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Executive response on relocation policy
13/09/2004
The Executive has today responed to the Scottish
Parliament's Finance Committee report on relocation.
Deputy Finance and Public Services Minister Tavish Scott
pledged to work with the Parliament as the Executive rolls
out the policy of relocation of public sector jobs.
The Minister said there was much that the Executive and
the Committee agreed on, including:
- Decisions on relocation should be open and
transparent
- The Executive will continue to evaluate the impact
of the relocation policy including taking the
Committee's views into account in that process
- Setting out clearer standards for staff
consultation on relocation
Mr Scott said:
"Our relocation process is playing an important part in
the continuing process of devolution. As the policy has
developed the list of areas that have benefited, from
Inverness to Galashiels, is expanding.
"The Committee's report has helpfully scrutinised
aspects of the policy and practice around relocation and I
believe we have responded positively to many of the
constructive recommendations in the report.
"The Executive is not standing still when it comes to
its relocation policy. We will continue to evaluate and
make improvements where necessary, such as on transparency
and communicating the objectives of the policy.
"The Executive would like to work with the Committee in
shaping the future development of relocation policy."