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I am particularly pleased that I was able to protect the nature restoration fund of £26 million, meaning that it has been at that level for two consecutive years.
This was highlighted by one respondent, who 3 noted that the current government policy to provide free NHS dental treatment to people under 26 years of age is not feasible in light of these cost pressures– “For some items of service the lab fee alone is now more than the fee paid for it.
As noted in the evidence sessions section 3(2)(a) of the Bill sets out a duty on Scottish Ministers to have regard to Article 11 (so far as it concerns adequate food) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and a new Human Rights Bill will be introduced to Parliament during this (2021-26...
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Date answered:
16 January 2024
In 2021-22, which is the latest year for which data is available, net migration of taxpayers improved across all tax bands—which is crucial—and £200 million in additional taxable income was brought into Scotland.
Therefore, consistent with our programme for government, the new strategy proposes action to restrict the promotion of food and drink that are high in fat, salt and sugar.
I raised the issue further, I got more reports in the local media and I hosted a visit by the cabinet secretary, which she may remember, to the home of Greenock Morton FC at Cappielow park.