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There are a very small number of Agenda for Change reviews nationally which have not yet arrived at a final outcome. The Scottish Government has not set a deadline for finalising these as it in important that the staff/management partnership processes put in place to resolve local disputes are allowed to run their course. However, we continue to monitor progress closely and work with boards to ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved as quickly as possible.

There are a very small number of Agenda for Change reviews nationally which have not yet arrived at an outcome. The Scottish Government has not set a deadline for finalising these as it is  important that the staff/management partnership processes put in place to resolve local disputes are allowed to run their course. However, we continue to monitor progress closely and work with boards to ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved as quickly as possible.

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-40310 on 21 March 2011. 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/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx.

The negotiation of pay and conditions for police staff is a matter for the Police Staff Council and it would not be appropriate for Scottish ministers to intervene.

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-40310 on 21 March 2011. 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/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx.

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-40310 on 21 March 2011. 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/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx.

It is for NHS boards to implement Agenda for Change in partnership between management and staff side locally. The Scottish Government monitors progress with all outstanding reviews closely and works with boards to ensure that any issues which are preventing the identification of final robust outcomes are resolved as quickly as possible.

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-40259 on 16 March 2011.

There is nothing to prevent local authorities, voluntary organisations or parents and carers holding their own events on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009, should they wish.

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/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx.

Two events were planned initially to test the demand for such events. The decision to hold them in Aberdeen and Glasgow was to enable parents from a wide geographical spread of population from differing authorities with good transport links. Once concluded, the events in Aberdeen and Glasgow will be evaluated and a decision taken on whether to hold further parents'' meetings in other parts of the country.

The presentations and notes from the events will be published online and on GLOW to enable anyone interested to access the information.

Parents and carers wishing advice about their rights under the 2009 act or specific advice and information on their particular circumstances can contact Enquire, the national advice band information service via their helpline on 0845 123 2303 or their website at:

http://enquire.org.uk/what-is-additional-support-for-learning.

Enquire is funded by the Scottish Government and provides a range of information, including the parents'' guide and factsheets which provide detailed advice and information on additional support for learning, including on a range of specific issues, such as transition, planning and appeal rights.

The presentations and notes from the events in Aberdeen and Glasgow will be published online and on GLOW to enable anyone interested to access the information.