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The local authority has a planned programme of visits to all schools and centres. Information from these visits is moderated and used to inform next steps and priorities.
The biggest single tax rise was the change to employer national insurance contributions, which raises around £26 billion next year. The OBR “assume that firms pass on most but not all of their higher tax costs to employees”.
The Cabinet Secretary said the Charter is a 'living, breathing document' and as the Scottish social security system is quite new, the Government is keen to continuously improve it.iiSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 06 June 2024, Col 26
Members enquired about changes to wording specifical...
Consideration by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform (DPLR) Committee
At its meeting on 26 September 2023, the DPLR Committee considered the instrument and determined that it did not need to draw the attention of the Parliament to the instrument on any grounds within its remit.
Offence of failure to protect from FGM
Section 72 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 created a new offence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland of failing to protect a girl under the age of 16 from the risk of FGM.
Committee reports
Date published:
27 November 2018
These groups require levels of support from SDS, and associated funding and support from the Government, to give them the local profile and leverage required to perform their functions effectively.
26: The Committee notes the emphasis and importance placed on DYW regional groups in engaging with SMEs.
I know that councils have the money—you have certainly given it to them—but I wonder whether they are getting it out quickly enough. Councils are working as best they can. They have had to set up brand-new systems in a matter of weeks, when it would normally take them months to do so.
People expect that these days, whether on Facebook or in the clips used by news organisations. I am with you on the issue, as you know, but I think that we should respect our colleagues in broadcasting, who are trying to make the best-quality product.
One study found the introduction of MUP coincided with an increase in Scottish internet searches for cheap alcohol and online outlets compared with England.4Leon, D.A., Yom-Tov, E., & Johnson, A.M. (2021).