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The Office for National Statistics has found that Scotland currently has the best educated population in Europe and one that is among the best educated in the world.
That will include performance information and best-value reviews at local level. Best-value reviews are based on the characteristics of good governance and good police forces.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 March 2016
To ask the Scottish Government what impact it considers local authority funding for 2016-17 will have on addressing homelessness. Local authorities are best placed to allocate appropriate resources from the local government finance settlement to addressing homelessness in their area.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 February 2016
It is ultimately a decision for the private sector on whether to invest in the harbour expansion and Scottish Futures Trust will bring the expertise to explore innovative options to attract additional investment and consider all financial mechanisms to deliver the best funding and financing solution for this project.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 September 2015
The Scottish Government is committed to drawing on the very best science advice and expertise. The post of Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland was advertised externally over the period 13 March to 10 April 2015 but following a full recruitment process we are disappointed we were not able to appoint anyone to the role.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 August 2015
The Scottish Government and local boards are engaged in a range of programmes and initiatives to improve patient flow across Scotland in order to provide the best possible care across Scotland. S4W-26979
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 April 2015
Once initial considerations of pet welfare are complete, we will discuss how best to proceed with stakeholders. Any new or revised legislation would, of course, be preceded by full public consultation.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 November 2014
The average speed camera system was designed to cover the single carriageway sections between Perth and Inverness, with drivers having clear and unrestricted site lines of all camera locations as they approached them. The design was based on best practice developed from similar schemes in the UK and the movement from dual to single carriageway and the assoc...
The programmes will have a mid-term review to determine whether the strategic interventions remain the best way to allocate the funding, and changes or further allocations may be made at this stage to ensure maximum uptake and impact of the funds.