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However, the intention of amendment 24 is to take into account that there are occasions—in the use of hill packs for example—where an animal flushed from cover is not shot, but is killed by one of the dogs.
We know that 11 per cent of people in Scotland do not have access to a bank account, and that figure can rise to 18 per cent in some of our poorest communities.
In keeping with the partnership agreement, our approach is cautious and precautionary and it takes into account the long-term interests of the people of Scotland.
It works.We need tighter controls over industrial fisheries, which account for half of all fish that are taken in the North sea and can take more white fish as bycatch than the entire white-fish quota.
The Controller of Audit may decide to make a report to the Accounts Commission on a particular matter arising out of or in connection with the accounts of any local authority, or the Accounts Commission may ask him to produce such reports as it requires.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 February 2002
In 1999, expenditure on research and development by government accounted for 0.3% of GDP and expenditure by higher education institutions accounted for 0.6% of GDP.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
3 January 2001
It was not, however, the FRAB’s role to consider the detail of individual cases with a view to revising the accounting treatment adopted: it is for each party to conduct their own assessment, according to relevant accounting standards and guidance.
The strategy is an important buttress to the draft code, as we understand that it will lay the groundwork for encouraging and supporting a wider variety of people to apply for posts in public bodies.