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The code will provide practical guidance to bodies on how to fulfil both their general and specific duties and will be supported by examples of best practice. S1W-23699
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 September 2000
The main themes will be customer-focused policy development and service delivery, making best use of information technology, and revaluing public service.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 September 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide examples of local partnership best practice between health boards and local authorities which address the issue of "bed-blocking".
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 April 2004
We remain committed to seeing a trend of reductions in exclusions but based on the application of the best available management practices, not on a specific target.
We believe that nothing is more important than giving every child in Scotland the best start in life and the best opportunity to fulfil his or her potential.
Transfers will also remain the most effective use of the Executive's resources because of the investment that they unlock.It is important that we ensure that funding for housing achieves the maximum effect and provides the best value for money. Transfers are still the best way forward for local authorities to regener...