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Questions and Answers Date answered: 10 January 2023

S6W-13102

This helped Local Authorities and a range of delivery partners, including private providers, to offer free summer holiday and food provision to families from the six priority groups outlined in the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26 . Building on our learning from these projects, in this year’s Programme for Government we will continue to inves...

Last updated: 6 May 2022

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Child Poverty The Scottish Government’s Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26 was published on Thursday 24 March.

Last updated: 14 January 2026

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Groupings of amendments Group 1: National funding strategy 10, 74 Group 2: General duty of the Scottish Ministers 75, 11 Group 3: Student support, including students with support needs 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Group 4: Publication duties 2, 46, 47 Group 5: Minor and technical amendments 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 61 Group 6: Conditions of funding: general 14, 19, 26 Group 7: Conditions of funding: prevention of gender-based violence 29 Group 8: Scottish apprenticeships and work-based learning: definition and frameworks 30, 76, 77, 78, 79, 31, 80, 81, 32, 82, 83, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 84, 40, 85 Group 9: Funding for Scottish apprenticeships and work-based learning 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 86 SP Bill 57A - G Session 6 (2026) Group 10: Skills funding and apprenticeship levy funds 87, 88, 90, 91 Group 11: Reporting, monitoring and recommendations by the Council 89, 48, 49, 92, 93, 50 Group 12: Exercise of the Council’s functions 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 Group 13: Membership of the Council 94, 94A, 95, 96, 62, 63, 97 Notes on amendments in this group The following amendments are direct alternatives: 95 and 96 Group 14: Apprenticeship and skills committees and boards 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112 Group 15: Review of the Act and statement on financial implications 71, 72, 73, 113 THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Amendments in debating order Group 1: National funding strategy Ben Macpherson 10 Before section 1, insert— Ben Macpherson 74 In the long title, page 1, line 1, after insert Group 2: General duty of the Scottish Ministers Miles Briggs 75 In section 2, page 2, line 5, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 11 In section 2, page 2, line 10, at end insert— Group 3: Student support, including students with support needs Jeremy Balfour 1 After section 2, insert— Jeremy Balfour 3 In section 2E, page 5, line 13, at end insert— Jeremy Balfour 4 In section 4, page 7, line 4, at end insert— Jeremy Balfour 5 In section 10, page 12, line 34, at end insert— Jeremy Balfour 6 After section 17A, insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Jeremy Balfour 7 After section 17A, insert— Jeremy Balfour 8 After section 17A, insert— Jeremy Balfour 9 Before section 18, insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Group 4: Publication duties Jeremy Balfour 2 After section 2, insert— Ross Greer 46 In section 6A, page 10, line 19, after insert Ross Greer 47 In section 6A, page 10, line 22, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Group 5: Minor and technical amendments Ben Macpherson 12 In section 2A, page 2, line 25, at end insert— Ben Macpherson 13 In section 2C, page 3, line 11, after insert Ben Macpherson 15 In section 2C, page 3, line 12, after insert Ben Macpherson 16 In section 2C, page 3, line 19, after insert Ben Macpherson 17 In section 2D, page 3, line 33, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 18 In section 2D, page 3, line 36, after insert Ben Macpherson 20 In section 2D, page 4, line 1, after insert Ben Macpherson 21 In section 2D, page 4, line 4, after insert Ben Macpherson 22 In section 2D, page 4, line 13, after insert Ben Macpherson 23 In section 2D, page 4, line 23, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 24 In section 2E, page 4, line 31, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 25 In section 2E, page 4, line 34, after insert THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Ben Macpherson 27 In section 2E, page 4, line 36, after insert Ben Macpherson 28 In section 2E, page 5, line 3, after insert Ben Macpherson 61 In section 12C, page 14, line 15, after insert Group 6: Conditions of funding: general Ben Macpherson 14 In section 2C, page 3, line 12, leave out Ben Macpherson 19 In section 2D, page 4, line 1, leave out Ben Macpherson 26 In section 2E, page 4, line 35, leave out Group 7: Conditions of funding: prevention of gender-based violence Ben Macpherson Supported by: Pam Gosal 29 After section 2E, insert— Group 8: Scottish apprenticeships and work-based learning: definition and frameworks Brian Whittle 30 In section 4, page 6, line 28, at beginning insert Miles Briggs 76 In section 4, page 6, line 28, leave out and insert Willie Rennie 77 In section 4, page 6, line 29, leave out and insert Miles Briggs 78 In section 4, page 6, line 30, leave out and insert Willie Rennie 79 In section 4, page 6, line 31, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 31 In section 