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To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-24724 by Ms Margaret Curran on 20 May 2002, whether any monies indicated as underspends have been (a) reallocated to other projects or priorities or (b) re-absorbed into central funds.
However, an exception is made in respect of employees of a Scottish public authority with mixed functions or no reserved functions and the Parliament may therefore legislate as to the pensions payable to such persons.
This means that the dates and Council meetings referred to may no longer exist. Decisions on Scottish Executive attendance at Council meetings will be made when this situation becomes clearer and the agendas for the meetings are available.
To ask the Scottish Executive what opportunities there will be for local authorities, interested parties and the general public to contribute to the review of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency announced on 28 May 2002 and when the review is expected to be completed.
As such we would expect the relevant local authority to take such a project forward.Local authorities may apply for funding of feasibility studies for public transport improvements from the Public Transport Fund (PTF).
The consultation paper asked for views on the definition of fuel poverty. Comments were required by 31 May and they will be considered carefully before a statement is published.
To ask the Scottish Executive what penalties may be levied against Scottish Water if specified cryptosporidium removal rates are not met at the proposed water treatment plant at Milngavie.
The routes and mode of travel for school trips abroad will depend on a range of factors, including the operational requirements of the tour operating companies or other organisations which individual schools and education authorities may deal with in organising such trips.
Discussions are continuing with the Home Office about arrangements for the provision of on-site services at any accommodation centres that may in future be established in Scotland as well as the continuing need for services for those granted asylum after they have left any such centres.
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to its news release SEet037/2002 on 23 May 2002 on using public transport, which Ministers routinely travel to work by (a) public transport, (b) private car and (c) ministerial car.