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All documents are available on the Scottish Parliament website at: www.parliament.scot/documents SP Bill 4 Session 6 (2021)
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My understanding—Jess Dolan will correct me if I am wrong—is that a top slice of a sort has been retained for 2025-26, which is to cover any residual costs that are incurred in winding up the regional body.
The Scottish Government propose consent because—
The implications are ‘theoretical’ only and unlikely to be applied to devolved benefits; and
If refusing consent led to DWP ending Agency Agreements that would put case transfer at risk.
As part of this work SPS is liaising with key partners, relevant stakeholders and third sector service providers to ensure the transfer is successfully concluded. SPS is in continued dialogue with the contractor KPSL, and their sub-contractor, Serco Justice Services.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 February 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been allocated in 2025-26 to support local authorities to develop Good Food Nation plans, and when local authorities will be formally notified of their individual allocations.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 January 2025
On 4 December 2024, I met Claire Mack, the Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, to discuss the broad parameters of the draft Scottish Budget 2025-26 in relation to offshore wind and wider renewables.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 September 2024
Within the difficult financial environment a decision has not yet been made on the funding for the Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme for 2025-26.Any decision on funding for LIFT will be made within the full context of the Scottish Government’s budget discussions for FY 2025-26.