4, page 7, line 3, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Miles Briggs 80 In section 4, page 7, line 9, leave out and insert Willie Rennie 81 In section 4, page 7, line 10, leave out and insert Brian Whittle 32 In section 4, page 7, line 10, at end insert— Miles Briggs 82 In section 4, page 7, line 17, after insert Stephen Kerr 83 In section 4, page 7, line 17, at end insert— Ross Greer 34 In section 4, page 7, line 18, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Ross Greer 35 In section 4, page 7, line 22, at end insert— Ross Greer 36 In section 4, page 7, line 24, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 37 In section 4, page 7, line 33, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 38 In section 4, page 7, line 33, at end insert— Willie Rennie 84 In section 5, page 9, line 4, at end insert— Brian Whittle 40 In section 5, page 9, line 5, at end insert— Willie Rennie 85 In section 5, page 9, line 25, leave out THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Group 9: Funding for Scottish apprenticeships and work-based learning Stephen Kerr 39 In section 5, page 8, line 36, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 41 In section 5, page 9, line 19, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 42 In section 5, page 9, line 19, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 43 In section 5, page 9, line 19, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 44 In section 5, page 9, line 19, at end insert— Stephen Kerr 86 In section 5, page 9, line 37, at end insert— Group 10: Skills funding and apprenticeship levy funds Miles Briggs 87 After section 5, insert— Miles Briggs 88 After section 5, insert— Miles Briggs 90 After section 5, insert— Daniel Johnson 91 After section 5, insert— Group 11: Reporting, monitoring and recommendations by the Council Miles Briggs 89 After section 5, insert— Ben Macpherson 48 In section 8, page 11, line 10, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 49 In section 8, page 11, leave out lines 12 to 15 Willie Rennie 92 In section 9, page 11, line 32, at end insert— Willie Rennie 93 After section 9, insert— Stephen Kerr 50 After section 10, insert— Group 12: Exercise of the Council’s functions Jackie Dunbar 51 In section 11, page 13, line 4, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Ben Macpherson 52 In section 11, page 13, line 4, at end insert— Ben Macpherson 53 In section 11, page 13, line 7, after insert Ben Macpherson 54 In section 11, page 13, leave out lines 8 and 9 Ben Macpherson 55 In section 11, page 13, line 9, at end insert— Jackie Dunbar 56 In section 11, page 13, line 13, at end insert— Ben Macpherson 57 In section 11, page 13, line 13, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Stephen Kerr 58 In section 12, page 13, line 16, at end insert— Ben Macpherson 59 Leave out section 12A Ben Macpherson 60 In section 12B, page 13, line 35, at end insert— Group 13: Membership of the Council Willie Rennie 94 After section 14, insert— Willie Rennie 94A As an amendment to amendment 94, line 5, leave out and insert Willie Rennie 95 After section 14, insert— Willie Rennie 96 After section 14, insert— Ben Macpherson 62 In section 15, page 17, line 17, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Ben Macpherson 63 In section 15, page 17, line 17, at end insert— Willie Rennie 97 In section 15, page 17, line 17, at end insert— Group 14: Apprenticeship and skills committees and boards Willie Rennie 98 In section 17, page 18, line 6, after insert Willie Rennie 99 In section 17, page 18, line 6, leave out and insert Willie Rennie 100 In section 17, page 18, line 6, after insert Willie Rennie 101 In section 17, page 18, line 6, at end insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Willie Rennie 102 In section 17, page 18, line 8, at end insert— Willie Rennie 103 In section 17, page 18, line 10, at end insert— Willie Rennie 104 In section 17, page 18, line 12, at end insert— Ross Greer 64 In section 17, page 18, line 18, leave out and insert Ross Greer 65 In section 17, page 18, line 20, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 66 In section 17, page 18, line 21, leave out Ben Macpherson 67 In section 17, page 18, line 23, leave out from to in line 24 and insert Ben Macpherson 68 In section 17, page 18, leave out lines 26 and 27 THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Stephen Kerr 69 In section 17, page 18, line 28, at end insert— Daniel Johnson 105 In section 17, page 18, line 28, at end insert— Willie Rennie 106 In section 17, page 18, line 28, at end insert— Daniel Johnson 107 In section 17, page 18, line 30, after insert Willie Rennie 108 In section 17, page 18, line 30, after insert Willie Rennie 109 In section 17, page 18, line 30, at end insert— Daniel Johnson 110 In section 17, page 18, line 31, after insert Willie Rennie 111 In section 17, page 18, line 31, after insert Stephen Kerr 112 After section 17, insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST Group 15: Review of the Act and statement on financial implications Ben Macpherson 71 In section 17A, page 18, line 37, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 72 In section 17A, page 18, line 38, leave out and insert Ben Macpherson 73 Move section 17A to after section 5 Willie Rennie 113 After section 20, insert— THIS IS NOT THE MARSHALLED LIST © Parliamentary copyright.

