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I absolutely get that there will be more of an impact in rural areas, where there are additional and unique cost of living pressures compared to those in urban areas. One example is the expansion of affordable childcare.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 December 2023
A key theme to emerge during the Committee’s scrutiny of the Bill, and one that is returned to throughout this report, relates to the pros and cons of a national approach compared to local flexibility. Representatives of the tourism and accommodation sectors generally favoured national consistency, whereas most local authorities preferred greater local flex...
One could argue that it is a legitimate expectation of the electorate that, except in exceptional circumstances, candidates will be able to serve the full term of office.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 November 2025
This represents an increase of £90 million compared to 2024-25.The Scottish Government does not hold information specific to high-value or keyless car thefts.
To ask the Scottish Government how the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (STPS) pension benefit structure, including accrual rate and lump sum, compares to other defined benefit pension schemes.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 January 2023
The decision to freeze the non-domestic poundage rate at 49.8p is expected to save ratepayers £308 million in 2023-24, compared to uprating the poundage in line with September’s measure of CPI which would have resulted in a poundage rate of 54.8p in 2023-24.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
31 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the private nursery sector to (a) deliver 1140 hours and (b) pay staff a rate comparable to those working in local authority early years settings.