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Through the concordat, we have made clear that it is for councils to decide how best to allocate their funding to meet agreed national and local outcomes. They are accountable for their funding decisions.
There is strong evidence to show that increasing the price of alcohol reduces overall consumption, even taking into account product switching. S3W-22250
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 March 2009
Ministers and officials meet the Care Commission regularly to discuss performance, and the Care Commission''s Annual Report and Accounts are laid in the Scottish Parliament.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 March 2009
It has been important for us to take account of GHA''s emerging proposals for future tenant empowerment and its progress with Second Stage Transfer when considering our proposals for the future management of directions.
Guidance was issued to NHS boards in October 2007, which sets out the considerations that should be taken into account in deciding whether it is appropriate to authorise treatment abroad and, if so, by which route.
In carrying out its regulatory functions the Care Commission is required to take the Standards into account. Care services must be registered with the Care Commission.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 February 2009
Please note that these figures do not account for all business activity as only companies with a turnover above the VAT threshold are required to register.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 December 2008
All responses will be carefully considered and will be taken into account as part of a wider options review being carried out by Forestry Commission Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 December 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what estimate has been made of the cost of dealing with snow on the roads this winter; what account has been taken of such cost in the local government settlement, and whether there is any contingency provision if the estimate is exceeded.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 December 2008
These documents provide information and guidance to planning authorities on the technology, including fuel types and processes, and the planning issues to be taken into account when considering planning applications.