Last updated: 9 September 2024

Monday 9 September 2024 SSI tracker

Monday 09 September 2024 Scottish Statutory Instrument Tracker Report DPLR Lead Committee SSI Number SSI Title Date Procedure Parliamentary Additional Laid Action Information Report First Report 20 Day Committee Report 40 Day Meeting Due Meeting Name Due Recommendation Date Decision Number Date Date Date Date Date Sheriff Court Fees Order 2024/235 09/09 Negative 28/09 28/09 17/09 EHRCJ 03/11 28/10 2024 Sheriff Appeal Court 2024/236 09/09 Negative 28/09 28/09 17/09 EHRCJ 03/11 28/10 Fees Order 2024 High Court of Justiciary 2024/237 09/09 Negative 28/09 28/09 17/09 EHRCJ 03/11 28/10 Fees Order 2024 Court of Session etc. 2024/238 09/09 Negative 28/09 28/09 17/09 EHRCJ 03/11 28/10 Fees Order 2024 Justice of the Peace 2024/239 Court Fees (Scotland) 09/09 Negative 28/09 28/09 17/09 EHRCJ 03/11 28/10 Order 2024 Adults with Incapacity (Public Guardian’s 2024/240 09/09 Negative 28/09 28/09 17/09 EHRCJ 03/11 28/10 Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Council Tax Reduction 2024/230 (Scotland) Amendment 05/09 Negative 24/09 24/09 17/09 SJSS 30/10 28/10 (No. 2) Regulations 2024 Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 2024/231 C.18 05/09 Laid only 24/09 24/09 17/09 LGHP 30/10 30/10 (Commencement) Regulations 2024 Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) 2024/232 (C. 19) (Scotland) Act 2024 05/09 Laid only 24/09 24/09 17/09 HSCS 30/10 30/10 (Commencement) Regulations 2024 Local Services Franchises (Traffic 2024/229 Commissioner Notices 05/09 Negative 24/09 24/09 17/09 NZET 30/10 28/10 and Panels) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and 2024/233 05/09 Negative 24/09 24/09 17/09 HSCS 30/10 28/10 Appliances) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) Draft 2024/Draft (Scotland) Amendment 04/09 23/09 23/09 10/09 RAI 29/10 29/10 Affirmative (No. 2) Regulations 2024 Monday 09 September 2024 Page 1 of 6 Monday 09 September 2024 Scottish Statutory Instrument Tracker Report DPLR Lead Committee SSI Number SSI Title Date Procedure Parliamentary Additional Laid Action Information Report First Report 20 Day Committee Report 40 Day Meeting Due Meeting Name Due Recommendation Date Decision Number Date Date Date Date Date Rural Development (Continuation of Operation) Draft 2024/Draft 04/09 23/09 23/09 17/09 RAI 29/10 29/10 (Miscellaneous Affirmative Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Draft SI/Draft 03/09 22/09 22/09 10/09 NZET 28/10 28/10 (Amendment) Order Affirmative 2024 Academic Awards and Distinctions (SRUC) 2024/219 02/09 Negative 21/09 21/09 10/09 ECYP 11/10 07/10 (Scotland) Order of Council 2024 Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (Permitted 2024/220 30/08 Negative 21/09 21/09 10/09 CJ 11/10 07/10 Disclosure of Information) Order 2024 Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) 2024/225 30/08 Negative 21/09 21/09 10/09 HSCS 11/10 07/10 (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2024 Charges for Residues Surveillance 2024/218 29/08 Negative 21/09 21/09 10/09 RAI 11/10 07/10 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance 2024/216 (Miscellaneous 29/08 Negative 21/09 21/09 10/09 EHRCJ 11/10 07/10 Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement 2024/211 (C. 17) 15/08 Laid only 21/09 21/09 03/09 ECYP 11/10 11/10 No. 1 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024 Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 and Sheriff Appeal Court Rules 2021 Amendment) (United Attention not 2024/195 28/06 Laid only 20/09 20/09 03/09 49 EHRCJ 10/10 07/10 Nations Convention on drawn the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024) 2024 Monday 09 September 2024 Page 2 of 6 Monday 09 September 2024 Scottish Statutory Instrument Tracker Report DPLR Lead Committee SSI Number SSI Title Date Procedure Parliamentary Additional Laid Action Information Report First Report 20 Day Committee Report 40 Day Meeting Due Meeting Name Due Recommendation Date Decision Number Date Date Date Date Date Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Attention not 2024/196 1994 Amendment) 28/06 Laid only 20/09 20/09 03/09 49 EHRCJ 10/10 07/10 drawn (Protective Expenses Orders) 2024 Act of Sederunt (Proceedings for Attention not 2024/197 Determination of 28/06 Laid only 20/09 20/09 03/09 49 EHRCJ 10/10 07/10 drawn Compatibility Questions Rules) 2024 Valuation Timetable Attention not 2024/192 (Scotland) Amendment 27/06 Laid only 19/09 19/09 03/09 49 LGHP 09/10 09/10 drawn Order 2024 Valuation (Proposals Procedure) (Scotland) Attention 2024/186 27/06 Negative 19/09 19/09 03/09 49 LGHP 09/10 07/10 Amendment Regulations drawn 2024 Waste (Materials Attention not 2024/191 Facilities) (Scotland) 27/06 Negative 19/09 19/09 03/09 49 NZET 09/10 07/10 drawn Regulations 2024 Police Service of Attention not 2024/179 Scotland (Amendment) 20/06 Negative 12/09 12/09 03/09 49 CJ 02/10 30/09 drawn Regulations 2024 Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Attention not 2024/178 20/06 Negative 12/09 12/09 03/09 49 EHRCJ 02/10 30/09 Amendment) drawn (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act Attention not 2024/170 C.16 2024 (Commencement) 17/06 Laid only 09/09 09/09 25/06 47 RAI 29/09 29/09 drawn (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (United Attention 2024/174 Nations Convention on 17/06 Laid only 09/09 09/09 25/06 47 CJ 29/09 29/09 drawn the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024) 2024 Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Attention not 2024/168 (C. 15) Act 2024 14/06 Laid only 06/09 06/09 25/06 47 RAI 26...

