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The committee asked us to examine the impact of international expenditure as a follow-up to the briefing that the committee requested from us on the value of international expenditure.
The two Governments have different policy agendas to follow on the issue. We could go round the houses demanding meetings, but the Governments would make exactly the same points.
That would be helpful. The committee provided the following example:"a Scottish company incorporated in Scotland but which does not do business in whole or in part in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, could not be guilty of an offence under clause 5, but could however be guilty of an offence under clauses 1, 2 or 4, regardless of whether or not there i...
In a recent exchange with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Andy Burnham, Pete Wishart put the following point:"I am sure that the Secretary of State saw the remarks of FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, over the weekend.
The next meeting of Cabinet will discuss issues of importance to the people of Scotland. Following today's confirmation of the merger between HBOS and Lloyds TSB, Scotland is worried about other financial institutions as well.
The second national planning framework, which is to be published in 2008, highlights grid reinforcements as national developments. Following the publication of Scottish planning policy 6, planning authorities are preparing locational guidance, and consultations and seminars are being held to help local authorities do that.
I have the ability to appoint up to 12 members to the board and no fewer than 50 per cent of the board members should be levy payers. I must follow those rules, which I am doing. I have not yet made my final decision—the process is taking place this week.
Each member has their feelings about which inquiries we should follow through. You would expect me to talk about the air route development fund, convener—I know your views on that, but it is a relevant subject.
The available information is given in the following table. Average (Mean) Fine (£) for Possession of Selected Drugs1,3, by Sheriff Court2, 2008-09 and 2009-10 2008-094 2009-10 Sheriff Court/Drug No of Fines Mean No of Fines Mean % Chan...