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The Scottish Governmenthas not prepared detailed proposals but is currently examining options for servicingthis loan debt.In Principles andPriorities: The Government’s Programme for Scotland the Scottish Governmentset out plans to consult to seek the views of stakeholders on measures to tacklegraduate debt.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 November 2007
Procurement policyis being addressed as part of the wider procurement reform programme and a cross-sectorpolicy forum has been established to support the development of general procurementpolicy and guidance.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 November 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to avoid the gap in the 2007-08 agri-environment programme in this year’s budget. There issufficient funding to cover the cost of all existing agri-environmentagreements and for new agreements.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 November 2007
We will seek to ensure that, between the UK and Scottish Governments, policies and programmes havethe maximum impact possible on child poverty in Scotland, in order that child poverty can be eradicated by 2020.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
2 November 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what the average waiting time is for applicants under the central heating programme to receive written correspondence regarding their applications.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 October 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to encourage those who care for older people to enter the flu vaccination programme. No specific marketingactivity is taking place this year to target uptake of the vaccine amongst carers.The priority this year has been to communicate messages to those suffering fromlong-term medical conditions who wou...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 October 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to encourage those who care for older people to enter the flu vaccination programme. No specific marketingactivity is taking place this year to target uptake of the vaccine amongst carers.The priority this year has been to communicate messages to those suffering fromlong-term medical conditions who wou...
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Date answered:
17 October 2007
Detailed Efficiency Delivery Plans will be published in March.We expect the programme to supportthe Public Service Reform agenda and improve service delivery as a consequence of the re-investment of efficiency gains.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 October 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will ensure continuation of West Dunbartonshire Council¿s Early Intervention Initiative and what plans it has to roll out the programme across Scotland. I am encouraged bythe progress that West Dunbartonshire Council has made in addressing illiteracythrough early intervention.