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Performance improvement is a part of the duty of best value which, alongside an obligation to report on performance, is a requirement of local authorities under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003. The Accounts Commission is working on behalf of the Scottish Government with local authorities to further develop the duty through the roll out of Best Val...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 September 2010
However, tables showing the numbers of staff earning £50,000 and over (in bands of £10,000) is available from NHS boards'' annual accounts which are published on NHS boards'' individual websites.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
15 September 2010
This is a matter for territorial and special health boards who are wholly responsible and accountable for their press, media and communications activity.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 March 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the need for more community engagement in the stakeholder group looking at the proposed plans for the Inverness bypass to ensure that local views are fully taken into account. I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-32014 on 12 March 2010.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 August 2009
However, I understand that, in doing so, HIE takes a number of factors into account including market opportunity, the sector in which the business operates and significance to the local economy.
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-25232 by Richard Lochhead on 13 July 2009, what consideration ministers must give to the interests of any individuals who may be adversely affected by any decision taken and what administrative and other obligations they have towards such individuals when deciding what they consider to be the public interest. Ministers are required to take account...
The planning and provision of NHS services is a matter for NHS boards. NHS boards are expected to take account of relevant evidence-based advice and guidance in the delivery of NHS services.
The final cost for the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine project will not be known until the final account has been agreed. The current estimate for the cost to the Scottish Government, for the construction of the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway project, is in line with previous estimates of circa £85 million.