Written Question · S3W-16824 · Session 3
Further to the answers to questions S3W-16024 and S3W-16025 by Fergus Ewing on 2 October 2008, whether it considers that the First Minister…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S3W-16024 and S3W-16025 by Fergus Ewing on 2 October 2008, whether it considers that the First Minister routinely having sight of advice relating to significant issues is the same as the First Minister giving approval in principle to a funding application, subject to agreement by officials of a detailed proposal.
The answer
The First Minister having sight of advice relating to significant issues and giving approval in principle to a funding application are distinct although not mutually exclusive.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-16824 by reference.