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To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture raised any concerns in relation to human rights during his recent visit to China. I visited China between 22 – 29 November.
The governance that we are talking about in that space is around how the force is run and managed. I know that the new chief constable has done a lot of work and is in the process of trying to change the whole internal governance structure.
Stage 3 of the Bill is scheduled for 16 and 17 September. We are content that the new Commissioner meets the criteria for the establishment of new SPCB supported bodies as set out by the Committee.
The Scottish Government has pledged £5 million, and a further £4.1 million has been generously allocated by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The displays and exhibits in the new centre will utilise the latest technology.
Procurement Exercise Today marks the conclusion of a robust and competitive procurement exercise which delivers a new and improved contract and a new supplier of these services in Scotland from January 2027 to March 2035.
Importantly, the report further recognises that we have launched “complex new benefits – including Scottish Child Payment and Child Disability Payment”, as well as our most complex benefit yet, Adult Disability Payment.