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Official Report
Meeting date:
24 June 2010
Meeting of the Parliament 24 June 2010
An evaluation of the main LIFT schemes is being carried out this year to help to inform how our support for first-time buyers should best be targeted. What is the minister doing for first-time buyers who qualified for the Government-backed interest-free equity loan but cannot take advantage of it because the banks are demanding a contribution on top of it, ...
Official Report
Meeting date:
10 June 2010
Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2010
We have to remember the source of the credit crunch and the reality of the regulatory race to the bottom that caused it and we must look to work together in Scotland to ensure that we get the very best possible outcomes. I am aware that the minister is aware of the on-going problem at Peter Scott & Company Ltd in Hawick, which is a manufacturing firm of ove...
Official Report
Meeting date:
5 May 2010
Meeting of the Parliament 05 May 2010
I will allow the cabinet secretary to respond briefly, but I am not happy with the question. Ian McKee has just made the best-possible advert for the use of bog myrtle in Scotland.
Official Report
Meeting date:
28 January 2010
Plenary, 28 Jan 2010
It just goes to prove that I can only try my best to cheer up everybody.I return to Cathie Craigie's point on the public service reform budget and wider financial issues.
Official Report
Meeting date:
7 January 2010
Plenary, 07 Jan 2010
The issues that have been raised tend to concern inconsistent and changeable procedures within the UK Border Agency, delays, and teething problems with the new system.We are continuing to monitor the situation and will work to ensure that Scottish institutions are receiving the best possible service from the UKBA. The cabinet secretary will be well aware of...
Official Report
Meeting date:
3 September 2009
Plenary, 03 Sep 2009
In identifying the first tranche of secondary schools that will benefit, I am taking into account the distribution of needs throughout Scotland; the best available information about schools' condition and unsuitability to deliver the curriculum for excellence; additionality; and authorities' plans and priorities and readiness to proceed.
Official Report
Meeting date:
11 June 2009
Plenary, 11 Jun 2009
(S3O-7352) As the First Minister made clear to Parliament last month, this Government is determined to avoid another lost generation of young people.The top priority of our robust more choices, more chances strategy is to help young people to stay in learning after the age of 16, since that is the best way in which to improve their long-term employability.
Official Report
Meeting date:
21 May 2009
Plenary, 21 May 2009
Perhaps he will always be a separatist party leader with a wrecking agenda. Does he agree that the best way to nurture a strong relationship between our two Governments and Parliaments, build mutual respect and responsibility and start to restore trust in our politics is to have a general election, to give people a say and to let them vote for change?
Official Report
Meeting date:
14 May 2009
Plenary, 14 May 2009
It is clear that a key issue to address is children who are affected by parental substance misuse. We also want to embed best practice. In particular, we want to support the implementation of the getting it right for every child agenda for children's services as it applies to children who are at risk, with the emphasis on children who are affected by parent...
Official Report
Meeting date:
5 March 2009
Plenary, 05 Mar 2009
As we monitor that situation, I am keen that we encourage automotive companies in Scotland to register with the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform scheme, so that they will be in the best position to gain whatever advantage they can from it in the short to medium term.
