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Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 26 August 2020 Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 26 August 2020First Minister’s Question Time First Minister’s Question Time Good afternoon.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 November 2017
The prison population has often exceeded 8,300 this year, and the latest prison population projections indicate that it will likely continue to increase into January 2025, reaching critical levels.
Have you any idea what standards are being imposed on other European countries for provision of cable in new homes? No. I do not know about new homes, but I could find out for you.
(S4O-02096) I meet the chief executive of the Scottish Court Service regularly. The last formal meeting was on 26 March, when I was given an update on SCS plans.
The Committee may wish to find the power acceptable in principle and be content that it is subject to the affirmative procedure.
New section 90A(1) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act (“the 2014 Act”) – Secure transportation: duty of Scottish Ministers to prepare and publish standards
Power conferred on: The Scottish Ministers
Power exercisable by: Publishing standards
Parliamentary procedure: None
Revised or new power: New
Provision
Section 21A inserts a new section 90A to the 2014 Act.