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It sounds as if either the person has come on holiday and has swallowed their ice cream the wrong way or done something on the beach, or they are staying on the site.
The First Minister spent two years telling us how important the Barnett formula is to Scotland. I agree, and the Bank of England governor’s comments yesterday show how important being part of the United Kingdom is for Scotland.
I feel strongly that consultation periods should not include school holidays. Some consultations have suddenly appeared just before the Christmas, Easter or summer holidays, which causes difficulty, but it is acknowledged that that is not good practice.
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Date answered:
21 September 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the change in Scotland’s corporation tax receipts if Scotland had been an independent country at the time of the UK Government’s bail-out of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB/HBOS.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 April 2010
To ask the Scottish Executive what actions it is taking to encourage commercial banks to invest in the third sector. The Scottish Government is committed to encouraging investment in, and development of, the Scottish economy.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 October 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive, in its announcement on 28 September 2009 regarding loans from the European Investment Bank, what is meant by “new affordable private home developments”.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 November 2007
We will consult inthe New Year on the spending priorities for Scotland for funds which may be released by the UK Dormant Bank and Building SocietiesAccounts Bill.
I am conscious that many members cannot make it to committee away days because of holiday and other plans over recess. Another recommendation that stands out for me relates to Scottish Law Commission bills.