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On the wider principle, it is not the first time, and it probably will not be the last, when the three organisations that are involved—the local authority, the UK Government and the Scottish Government—have collectively agreed to repurpose funding.
Going back to joint fisheries management, we need to be aware that many of our fishermen are coming to the table for the first time. The CFA is coming to the table for strategic meetings for the first time.
Reflections on the Debate and Vote • Significant work had gone into the Bill, and none of it is considered wasted. • Timing was challenging, though some felt there was enough time had political will existed. • Resistance within government structures and the civil service was noted. • Some MSPs received briefings supp...
However, if we take into account the time until the new scheme is open, the time until the applications go in, the time until the applications are seen to be successful or not and the time it takes for the payments to be made, it will b...
Although it is welcome that we can rely on services across the UK in times of need, should people such as Alan have to go to England for treatment in the first place?