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In 2011-12, we had a £70 million gap between our expenditure on community-based care and institution-based care; in 2014-15, that gap was reduced to £26 million. We are investing in our communities, keeping people in the community and preventing hospital admissions unless they are absolutely essential.
The evidence session was scheduled following correspondence from the Confederation of British Industry Scotland in December, which expressed concerns in relation to the adoption of the living wage policy by Scottish local government.
Is it possible that at some stage, perhaps in the enthusiasm when she attends the games, Liz Smith will give credit where credit is due to the organising committee?
Finance Committee 26 March 2014 Finance Committee 26 March 2014Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: Stage 1 Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: Stage 1 Good morning and welcome to the Finance Committee’s 10th meeting in 2014.
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Explainer: The UK Internal Market Act 2020 and implications for the Scottish Parliament
This briefing outlines the operation of the UK Internal Market Act 2020 and its implications for the Scottish Parliament.
It is now finally in step with the 96 per cent of people who, in responses to the consultation on the bill, expressed support for the proposal as a whole.
I am very pleased to hear about the provision of some outdoor furniture, which I hope will afford staff, visitors and—from time to time, though obviously not too often—members the opportunity of appreciating the building’s outdoor environment.
To be honest, I am proud to be part of a Scottish Parliament that seeks to lead in this way, and I give credit to the Presiding Officer for her leadership.