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When we take evidence on the ground, we may find that there are many farmers who wish to invest as tenants but who find certain barriers in place.We should take into account the fact that tenant farming has now reached the point of having the European convention on human rights used to determine a case, as in Salvesen v Riddell.
Since 1 April 2008, whilst creditor petitions are still considered by the sheriff, the Accountant in Bankruptcy has responsibility for debtor applications and records all awards of bankruptcy by sheriffdom area.
Just do not bring it—that is the best way.We have taken steps to review the equality framework while taking account of the Equality Act 2010 and the public sector equality duty.
The role of the Parliament—of MSPs in all parties, including the SNP—is to hold Government to account on what it does, not just on what it says it is doing or has done.
Welfare fraud should undoubtedly be tackled—I am not suggesting for one second that it should not be—but it accounts for less than £2 billion per annum.
However, it would be helpful to have clarity around lines of responsibility and accountability, given that the Scottish Government has a leadership role and local authorities have a delivery role.
I understand that visits to historic sites now account for more than a third of all visits to Scottish attractions.I was pleased to visit Abbotsford recently to see the results of a major investment there.