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As noted in my previous letter dated 6 July 2022, I have announced new and ambitious targets to eliminate long waits for planned care, that will require a strong focussed approach to successfully achieve them.
As noted in my previous letter dated 6 July 2022, I have announced new and ambitious targets to eliminate long waits for planned care, that will require a strong focussed approach to successfully achieve them.
Finally, the Committee will shortly hold scrutiny sessions to consider the New Deal for Business. The focus of that work is likely to be an assessment of the relationship and partnership-working between the Scottish Government and business sector and progress against the priorities set out in the New Deal for Business Group’s implementation plan.
Minsters noted their previous agreement to the F:ISC Terms of Reference and agreed to new Operating Guidelines. Ministers discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine and how governments will continue to work together on the related challenges.
The publication of the Fair Work Evidence Plan in early 2024 will further support our understanding of the impact of the Fair Work Action Plan as we move forward with delivery.
Comments for the Future in Educational Exchanges and Collaboration between Taiwan and Scotland: • Resource Allocation for Facilitating Physical Visits: Allocating resources to support faculty staff's physical visits plays a pivotal role in promoting universities and 5 maintaining robust relationships and effective co...
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Date answered:
20 November 2023
The Scottish Government is committed to upholding its robust standards when it comes to Human Rights. I visited the UAE between 24-27 October and met senior government and business leaders to promote Scotland’s planned COP28 business programme and advance our bilateral trade and investment relationship with the UAE.
For example, in the Transport sector the existing ZEV mandate is not included in the baseline (so appears in Policy Package 1, and so is included as a Plan cost) while in buildings, the new homes mandate is included the baseline, and so is excluded from Plan costs.
It will also enable new homes in rural communities, with planning policies that are more proactive and directive in shaping existing places and creating new ones.