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The other main provisions of the bill include extra-territorial jurisdiction to prosecute bribery committed abroad by persons ordinarily resident in the UK as well as UK nationals and UK corporate bodies. Those changes would not only assist in the international fight against bribery and corruption; they would further enhance Scotland's reputation as an exce...
What consideration has been given to what happens if ministers are the contracting body? I will ask the clerk to assist at this point. The 40-day date is 19 January, so we are really up against the wire on this one.
We could also ask about any new technologies that are coming online that would assist rural hospitals to deliver services—for example, by linking Fraserburgh with Aberdeen.
It is crucial that that work is maintained and, indeed, increased.It is now a matter of monitoring the situation and, if required, providing assistance. NHS Western Isles has made great steps forward, but I urge caution.
Some of the partner organisations in Stop Climate Chaos Scotland are more affected than Friends of the Earth Scotland by the pledge on adaptation support.From our limited perspective, we have seen some support through the climate challenge fund going to particular communities to help with mitigation programmes rather than specifically with adaptation programmes.
The frequency with which such people have assistance to change dressings becomes a major issue as service costs are driven down and the frequency and duration of contact are reduced.
Amendment 29 would ensure that a health board chairman could not be an employee of that health board. That reflects current practice, so I see no reason why that should not be set out in legislation.
Committee reports
Date published:
30 November 2023
Furthermore, as noted by West Lothian Council, these are recurring expenses and such programmes must be revisited periodically, as recycling rates dip – “the messaging needs to be topped up regularly”2Scottish Parliament. (2023).
The briefing also provides background information on the common frameworks programme.
Summary
This briefing provides detailed information on the Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes) framework.