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Equal Opportunities
As noted earlier in this report, the Committee established two lived experience panels to inform its scrutiny of the Housing Bill. One panel consisted of tenants and the other of landlords. Both were established with a view to shaping the Committee’s scrutiny of the Housing Bill by better understanding the issues affecting these groups....
Changes to the process for applying for a 'Market rent only' (MRO) lease.
The inclusion of a right for tenants to stock a guest beer.
Changes to the arbitration process.
A proposal for a Bill to protect private sector tenants by introducing measures to limit rent increases and to increase the availability of information about rent levels. .
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the current average waiting time is for dyslexia screening. Public Health Scotland (PHS) does not collect data on the waiting times patient experience for dyslexia screening.
I accept that the situation is improving, which is positive. With regard to the visits that take place—including pre-placement visits, although you explained that a pre-placement visit may not be possible—who carries them out?
Recent activities: Maria Prymachenko exhibition: Works by Mariia Prymachenko displayed at Edinburgh Central Library — chosen deliberately as a high-footfall public space to reach everyday audiences through accidental encounters. Film screenings: • Screening of “The Editorial Office” at the French Institute in Scotlan...
Any messaging around this recommendation should be crafted with this in mind. Screen-time It is often difficult for parents and carers of neurodivergent children to avoid screens, especially when they are used for so many things these days, including at school.