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The idea that there is proof or evidence that a light form of smacking damages children is not borne out.Official Report, 28 February, col. 7-8
However, the Committee received a submission from Professor Joan Durrant, University of Manitoba which refuted Prof.
Other information SG Policy contact: Ian Cox Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate Animal Health and Welfare Division 7
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Notification The Animals Food and Feed Plant Health Plant Propagating Material and Seeds Miscellane.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 January 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-20923 by Maree Todd on 26 September 2023, whether it can provide an update on progress with the implementation of Anne's Law, and whether it will be in force by the end of 2025.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
29 March 2022
In light of the above, I can advise that based on the latest information from the Contractor I now anticipate that the works will be complete to allow the new link road to open to traffic by mid-May 2022 at the latest, although the Contractor is hoping to achieve an earlier da...
Collaboration and Engagement • Scottish Government work in a collegiate way with Local Government in the management of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme through sharing information, e.g. outturn reports and workings for new future homes, as well as advise local authorities of their RPAs for 2025/26 and publish the analysis of SHIPs. • Work is taken forward with relevant partners (including Registered Social Landlords) to identify the current and future housing needs of New Scots and barriers around housing for some groups, including those at risk of destitution who are not entitled to statutory housing or homelessness services. • The performance of Registered Social Landlords is considered by Local Government and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to ensure they provide appropriate support to councils for homeless applicants. 4.
In this section, an FPN means a notice specifying a sum of money that may or must be paid as an alternative to prosecution for an offence. 7. The new section 46A provides that the offences in relation to which FPNs may be issued must be specified in or by virtue of regulations.