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In the case of the four suspended experts the procedures followed and the relationships maintained throughout the initial work, the preparation for the court cases and in the years following remained professional and correct."
I have a question on parenting orders, which follows on from some of my questions about children's hearings and their interaction with the sheriff courts.
People obviously form, and occasionally follow, party allegiances. Party whipping has a specific meaning as well; disciplinary procedures will be—or may be—followed if a member does not obey the party whip.
The report outlines the clear difference in the costs, so if we are following the pound, specialised fostering schemes provide more value for money and are a far better option to pursue.
I know that the £30 million that has been made available over three years—£6 million, followed by £12 million, followed by £12 million—has been welcomed as a good start.