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An independent Scotland would not simply replicate UK structures but would develop services based on the needs of Scotland, best practice and the views of our stakeholders.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 August 2013
An independent Scotland would not simply replicate UK structures but would develop services based on the needs of Scotland, best practice and the views of our stakeholders.
The Scottish Government agrees with the Fiscal Commission Working Group that retaining Sterling, in a currency union with the rest of the UK is in the best interests of both Scotland and the rest of the UK.
The Culture Programme will significantly enhance the Games experience for all of Scotland’s communities, spectators and visitors, as well as present the best of Scotland’s culture alongside that of the Commonwealth.
We have also developed the hub programme, where Community Planning partners team up with a private sector development partner to form a joint venture delivery company the hubCo to deliver best value in procurement of community infrastructure.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 March 2013
NHS boards have been advised that clinicians should progress applications for Ivacaftor for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis who have not had a lung transplant and who have the G551D gene mutation on the basis that the costs of associated with the medicine following a successful application will be met through the Rare Conditions Medicines Fund. Clinicians are best placed to determine if their patients would benefit from this medicine.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
29 January 2013
During bad weather events, we work closely with the airports to ensure information is shared and disseminated so that the transport network continues to work to best effect and passengers are kept informed.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
29 November 2012
Local authorities have responsibility for delivering local regeneration and they, and the community planning partnerships, are best placed to identify the priorities and issues in their communities.