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It is most common for mature females that are berried—that is, carrying young—to be v-notched and returned to the sea. That is b-e-r-r-i-e-d. Yes. The shellfish are not wearing French hats.A proposed scheme that we understand will start in the Western Isles in spring or early summer next year will be Scotland's first...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
1 October 2004
To ask the Scottish Executive who has planning competence over Network Rail in relation to their permitted development rights, which allow the rollout of Global System for Mobile Telecommunications (GSM-R) masts in excess of 15 metres in the Strathclyde area.
My officials met with NetworkRail during the commencement of the Strathclyde GSM-R programme, making clear thatwhilst the Executive welcomes improvements to rail safety and efficiency, we expectthe company to undertake appropriate notification of those affected by the new masts.Network Rail have now given assurances that they will continue to consult planni...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 October 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29526 by Mr Jim Wallace on 14 October 2002, how health policies applicable to prisoners in custody is integrated into and compatible with national health policies, in accordance with section 10 of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Recommendation R(98)7. I have asked Tony Camero...
Child Protection To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1F-1460 by Jack McConnell on 6 December 2001 and the launch of the Barnardo's stolen childhood campaign, what measures have been taken to protect children from abuse through prostitution. R (S1O-5630) The abuse of children through prostitution is often a hidden problem.
Agriculture (Regulatory Burdens) To ask the Scottish Executive how many of the recommendations made in the report "Review of the Regulatory Burden: IACS and Inspections in Scotland" have been implemented since its publication in January 2000. R (S1O-2363) As Mr Fergusson is aware, we published an interim report in June 2000; a copy has been placed in the S...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 September 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what public consultations require to be undertaken by Network Rail regarding the proposed erection of Global System for Mobile Telecommunications (GSM-R) masts on Network Rail property. There is no absolute requirementfor Network Rail to undertake public consultation on this issue.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 October 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29477 by Mr Jim Wallace on 14 October 2002, what formal steps it took when taking into account the recommendations of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Recommendation R(98)7 when procuring medical services for prisons.