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      <title>Scotland's Economy: the case for independence</title>
      <description>The document analyses Scotland's economy focusing on it's financial strengths,how additional levers could enhance the performance of the economy and looks at the economies of other small nations.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/4084</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Health Works A review of the Scottish Governments Healthy Working Lives Strategy A report on implementation May 2013</title>
      <description>In 2009 the Scottish Government undertook a review of its health and work strategy and published Health Works, which outlined a range of actions for improvement. This report details the progress and outcomes of these actions three years on </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/9827</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey: 2012 Report</title>
      <description>This report is based on the returns of an annual survey questionnaire sent to all active authorised shellfish farming businesses in Scotland.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/6277</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Marine and Fisheries</category>
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      <title>The Land Reform Review Group's Call for Evidence: Analysis of Responses</title>
      <description>This report provides an analysis to the Call for Evidence by the Scottish Government’s Land Reform Review Group (LRRG). The Call for Evidence was launched on 4 October 2012 and closed on 11 January 2013.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/4519</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Proposed Restructure of the Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland</title>
      <description>Analysis Report considering the responses to the consultation on the proposed restructure of the Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/6338</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Reducing Reoffending Change Fund Evaluation of Year 1 - Public Social Partnership Development</title>
      <description>This research report outlines findings of an evaluation of Public Social Partnership development funded by Year One of the Reducing Reoffending Change Fund. It focuses on how the funding was used, and what was achieved by the partnerships in the first six months of the Fund. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/1311</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Reducing Reoffending Change Fund Evaluation of Year 1 - Public Social Partnership Development - Research Findings</title>
      <description>This research fidnings summary outlines findings of an evaluation of Public Social Partnership development funded by Year One of the Reducing Reoffending Change Fund. It focuses on how the funding was used, and what was achieved by the partnerships in the first six months of the Fund.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/9049</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Infertility Group Report January 2013</title>
      <description>The report was produced by the National Infertility Group in January 2013, with recommendations on IVF criteria for all eligible couples, for the consideration of Scottish Government Ministers.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/1501</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Input-Output Tables and Multipliers for Scotland 1998 to 2009</title>
      <description>Scottish Supply, Use and Analytical Input-Output Tables, 1998-2009</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/2215</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Statistics</category>
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      <title>Consultation on Draft Glasgow Commonwealth Games (Trading and Advertising) (Scotland) Regulations 2013</title>
      <description>It is a requirement of hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games that the Scottish Government meet its commitments to the Commonwealth Games Federation to regulate outdoor trading and advertising in and around Games venues. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/8960</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Sport</category>
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      <title>European Structural Funds 2014 - 2020 Programmes Consultation </title>
      <description>This consultation invites views on the proposals for the 2014 - 2020 European Structural Fund Programmes </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/6187</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Consultation Responses to the review of energy standards and guidance within Scottish building regulation (Lower carbon buildings)</title>
      <description>Building regulations set energy standards applicable to new buildings and to most building work which takes place in existing buildings. Proposals to amend section 6 of the Technical Handbooks to reduce energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions from buildings.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/1161</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Testing the Young Voter Registration Form for the 2014 Referendum on Scottish Independence</title>
      <description>This report presents the findings of the testing of the understanding and usability of a draft Young Voter Registration Form which is intended to be used to register 15-year-olds who will be 16 by the date of the referendum, to allow them to vote in the 2014 referendum on Scottish Independence.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/9344</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 00:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustainable, Responsible Banking: A strategy for Scotland</title>
      <description>The purpose of the strategy is to set out what Scottish ministers consider to be the key principles of a sustainable, responsible and healthy banking sector.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/3325</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Consultation Responses on the Draft Public Services Reform (Functions of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service) Order 2013</title>
      <description>Consultation Responses on the Draft Public Services Reform (Functions of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service) Order 2013</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/7817</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Adults with Incapacity (Supervision of Welfare Guardians etc. by Local Authorities)(Scotland) Regulations 2002 : A Consultation on Proposed Changes</title>
      <description>To amend the regulations relating to the frequency of local authority guardianship supervision visits.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/4726</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>Freedom of Information: Proposals for an order revising the lifespans of certain exemptions</title>
      <description>A consultation paper setting out proposals for revised lifespans of exemptions in the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/6379</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tribunals (Scotland) Bill - Equality Impact Assessment - Results</title>
      <description>Equality Impact Assessment of the Tribunals (Scotland) Bill</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/9299</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Joint Consultation on a Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland and the Merger of Historic Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)</title>
      <description>This consultation seeks views on the future care and management of Scotland’s historic environment. The Scottish Government is seeking views that will help shape the development of a long term Strategy for Scotland’s historic environment and inform the development of a new lead public body that will lead and support its delivery.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/1373</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Arts and Culture</category>
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      <title>Local Area Labour Markets in Scotland - Statistics from the Annual Population Survey 2012</title>
      <description>Summary publication of results from the Annual Population Survey 2011, presenting analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are provided for Scotland and local authority areas in Scotland.
