Petition 1082 (pdf size 43 KB posted 08.10.2007)
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Petition by
John Dowson
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Closed Petitions - Petition PE1082
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Petition by John Dowson calling for the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive to undertake an urgent review of their consultation and participation practices; to consider a proposal to reinstate funding to the Scottish Civic Forum at a level of at least £250,000 per annum; and to adhere to the guidance on participation as published in the Scottish Parliament’s Participation Handbook.
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Petitioner:
John Dowson
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Number of signatures:
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246
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Date lodged:
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8 October 2007
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| SPICe Briefing: Briefing for PE1082 |
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Summary:
Written Submissions for PE1082
6 November 2007 : The Committee agreed to seek responses to the petition from the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. Link to Official Report 06 November 2007
29 January 2008 : The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government seeking further information on its work in investigating and considering ways to improve community partnership, civic engagement and outreach work with civic groups and individuals throughout Scotland. Link to Official Report 29 January 2008
13 May 2008 : The Committee agreed to close consideration of this petition on the grounds that neither the Scottish Government nor the Scottish Parliament have any plans to provide direct funding to Scottish Civic Forum and that both organisations have recently reviewed their consultation and participation practices. Link to Official Report 13 May 2008
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