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The following table sets out the numbers of applications for public appointments received by the Scottish Government:

Source: Commission of Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland Annual Report 2011-12:

http://www.ethicalstandards.org.uk/publications/publication/695/cespls-annual-report-201112

As at 31 March 2013, the Scottish Government had made good progress but not yet met its previous diversity targets. Figures achieved were: (a) women applicants - 32%, (b) disabled applicants - 13% and (c) ethnic minority applicants - 4.1%.

Source: Public Appointments in Scotland 2012-13 Regulated Ministerial Appointment Statistics.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19435 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19435 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19438 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19438 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19435 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19435 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19435 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-19435 on 20 February 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

The recent High Court judgement quashed the Westminster Government’s decision to close the Independent Living Fund (ILF). The Scottish Government is therefore unable to report on the ILF consultation at this time.

The Scottish Government will consider its next steps, including the report of the consultation, once the Department for Work Pensions make a decision on the future of ILF.