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Engagement and Innovation
As part of its scrutiny of the environmental implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU, the Committee undertook a series of EU visits and meetings:
Met with its sister committee from the National Assembly for Wales on 30 November 2017.
Public Audit Committee 26 February 2025 Public Audit Committee 26 February 2025Decision on Taking Business in Private Decision on Taking Business in Private Good morning.
We had to intervene in the creation of the new process, as initially a law firm with limited expertise in racial discrimination were appointed to run the process.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many ministerial visits were made in Scotland in 2023, broken down by parliamentary (a) constituency and (b) region.
That investment boosts participation, supports jobs and drives cultural and economic growth nationwide. VisitScotland’s latest survey shows that history and culture are one of the biggest attractions for visitors and help to secure Scotland’s place as a world-class cultural destination.
Will she and the Government issue a directive to public bodies to follow the law by the end of the year at the latest? As I have made clear to the chamber on a number of occasions, the Scottish Government accepts the Supreme Court judgment, and action is being taken.
Winter Fuel Payment To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the United Kingdom Government regarding its plans for the winter fuel payment and any implications for the Scottish Government’s work to deliver a universal pension age winter heating payment in Scotland.
In the past financial year, more than £1 billion has been spent by local authorities on additional support for learning. However, in its latest budget settlement, the Government recognised the significance of the demand for services.