisers before we get to Monday.
At our daily meetings, we discuss assessments in order to ensure that we reach the right outcome. A robust audit trail is produced. I get all that, but— The answer is no.
At the end of last year, the Shetland integration joint board informed the Scottish Government that it had produced a local palliative care strategy and accompanying action plan to improve the availability of care across Shetland.
In addition to observing and monitoring, all monitors produce reports on their findings. The regular monitoring and inspection of prisons and other places of detention provides an important safeguard and a reassurance to the public.