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iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 7 November 2023, Cols 6-7
The Committee asked the Minister for reassurance that rural local authority areas will not be penalised for not moving forward as quickly as other (urban) local authority areas.
The Government must review the National Outcomes every five years and has started its latest review. During the review, the Government must:
consult with the public and consider the feedback it receives
show how they are aiming to reduce inequalities caused by socio-economic disadvantages when setting the new Outcomes
seek views from the Scottish Parliament on the proposed new National Outcomes.
Culturally, services which have always been in reality the engine room of the Parliament, may be seen in a new light and their work more widely appreciated.
That means more money going into the pockets of carers, which is a good thing, but only £7 million of that relates to the increased eligibility criteria, which include, for example, advanced full-time education applicants.
Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme. 7. Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Bill at Stage 1.
Action Anne, Stuart and Alison Agenda item 7 AOCB Members have suggested we meet in person at alternative meetings as whilst Virtual meetings can be helpful, the feelings of isolation are markedly strong at times.
This conclusion is based on the terms of paragraph 7(2) of Part 1 of schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998, under which the observance and implementation of international obligations is excepted from the reservation.
Much progress has been made, and as part of the delivery programme SPPA has introduced new processes and has demonstrated the innovation I want to see more of across the public sector.