Statement on proposal to transfer functions and activities at present performed by vessels, their crews and other personnel located at RMAS Greenock; and various questions on marine services market test, numbers employed, job losses and past operation of RMAS vessels at Greenock. - Including available figures.

Statement on proposal to transfer functions and activities at present performed by vessels, their crews and other personnel located at RMAS Greenock; and various questions on marine services market test, numbers employed, job losses and past operation of RMAS vessels at Greenock. - Including available figures.

If he will make it his policy not to implement changes to local government structures which are likely to place jobs at risk.

If he will make it his policy not to implement changes to local government structures which are likely to place jobs at risk.

If it is his intention to ensure that, following the implementation of his proposals for local government reform, a package of staff protection and compensation measures will be available which will be at least as beneficial to staff as those arrangements which were put into practice after the last re-organisation...

If it is his intention to ensure that, following the implementation of his proposals for local government reform, a package of staff protection and compensation measures will be available which will be at least as beneficial to staff as those arrangements which were put into practice after the last re-organisation...

What proposals he has to establish a mandatory national framework to maintain continuity of employment for those affected by changes in local government as a result of his proposals, together with full protection of terms and conditions of employment and service; if he will provide sufficient resources, in addition to...

What proposals he has to establish a mandatory national framework to maintain continuity of employment for those affected by changes in local government as a result of his proposals, together with full protection of terms and conditions of employment and service; if he will provide sufficient resources, in addition to...

What recent discussions he has held with COSLA concerning the consequences for regional, island and district councils of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 and the Acquired Rights Directive. - None. (Holding answer 24 May 1993).

What recent discussions he has held with COSLA concerning the consequences for regional, island and district councils of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 and the Acquired Rights Directive. - None. (Holding answer 24 May 1993).

What representations he has received from the Cleaning and Support Services Association in relation to the implementation of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 and compulsory competitive tendering by regional, island and district councils and health boards. - Inc ref to 220 c716-7W. (Holding answer 1. 4.93).

What representations he has received from the Cleaning and Support Services Association in relation to the implementation of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 and compulsory competitive tendering by regional, island and district councils and health boards. - Inc ref to 220 c716-7W. (Holding answer 1. 4.93).

What guidelines and advice he has issued to regional, island and district councils concerning the implications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 in relation to compulsory competitive tendering rules. - Includes ref to 220 c716-7W & DEP 8970. (Holding answer 15 March 1993).

What guidelines and advice he has issued to regional, island and district councils concerning the implications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 in relation to compulsory competitive tendering rules. - Includes ref to 220 c716-7W & DEP 8970. (Holding answer 15 March 1993).

What proposals he has to modify section 1 of the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984 in relation to (a) sea loch closures and (b) seasonal closures. (Holding answer 13 November 1992).

What proposals he has to modify section 1 of the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984 in relation to (a) sea loch closures and (b) seasonal closures. (Holding answer 13 November 1992).

What recent discussions she has had on the implementation of the Offshore Safety (Protection Against Victimisation) Act 1992.

What recent discussions she has had on the implementation of the Offshore Safety (Protection Against Victimisation) Act 1992.

If he will outline the criteria which will be used to determine whether the proposed closure of the Shetland sandeel fishery will enable sandeel stocks to reach adequate and sustainable levels.

If he will outline the criteria which will be used to determine whether the proposed closure of the Shetland sandeel fishery will enable sandeel stocks to reach adequate and sustainable levels.

To list vessels assigned to fisheries protection duties by type, overall length, gross-registered tonnage, age & estimated dates of contracts for construction of replacement vessels. (Failed OPQ). - Includes table.

To list vessels assigned to fisheries protection duties by type, overall length, gross-registered tonnage, age & estimated dates of contracts for construction of replacement vessels. (Failed OPQ). - Includes table.

To give current policy on issuing of licences to shoot & kill grey & common seals for prevention of damage to fisheries & fish stocks.

To give current policy on issuing of licences to shoot & kill grey & common seals for prevention of damage to fisheries & fish stocks.

What steps SO has taken in order to assess scale of damage inflicted upon stocks of fish farms by birds & seals & no of birds & seals killed in order to prevent predation at fish farms.

What steps SO has taken in order to assess scale of damage inflicted upon stocks of fish farms by birds & seals & no of birds & seals killed in order to prevent predation at fish farms.

Table showing how many licences have been issued for shooting of seals under section 10 of Conservation of SEals Act 1970 in years 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & so far in current year

Table showing how many licences have been issued for shooting of seals under section 10 of Conservation of SEals Act 1970 in years 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & so far in current year

How many grey & common seals were shot in each of past 10 years under section 9 of Conservation of Seals Act 1970 during close season & rest of year & what steps SO is taking to regulate this killing of seals under terms of Berne convention

How many grey & common seals were shot in each of past 10 years under section 9 of Conservation of Seals Act 1970 during close season & rest of year & what steps SO is taking to regulate this killing of seals under terms of Berne convention