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      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/6728</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Parenting Strategy - Equality Impact Assessment - Results</title>
      <description>Results of the Equality Impact Assessment considering the effect of the National Parenting Strategy, published in October 2012, on people with protected characteristics who have a parenting role.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/1858</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>People and Society</category>
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      <title>Protecting our Resources - Consultation on a Scottish Landfill Tax - Consultation Responses</title>
      <description>Consultation on the devolution of Landfill Tax to the Scottish Parliament.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/3302</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Environment</category>
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      <title>Better Dispute Resolution in Housing: Consultation on Introduction of a New Housing Panel for Scotland - Responses</title>
      <description>Responses to the Scottish Governments consultation regarding housing dispute resolution.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/1129</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scotland's Digital Future - Supporting the Transition to a World-leading Digital Economy</title>
      <description>The report assesses the role that the public sector in Scotland is playing in stimulating the digital economy and it proposes actions that could be taken collectively and in partnership with the private sector to ensure that Scotland develops and sustains a world class digital economy in the future.  </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/2347</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>SGF Healthy Living Programme Guidance for promoting produce</title>
      <description>SGF Healthy Living Programme Guidance for promoting produce</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/5502</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>New Medicines Reviews 2013</title>
      <description>Reports on the role of SMC &amp; Review of IPTR &amp; ADTC</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/2542</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Responses to the consultation on Proposals for Licensing Air Weapons in Scotland (Individual responses)</title>
      <description>Responses from individuals and organisations to the Scottish Government consultation paper 'Proposals for Licensing Air Weapons in Scotland'</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/1365</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Responses to the consultation on Proposals for Licensing Air Weapons in Scotland (Anonymous responses)</title>
      <description>Responses from individuals and organisations to the Scottish Government consultation paper 'Proposals for Licensing Air Weapons in Scotland'</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7881</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Responses to the consultation on Proposals for Licensing Air Weapons in Scotland (Organisation responses)</title>
      <description>Responses from individuals and organisations to the Scottish Government consultation paper 'Proposals for Licensing Air Weapons in Scotland'</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8015</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Managing allegations against foster carers and approved kinship carers - How agencies should respond</title>
      <description>Managing allegations against foster carers and approved kinship carers provides detailed best practice guidance on how to respond when there are concerns about the safety and well-being of looked after children.  It is designed to both help to ensure positive outcomes for looked after children and to minimise stress on foster and kinship carers.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/2524</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020 Stage 1 Consultation </title>
      <description>Stage 1 Consultation document setting out initial proposals for the new programme period. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/9633</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report</title>
      <description>A report on how the public sector equality duty is being integrated across Scottish Government functions.  And a set of equality outcomes.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2397</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Building Community Resilience: Scottish Guidance on Community Resilience</title>
      <description>This guidance, which is part of the Preparing Scotland suite, suggests how Scottish emergency responders can work with individuals, community groups, private sector businesses and voluntary sector organisations, to help them make communities more resilient. 
