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The dilemma, though, is that very few members of the public will buy that story and Governments saying, “We’re not quite sure if we can do this stuff.”
Eligible pupils in Primary 6 through to Secondary 6 can benefit from free school meals in Scotland.In addition, the Scottish Government initiated a partnership between Young Scot and the Scottish Grocers Federation to explore and pilot use of the Young Scot National Entitlement Card to buy healthier options.The Scottish Government continues to focus on impr...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 January 2025
It urged people to be cautious when buying electric bikes or e-scooters reminding the public that some models may not be permitted for use on public roads and that anyone found riding a non-compliant e-bike or e-scooter on a public road will likely have it seized by officers, with a significant cost to the owner.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prioritise the (a) building and (b) buying of larger properties to provide suitable homes for households with children that have been living long term in temporary accommodation.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 February 2024
Subject to approval by Parliament, from 23 February 2024 it will be illegal to rehome, sell, buy, or transfer ownership of an XL Bully dog to another person.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 December 2023
The most direct levers on the cost of buying or running a petrol or diesel car – fuel duty and vehicle excise duty – are reserved to the UK Government, who acknowledged in their Net Zero Review that revenues from existing motoring taxes will decline sharply this decade as we transition away from fossil fuels and the taxes based on them.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what further regulations are being put in place to restrict those under the age of 18 from buying disposable vapes. We have a clear message on vaping – that it is one possible smoking cessation method and not a lifestyle accessory.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 December 2022
Scottish Government staff are also encouraged to aim to buy reduced rail fares, including day returns, saver tickets and also avoid expensive flexible/anytime rail fares whenever possible.