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We have no plans at present to amend the provisions in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 which provides local authorities with general powers to introduce bylaws which, for example, may ban drinking in public designated areas or streets.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 February 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the 37% of recorded incidents of domestic abuse in 1999-2000 referred to the Procurator Fiscal's Office were subsequently referred to diversion from prosecution schemes and on what grounds any such referrals were made. "Domestic abuse" may be constituted by several offences.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 December 2001
As with any new Bill, Scottish Executive lawyers have checked the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill for potential impacts on other legislation in order that any consequential amendments may be brought forward if necessary.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 November 2001
Following completion of the initial feasibility study in May, Mr John Henderson was seconded from the Scottish Executive to the Scottish Football Association to assist with the SFA's consideration of whether to bid for the 2008 event.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
15 October 2001
The study into the feasibility of hosting the European Nations Football Championships in 2008 was completed in May of this year. The Executive was not involved in meeting the costs of the study.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
3 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive how many central heating units were installed under its central heating initiative in May 2001. We do not collect information from local authorities and housing associations on a monthly basis.