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The Committee accepts that waiting for a new CEO to be in post could be a reason to delay providing updated information, albeit weighed against the public interest in providing this information promptly.
These projected costs are based on assumptions about the number of cases that might arise annually under the new offence, and on comparisons with other legislative models.
Whilst the format of the revised Guidance will remain unchanged, it with be pre-faced by key principles in plain language and will include a new section on “High and Most Compelling” priority rating. • Action 15: Review Income Thresholds for applicant eligibility.
The review led SSSC to introduce a new model and schedule of rates to maximise their support to students to achieve their qualification and enter the workforce to support better outcomes for people who use services, their families and carers.
This feedback was incorporated into the July 2023 update, with the inclusion of either a “Yes” or “No” to confirm this information for each project. The Committee notes that the new report continues to provide this information, which is welcome.
We welcome the NCS Bill’s right to a ‘break from care’, as support to unpaid carers is an important element in the shift towards prevention. But the new right depends on assessment, and no additional funding is committed (in the Financial Memorandum) to meet the increased demand for assessment.
Without rehearsing the recommendations and areas for improvement I feel it is imperative to advise the committee that we have sought and continue to seek answers around the provision of new powers for the Chief Constable to terminate the employment of officers or staff who are unable to sustain at least recruitment vetting standards.