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Rolled forward targets, for the areas presently covered, have been arrived at following detailed consultation with the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland and the Convenors of police authorities. These new targets are being set for the Scottish police to achieve by the year 2005-06.All of the police targets are intended to build on local plans and existing strategies and to provide a national focus for key areas. The Vehicle Crime target also encompasses the existing national target for car crime set by the UK Government in September 1998.These new targets are as follows:Serious Violent Crime:A reduction in the number of recorded incidents of serious violent crime of 5%.An increase in the detection rate of serious violent crime of two percentage points.(Baseline: annual average based on the three financial years 2000-01 to 2002-03)Vehicle Crime:A reduction in the number of recorded incidents of vehicle crime of 15%.(Baseline: annual average based on the three financial years 2000-01 to 2002-03)Drugs:An increase in the weight of Category A drug seizures of 10%.An increase in detection of offences for supply or intent to supply Category A drugs by 10%.(Baseline: annual average based on the three financial years 2000-01 to 2002-03)Housebreaking:A 5% reduction in domestic housebreaking.(Baseline: annual average based on the three financial years 2000-01 to 2002-03)Racist Incidents:An increase in the detection rate of five percentage points.(Baseline: annual average based on the three financial years 2000-01 to 2002-03)Road Policing/Safety:a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents by 33%.a reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured by 40%. a reduction in the slight casualty rate by 10%.(Baseline: annual average of five calendar years 1994-98).

It is a matter for local authorities to determine local staffing requirements.

The agreement A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century sets out an improved and simplified career structure for all teachers which is being implemented through the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers. This committee includes representatives from COSLA, the teacher organisations and the Scottish Executive. It meets regularly to ensure effective implementation of the agreement.

I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-34609 today. 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/webapp/search_wa.

I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-34609 today. 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/webapp/search_wa.

I refer the member to the answer given to question S1O-6565 on 6 March 2003, which is available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/search.htm.

We are aware of this product and understand that Alcohol Focus Scotland have lodged an official complaint about it under the Portman Group's Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks. The complaint will be looked at by an independent panel and we await the outcome of these considerations with interest.

The new promoted post structure is detailed in the agreement A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century. The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers - a tripartite body with representatives from local authorities, teacher organisations and the Scottish Executive is responsible for the implementation of the agreement. The agreement also provides for local bargaining and the responsibility for staffing structures is devolved to the local level. Within the framework provided by the agreement, it is for local authorities to decide what staffing structures best suit their local needs.

I refer the member to the answer given to question S1O-6565 on 6 March 2003, which is available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/search.htm.

The Scottish Executive has not issued guidance to local authorities in relation to the implementation of new promoted post structures.The new promoted post structure is detailed in the agreement A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century which was negotiated on a tripartite basis with representatives from local authorities, teacher organisations and the Scottish Executive.The agreement provides local authorities with the flexibility to determine staffing structures which best suit their local requirements.