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Presiding Officer, I indicated at stage 2 that an amendment would be lodged at stage 3 in relation to the care-worker offence of ill-treatment or wilful neglect, which is set out in section 26 of the bill. Amendment 2 will add that offence to the list of offences in the Police (Scotland) Act 1997 that must always be disclosed in higher-level disclosures.
The Government has invested record levels in rail, opening two new passenger lines and seven new stations, providing 38 new trains and increasing train services by 10 per cent.
All too often, the police are the service of last resort. The latest action 15 update shows Police Scotland receiving just 20 extra staff members, which is less than one extra mental health worker for every 1,000 officers and staff members.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 December 2023
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.
It is that stable funding that allows organisations to plan and deliver with a greater deal of security. Some 20 organisations are new to three-year funding, 26 move from two-year funding to three-year funding and 31 move from annual funding to three-year funding.