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It is for local authorities to decide how best to deploy the resources available to them to meet housing need, including the replacement of lead piping.
But we do intend that the home care services provided to people living in very sheltered housing will be regulated. We consulted recently on how best this can be accomplished, and will publish our proposals soon.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 February 2000
The police are committed to the principles of the Best Value approach as a means of increasing the efficiency of forces and improving the already high standards achieved for response times.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 September 1999
In the partnership agreement, we have taken forward the idea that best value is crucial. The role of the committees will be crucial in ensuring that best value is integral to all projects from now on.
On the contrary, the first concern in considering the best placement for a child should be the environment that is best suited to meeting that child's individual needs.
It deals with an issue that is the key to unlocking Scotland's potential to be a wealthy society where all children are afforded the best possible start in life and the best life chances.Life expectancy in Scotland continues to lag way behind other parts of the UK and significantly behind other European nations.