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When you first become an MSP, it is difficult to try to get to grips with those things. I will take that away and reflect on what we need to do to try to ensure that the new intake of MSPs in particular are able to hit the ground running.
Receiving such a welcome is so important for everyone who participates in something new. In a number of contributions we heard about the challenges that people face as they get older.
It may also help with community development and the facilitation of mentoring from the old to the young. • This service will also help make sure new entrants have all information relevant to crofting before they get involved, including regarding the duties of crofters.
In June 2023 the Committee visited Orkney Islands Council.
Read a summary of the visit to Orkney
In October 2023 the Committee visited Highland Council.
The UK Government Department for Work and Pensions expects to lay the instrument under negative procedure at Westminster on 26 November 2025 with a coming into force date before 31 December 2025.