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      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2901</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Update to: A User's Guide to Self-directed Support in Scotland (2012)</title>
      <description>Since the publication of the User’s Guide to Self-directed Support in 2009 there have been some significant developments to national policy, including the publication of a National Strategy and the passing of an Act on self-directed support.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5740</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Draft Scottish Planning Policy for Consultation</title>
      <description>The SPP is a statement of Scottish Government policy on how nationally important land use planning matters should be addressed across the country. A review of the SPP was announced in September 2012. The SPP Consultation Draft has been informed by a period of pre-draft engagement from October 2012 to early January 2013. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/1027</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Planning Framework 3 and Scottish Planning Policy - Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report</title>
      <description>Report prepared in accordance with the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3435</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Planning Framework 3 - Main Issues Report and Draft Framework</title>
      <description>Consultation on the Scottish Government's proposed approach to Scotland's long term spatial development.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2377</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Age Evidence Review</title>
      <description>This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to age.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8508</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Gender Evidence Review </title>
      <description>This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to gender.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8765</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Pregnancy and Maternity Evidence Review</title>
      <description>This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to pregnancy and maternity.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7829</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Disability Evidence Review</title>
      <description>This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to disability.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4875</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Religion and Belief Evidence Review</title>
      <description>This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to religion.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3276</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Evidence Review</title>
      <description>This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7520</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Europe 2020: Scottish National Reform Programme 2013</title>
      <description>This Report sets out the actions that are being taken forward across Scotland to support the delivery of the ambitions set out in Europe 2020.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/9331</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 - Consultation - Commencement and Regulations</title>
      <description>This consultation paper seeks comments on proposals for the commencement of parts of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 and the first set of regulations under the Act.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5330</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Death Certification Test Site Evaluation - Research Findings</title>
      <description>Summary of the main findings from the evaluation of a new death certification process in two test sites in Scotland.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/6063</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Death Certification Test Site Evaluation</title>
      <description>An evaluation of the implementation of a new death certification process in two test site areas (Dumfires &amp; Galloway and Dundee) following the introduction of the Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4457</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279101</guid>
      <category>Research</category>
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      <title>Scottish Government First Annual Report on the implementation and operation of Part 3 (Financial Provisions) of the Scotland Act 2012</title>
      <description>The report describes progress on the implementaion of the financial provisions of the Scotland Act 2012.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5026</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279211</guid>
      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>One Year Job Guarantee for Nurses and Midwives:Guidance 2012/2013</title>
      <description>Guidance for newly registered nurses and midwives to join the National Internship Scheme, run by NES.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5491</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279027</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Guidance on applying the Waste Hierarchy</title>
      <description>Guidance on the statutory duty to apply the waste hierarchy. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7548</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278980</guid>
      <category>Environment</category>
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      <title>CONSULTATION ON INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY – GUIDE FOR COMMISSIONERS </title>
      <description>Advocacy has an important role to play in supporting people to express their views.  This consultation seeks view on a revision to the Guide for Commissioners last published in 2010. The Guide has been updated to reflect Commissioner's statutory responsibilities for the provision of independent advocacy. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3733</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278991</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>The Scottish Government response to the review of proposals to improve arrangements for the Independent Monitoring of Prisons  </title>
      <description>The Scottish Government response to the review of proposals to improve arrangements for the Independent Monitoring of Prisons</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/9239</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279057</guid>
      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>Training Resource Manual - Volume 2 - Children's Hearings Handbook</title>
      <description>Volume 2 is primarily about children - the problems that some of them face, the environment in which they live, their needs, their rights and the services that are provided to meet those needs as well as how best to communicate with them and the adults who are present at hearings.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8899</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279125</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Training Resource Manual - Volume 1 - Legislation and Procedures</title>
      <description>Volume 1 contains the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and new rules.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2379</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278470</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Taxi and Private Hire Car Market and Local Licensing Regimes, 2012</title>
      <description>The review identifies policy approaches adopted by local licensing authorities including on: vehicle specifications; training requirements; and administrative processes.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/6066</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278700</guid>
      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>Currency Choices for an Independent Scotland: Response to the Fiscal Commission Working Group</title>
      <description>This is the first in a series of papers which sets out the Scottish Government’s response to the findings and recommendations of the Fiscal Commission Working Group’s Macroeconomic Framework report. This paper focuses on the choice of currency and operation of monetary policy.

Further papers from the Fiscal Commission Working Group on financial stability and the fiscal framework will follow in due course.
