Duncan McNeil

4 Oct 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many Registered Social Landlords there were in Scotland on 31 March 1999.

Answer · Wendy Alexander: 197.

28 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to review the law relating to the granting of security over moveable property.

Answer · Jim Wallace: The Scottish Executive recognises that there is a perception that businesses in Scotland are being inhibited in raising capital because, under Scots law, they cannot create a security over moveable property without giving up possession of that property. In ad…

21 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether, further to the publication of the UK anti-poverty strategy by Her Majesty's Government, it will make a statement on its strategy for tackling poverty and social exclusion.

Answer · Wendy Alexander: Wide ranging action is necessary to tackle poverty and social exclusion. Responsibilities for some matters are reserved, and some are devolved. Effective, integrated action therefore requires a close working partnership between the Scottish Executive and the …

21 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when new appointments will be made to the board of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.

Answer · Sarah Boyack: The Scottish Environment Protection Agency plays a vital role in safeguarding and improving our environment. I am delighted to announce that Deirdre Hutton has agreed to serve as Deputy Chairman and that Professor Brian Clark, Councillor Susan Clark, Professo…

14 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its policy is on the location and relocation of public service jobs in Scotland.

Answer · Donald Dewar: The Scottish Executive is committed to ensuring that government in Scotland is efficient and decentralised, as part of a wider vision of more accessible, open and responsive government. <P>We believe that two objectives should govern location and relocation d…

1 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has for developing housing policy in Scotland.

Answer · Wendy Alexander: I refer to my answer to Scott Barrie on 2 September (SIW-1304). Over the forthcoming months we will continue to work with interested parties in developing proposals for legislation and non-legislative changes leading up to the opportunity for full pre-legisla…