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See also: Buggies; Mobility aids; Powered wheelchairs ; and Wheelchairs: space requirements .

Scotland: building See: Building (Scotland) Act . regulations

Scotland Office 1 The Scotland Office, headed by the Secretary of State for Scotland, represents the interests of Scotland at Westminster – see: Government . 2 Visit www.scotlandoffice.gov.uk/

Scottish Executive 1 The Scottish Executive is the devolved government for Scotland – see: Government . It was established in 1999 and is led by a First Minister who is nominated by the Scottish Parliament (qv) and in turn appoints the other Scottish Ministers who make up the Cabinet. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. 2 For more information visit www.scotland.gov.uk/

See also: Constitution; and Government .