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Our data shows that 33% of people on Universal Credit are in employment.However, the Scottish Government aims to improve employment opportunities for those who face barriers in the labour market.
In the Scottish Borders, which I represent, three of Scotland’s 11 heritage trees are located at Dawyck botanic garden, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors into Tweeddale and the Scottish Borders.
In its first year of operation, it attracted approaching three times the number of visitors that it had in the preceding 12 months when operated by the National Trust for Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 February 2026
However, I can confirm that in 2025-26 the Scottish Government contributed £1,640,000 to the service.The current contract ends in March 2027 and we will be considering service delivery and expenditure based on future requirement.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the proposal in the draft Budget 2025-26 to reduce spending at Ferguson Marine by one quarter will have on employment at the yard.
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