</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5881</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279071</guid>
      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>Mental Health Strategy Easy Read</title>
      <description>Easy Read version of Mental Health Strategy for Scotland 2012-15</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8879</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278615</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Getting Our Priorities Right</title>
      <description>Updated good practice guidance for all agencies and practitioners working with
children, young people and families affected by problematic alcohol and/or drug use</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2305</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278947</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill: Equality Impact Assessment</title>
      <description>Report of the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken in respect of the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3294</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278765</guid>
      <category>Government</category>
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      <title>Scottish Independence Referendum Bill: Equality Impact Assessment</title>
      <description>Report on the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken in respect of the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7079</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278773</guid>
      <category>Government</category>
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      <title>National Performing Companies Annual Report 2011-12</title>
      <description>A report on Scotland's National Performing Companies finances and activities over the 2011-2012 financial year.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7232</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278781</guid>
      <category>Arts and Culture</category>
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      <title>Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy 2012 (Literacy)</title>
      <description>Literacy results from the 2012 Survey which covers assessment of school pupils at stages P4, P7 and S2 in reading, writing and listening &amp; talking. Questionnaire results from a pupil and a teacher questionnaire are also provided.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8843</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278817</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Taxi and Private Hire Car Licensing - Proposals for Change: Consultation Responses</title>
      <description>Non-confidential responses to the consultation on proposed changes to the licensing regime for taxis and private cars.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4739</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278696</guid>
      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>Drug Seizures by Scottish Police Forces, 2011-12</title>
      <description>Drug seizures by Scottish police forces in 2011-12</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2283</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278637</guid>
      <category>Statistics</category>
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      <title>OUR SHARED VISION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IN SCOTLAND</title>
      <description>Our Shared Vision for Independent Living in Scotland</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8699</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278450</guid>
      <category>People and Society</category>
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      <title>Health and Safety Division Thematic Report - Executive Summary</title>
      <description>Executive Summary of the Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland's thematic report on COPFS Health and Safety Division.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3776</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278179</guid>
      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>Health and Safety Division Thematic Report</title>
      <description>Thematic report by the Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland on COPFS Health &amp; Safety Division.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4259</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278264</guid>
      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education: Call for Evidence - Responses</title>
      <description>The Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education was asked to consider the provision of education in rural areas and make recommendations on best practice. Its Call for Evidence provided the opportunity for any interested party to make a written submission to the Commission. 

Responses to the Call for Evidence are published here.
</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/9409</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278467</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education: Report</title>
      <description>The independent Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education was established by the Scottish Government and COSLA in July 2011. 

This Report makes recommendations on the delivery of all aspects of education in rural areas.
</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5849</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278337</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education: Report Appendix - Tripartite Finance Paper </title>
      <description>The Appendix is a paper prepared for the Commission on Rural Education by the Scottish Government and COSLA in conjunction with the Scottish Rural Schools Network.  

It sets out how the current local government grant distribution methodology works, and in particular the impact that school closures may have on an authority’s Revenue Grant through the local government financial settlement.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/1897</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278332</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education: Call for Evidence - An Analysis of Responses</title>
      <description>The Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education was asked to consider the provision of education in rural areas and make recommendations on best practice. Its Call for Evidence provided the opportunity for any interested party to make a written submission to the Commission. 

This report provides an independent analysis of responses to the Call for Evidence.
</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4592</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278067</guid>
      <category>Education and Training</category>
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      <title>Provisional Salmon Fishery Statistics - 2012 Season</title>
      <description>Provisional salmon fishery statistics are published to provide an early indication of the performance of the fishery. The status of salmon stocks, largely as derived from fishery data, will be considered with the publication of the final statistics later in the year.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7405</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278056</guid>
      <category>Marine and Fisheries</category>
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      <title>Provisional Sea Trout Fishery Statistics - 2012 Season</title>
      <description>Provisional sea trout fishery statistics are published to provide an early indication of the performance of the fishery. The status of sea trout stocks, largely as derived from fishery data, will be considered with the publication of the final statistics later in the year.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8012</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278060</guid>
      <category>Marine and Fisheries</category>
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      <title>Draft Self-directed Support Statutory Guidance on care and support</title>
      <description>A public consultation on draft statutory guidance to accompany the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7003</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278283</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Draft Directions (The Carer’s Assessment (Scotland) Directions 2014) Made By Scottish Ministers Under Section 5(1A) Of The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 A Public Consultation On Social Care</title>
