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The Executive does not have a specific 2010 target for R&D expenditure relative to GDP, but recognises the importance of R&D in both stimulating innovation and as an important source of economic growth.
Exiting the EU is a a major theme of the meeting.27 October 2016The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum result for the environment and climate change.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, UK Secretary of State for Scotland.1 November 2016The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum for justice and security.The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.3 November 2016The Equalities and Human Rights Committee begins an inquiry into the implications of Brexit for equalities and human rights in Scotland.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland.The High Court gives its judgement in R...
Justice Committee 09 May 2017 [Draft], Philip Lamont, contrib. 152, http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=10931&c=1997141
Policing and Prosecution of Domestic Abuse
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In 2016 and 2017, the Justice Committee carried out an inquiry into the work of the COPFS (the public prosecution service in Scotland).
GSM-R Communication Masts (Planning Permission) (PE811) PE811, which is by Mark Mulholland on behalf of Parents and Residents against Masts, calls on the Scottish Parliament to consider and debate the permitted development rights that Network Rail enjoys in respect of the erection of 96ft-tall global system for mobile communications railway—GSM-R—communication masts in residential areas.At its meeting on 8 September 2005, the committee agreed to write to the Minister for Communities, whose response has been circulated.
Total private business expenditure on research and development(R&D) in Scotland was equivalent to 0.6 per cent of GDP in 2003, whichaccounted for just under two fifths (38%) of the total R&D expenditure in Scotland.
His response is as follows:The net present value calculation was made using the formula as follows:Net present value of the stream of cashflows = CF1/(1+r)1 + CF2/(1+r)2 + CF3/(1+r)3.....CFN/(1+r)NWhere:CF = Cashflow in the periodr = Di...