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I and my supporters would like to ask how the Government plans—as Mr Lochhead said—to improve dramatically the numbers of reunited dogs if scanning is not a set policy but simply best practice. I received word from a lady who had made an inquiry to West Lothian Council pertaining to the scanning of cats recovered from roads.
Skills Development Scotland has supported the appointment of two project officers to work specifically with schools on best classroom practice in reducing the gender imbalance in students progressing to STEM subjects.
As there was widespread agreement with our views on the best way forward in general and on matters of detail, we have been able to follow a consensual route in preparing the order and the other instruments.
He always struck me as a very strong Labour man, but as being fair in his dealings with everyone. He was the very best of parliamentarians, and he will be missed.
The certainty that Alex Johnstone is looking for has been part and parcel of the discussions that have been taking place about the contract to try to make sure that the council could get the best possible fixed price from the contractors.
I give Ruth Davidson this undertaking: the education of our children is so fundamentally important to every aspect of our society that I and the education secretary will continue to have an open mind about and a focus on what works best to improve attainment in our schools.
Science is telling us that the stock is in good condition at the moment, and this seemed like the best chance for several years to secure a deal and resolve international disputes.
We fully support local authorities making best use of that preventive regime. Alongside the dog control regime, there are long-standing criminal laws going back to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 that hold to account owners who allow their dogs to be dangerously out of control.