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National performance framework
As the National Performance Framework's National Outcomes are to be reviewed every 5 years, a review in Session 7 is likely and our successor committee with responsibility for housing may wish to be aware of our comments on the creation of the new housing indicator.
It is proposed that an amending instrument is made to address points 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 raised by the Committee and will be laid for 28 days to ensure compliance with the requirements of the negative procedure.
I understand that, for example, Leith police station is supposed to operate from 7 am until midnight, seven days a week, but that, last year, it was open as advertised only on 29 days between January and 22 September.
These new clients are more likely to be in employment (26% as opposed to 16%), younger (33% under 35 compared to 22% repeat clients), and living in the least deprived Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation areas.
The blog also highlights areas where data does not currently allow for monitoring of progress. The latest summary is presented below.
Of the 62 indicators with performance data, 17 are improving, 31 maintaining performance and 14 worseningFigure 9: The performance of the National Performance Framework national indicators grouped by outcome, at 13 November 2...
Committee reports
Date published:
13 November 2020
Results are available shortly after the release of the equivalent UK monthly GDP statistics, at around 45-50 days after the reference period.
The latest estimates from the State of the Economy report (29 September 2020) forecast that in the short term the central scenario is for economic output in Scotland to fall 9.8% in 2020, broadly in line with the Bank...
Michael Gove provided an update on the fourth meeting to the House of Commons where he emphasised the progress being made:
I would like to update the House on [the Joint Committee’s] latest meeting, which took place earlier this morning.
One of the damaged ambulances has been brought to Scotland for display. The CPG accepted new members and established a process for future membership requests.
Screen Scotland’s strategy and its funding, which will increase by £2 million in 2025-26, support inclusive and sustainable growth of our screen sector, with a focus on ensuring wide access to cinema and a diverse range of screen content.