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Thursday 23/04/2009

Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill - Proposals for Reform - Consultation Responses [Government]

Responses from the Consultation on the Proposed Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill

Review of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 [Research]

Main report on research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which local authorities in Scotland assist statutorily homeless households in securing permanent accommodation from a Registered Social Landlord (RSL).

Review of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 - Research Findings [Research]

Main research findings of research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which LAs in Scotland assist homeless households in securing permanent accommodation from RSLs.

Wednesday 22/04/2009

Evaluation of the Working for Families Fund (2004 - 2008) [Research]

Evaluates the Working for Families Fund which was available in Scotland 2004-08, latterly in 20 local authority areas covering 79% of Scotland's population. This fund invested in initiatives to improve the employability of disadvantaged parents facing barriers, particularly childcare barriers, to participating in the labour market.

Evaluation of the Working for Families Fund (2004 - 2008) - Research Findings No. 2/2009 [Research]

Evaluates the Working for Families Fund which was available in Scotland 2004-08, latterly in 20 local authority areas covering 79% of Scotland's population. This fund invested in initiatives to improve the employability of disadvantaged parents facing barriers, particularly childcare barriers, to participating in the labour market.

Farm Incomes in Scotland 2007/08 [Statistics]

Financial results from the Farm Accounts Survey.

Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 4 2008 [Statistics]

Gross Domestic Product for Scotland, Quarter 4 2008

HMIP Report on HMP Edinburgh: Unannounced full inspection 12-21 January 2009 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report on HMP Edinburgh

Scottish Agriculture - Output, Input And Income Statistics [Statistics]

Analysis of Scottish Agricultural Account

Views on a National Representative Body for Parent Councils [Education and Training]

A report by Carole Millar on national representation for parents and Parent Councils

Views on a National Representative Body for Parent Councils: Summary Report [Education and Training]

A summary of the report by Carole Millar Research into national representation for parents and Parent Councils

Tuesday 21/04/2009

Better Wheelchair Services [Health and Community Care]

this document summarises the key areas of change in the wheelchair and seating services in Scotland.

Delivering Better Outcomes: An Outcomes Toolkit for Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships Version 1 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

An Outcomes Toolkit for Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (Version 1) provides guidance on working towards an outcomes approach for ‘Alcohol and Drug Partnerships’ across Scotland. This tool will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Monday 20/04/2009

A New Framework for Local Partnerships on Alcohol and Drugs [Law, Order and Public Safety]

This is a joint Scottish Government, CoSLA and NHS framework which clarifies the roles, responsibilities and accountability of all bodies involved in tackling alcohol and drugs problems.

List of Approved Products for use in Public Water Supply in the United Kingdom [Environment]

Details of products approved for use in contact with drinking water.

Standing for Office: Time Off Entitlements and Encouraging Civil Participation Consultation Responses [People and Society]

Proposal to extend the right to time off to people serving in a wider range of civic roles with a view to implementation by secondary UK legislation in October 2009.

The Experiences of Children with Lesbian and Gay Parents - An Initial Scoping Review of Evidence [Research]

This paper was written in response to the Hearts and Minds Agenda Group recommendation that research is conducted into the experiences of children of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents.

Thursday 16/04/2009

The amendment of charging scheme direction to Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) [Environment]

Direction from Scottish Government to Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to amend the charging scheme for the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003.

Wednesday 15/04/2009

Changing Lives: Personalisation: A Shared Understanding: Commissioning for Personalisation: A Personalised Commissioning Approach to Support and Care Services [People and Society]

3 Papers produced by the Service Development Group of Changing Lives - Personalisation: A Shared Understanding, Commissioning for Personalisation, & A Personalised Commissioning Approach to Support and Care Services

The Review of Species Listed on Schedules A1 and 1A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Consultation Responses [Environment]

The Review of Species Listed on Schedules A1 and 1A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Consultation Responses