      <description>A Scottish Government public consultation on Draft Directions (The Carer’s Assessment (Scotland) Directions 2014) Made By Scottish Ministers Under Section 5(1A) Of The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/9834</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278210</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Draft Self-directed Support (Direct Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013</title>
      <description>A public consultation on draft Regulations
to accompany the Social Care (Self-directed
Support) (Scotland) Act 2013</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/6823</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278298</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Draft Carers (Waiving of Charges for Support) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 A public consultation on draft regulations to accompany the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013</title>
      <description>Draft Carers (Waiving of Charges for Support) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 - A public consultation on draft regulations to accompany the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/8493</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278242</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Supporting Economic Growth, Jobs, Well-Being And More: The key role of Trade Union workplace representatives</title>
      <description>This document – prepared by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Trades Unions Congress (STUC) - is a celebration of the key role of Trade Union workplace representatives, and Trades Unions more generally.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/6138</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278230</guid>
      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>Consultation: The Legislative Framework Governing Allotments</title>
      <description>A consultation is being taken forward to explore the ways in which the legislation relating to allotments may be amended.  Your views will help us define more clearly what shape any future legislation in this area may take. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5940</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278151</guid>
      <category>Sustainable Development</category>
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      <title>The Implementation of Council Regulation 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing</title>
      <description>Consultation responses on The Implementation of Council Regulation 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing - Consultation Responses</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3046</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278001</guid>
      <category>Agriculture</category>
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      <title>Supporting Young People's Health &amp; Wellbeing - A Summary of Scottish Government Policy</title>
      <description>This document sets out a summary of the key Scottish Government policies that aim to support young people's health and wellbeing.  It is a broad overview and does not attempt to describe every policy or initiative that will have an impact on young people's health in Scotland.   </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4112</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279403</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>The Common-Sense Approach to Moving and Handling of Disabled Children and Young People- Easy Read</title>
      <description>This guide is for workers and employers who work with children and young people who have moving and handling needs.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/4453</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278006</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Consultation on Licensing of Metal Dealers</title>
      <description>A consultation on expanding the licensing regime for scrap metal dealers and prohibiting cash paymnents for scrap metal.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5185</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277974</guid>
      <category>Law, Order and Public Safety</category>
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      <title>SUPPORT FOR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STUDENTS IN SCOTLAND 2013/14</title>
      <description>SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STUDENTS UNDERATKING PROGRAMMES AT SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/1255</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277737</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Scottish Dairy Review- Have Your Say</title>
      <description>Consultation exercise seeking stakeholder views for the Scottish Dairy sector.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3737</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277838</guid>
      <category>Agriculture</category>
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      <title>Individual responses to "Supporting Business, Promoting Growth" consultation on business rates</title>
      <description>Individual responses to "Supporting Business, Promoting Growth" consultation on business rates</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5388</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277861</guid>
      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>See Hear: A strategic framework for meeting the needs of people with a sensory impairment in Scotland</title>
      <description>A strategic framework for meeting the needs of people with a sensory impairment in Scotland</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/2067</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277869</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Cross Border Healthcare &amp; Patient Mobility: Public Consultation on Scotland’s Transposition and Implementation of Directive 2011/24 EU on the Application of Patients’ Rights in Cross-border Healthcare.</title>
      <description>This consultation document sets out the Scottish Government’s approach to implementation of the EU Directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare.  It seeks views on the detail of the implementation, and examines the effects the Directive may have on Scotland’s health system.  </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/6270</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277762</guid>
      <category>Health and Community Care</category>
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      <title>Scottish Independence Referendum Bill - Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment</title>
      <description>An assessment of the business and regulatory impacts of the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/5007</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277568</guid>
      <category>Government</category>
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      <title>The Draft Scottish Marine Regions Order 2013 - Consultation Responses</title>
      <description>Responses from the consultation on The Draft Scottish Marine Regions Order 2013.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/6995</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277617</guid>
      <category>Marine and Fisheries</category>
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      <title>A Scottish housing guide for people leaving the armed forces and ex-service personnel</title>
      <description>The leaflet provides information on the housing options available in Scotland and where to go for further advice and support. </description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/3247</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277931</guid>
      <category>Housing</category>
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      <title>Council of Economic Advisers: First Annual Chair's Report</title>
      <description>The Report highlights how the Council operates, the nature of the advice they have provided, and sets out in greater detail the areas on which they have focused upon over the past year.</description>
      <link>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/03/3186</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/277596</guid>
      <category>Economy</category>
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      <title>Report on The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations, 2013</title>
      <description>The document outlines the purpose of the proposed SSI, the existing legislative basis for CLD, the current policy context, the draft SSI and the key issues for consideration in relation to the draft SSI.</description>
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