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We believe that the new offence will further equip and assist the prosecuting authorities in Scotland to take action when formerly it has not been taken.Incidentally, we do not believe that the offence provision will have any effect on solicitors who are doing their job diligently, properly and honestly.
Our aim, however, will be to maintain front-line activities, marketing and events programmes, and to try and find efficiencies behind the scenes in order to meet the deficit.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
15 March 2011
After consideration of the impact on the equality groups it was decided to allocate funding to support the provision of advocacy services to ensure that those who need assistance in upholding their rights can access the appropriate support.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 February 2008
This may affect eligibility for relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme, which will depend on: the combined rateable value of all properties in Scotland of which the business is in rateable occupation or (if vacant) which the business is entitled to occupy; whether the property is eligible for one of the existing rates relief schemes, and the level of other public sector assistance received by the business. S3W-09757
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 March 2011
Eco-Schools is a highly successful programme and it is important that Eco-Schools Scotland have the operational flexibility to make best use of their resources.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 March 2011
Recruitment of newly qualified doctors into Foundation Programmes in NHSScotland is managed centrally by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) which liaises with individual health boards about where those junior doctors should be placed.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 February 2011
For example, Miller Pattison, the installer in four out of the 10 local council areas covered by the 2009-10 HIS programme, highlighted that 90% of their insulation is sourced from Superglass, based in Stirling.