Last updated: 9 February 2024

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Groupings of amendments Wildlife traps - training course content 180, 120, 13, 121, 14, 15, 16 Technical 59, 60, 69, 70 Section 16AA licences - offences 61, 17, 122, 123, 124 Section 16AA licences - conditions and grant 125, 128, 62, 129, 81, 63, 130, 131, 132, 133 Notes on amendments in this group Amendments 81 and 63 are direct alternatives Section 16AA licences - code of practice 83, 138, 139, 20 Section 16AA licenses - monitoring 85, 85B, 85C, 86, 87 Animal welfare inspectors’ powers 71, 21, 141, 142 Requirement for a muirburn licence 181, 182 SP Bill 24 - G2 Session 6 (2024) Removing Part 2 of the Bill 22, 24, 27, 29, 30, 35, 38, 42, 44, 46, 47 Muirburn licences - purposes 143, 88, 144, 23, 89, 90, 145, 146, 94, 149 Muirburn season 183, 25, 26...

SPICe briefings Date published: 27 June 2019

20 Years of the Scottish Parliament - Reflections on 20 years of devolution

Bernard Ponsonby, Journalist and broadcaster8Ponsonby, B. (2019, May 2). Looking back at how a new Scotland was born. Retrieved from <a href="https://stv.tv/news/politics/1437436-vote-99-birth-of-a-new-scotland/" target="_blank">https://stv.tv/news/politics/1437436-vote-99-birth-of-a-new-scotland/</a> [accessed 24 June 2019] "A quarter of our children are living in poverty.

Official Report Meeting date: 26 November 2024

Instruments considered by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee during the first quarter of the Parliamentary Year 2024-25

It is scheduled to be considered again on 26 November. As the lead committee, the Committee published its Stage 1 Report on the Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill.

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