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It is harsh, but I think that we have to address the code of conduct and the way that members who sit in this chamber—those who put MSP after their names—conduct themselves.
Will the minister reflect on the work of Toni Scullion, the young teacher who founded dressCode—a specific coding club for girls that has now been rolled out with industry across Scotland—as an exemplar of how STEM can be brought into our schools?
I also know that he is very familiar with the obligations of the ministerial code. Yesterday, minister Lorna Slater made no serious attempt to answer a question that was asked of her four times.
Alongside a digital tracking system for new or replacement assets, we can ensure through quick response—QR—codes, for example, that we extract as much of that value as possible.
Obviously, decisions in relation to prosecution are for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, and are taken in line with its published “Prosecution Code”. A number of convictions have been secured under the terms of the 2015 act.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
14 December 2012
We are very aware that a procedure that might look fine on paper also needs to take into account issues such as when the ministerial code comes in, when people should be alerted and so on.
What do you estimate the margin of error to be in working towards accurately assessing people with an S code? We have a high level of confidence that we have identified Scottish taxpayers on our systems.