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SPICe briefings Date published: 29 November 2023

Key Issues for Session 6 - 2023 Update - Climate Change Adaptation Programme

Which is why the other side of the climate coin – adaptation to make us more resilient in a climate changed world – is just as important as the mitigation which Net Zero provides.

Committee reports Date published: 30 October 2025

Report on pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27: responding to long-term fiscal pressures - Public sector pay

Public sector pay The Scottish Government’s public sector pay policy published in December 2024 provides a framework for yearly pay deals to be limited to a 3% increase in 2025-26 or to a cumulative 9% over three years from 2025-26 to 2027-28.1Scottish Government. (2024, December 4).

SPICe briefings Date published: 12 January 2021

Update to the Climate Change Plan - Background Information and Key Issues - Room for Optimism, not Complacency

New climate promises from some nations, along with plans from the USA to re-enter the Paris Agreement mean that the rise in world temperatures could be held to 2.1°C by the end of this century.

Last updated: 30 June 2025

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S6M-16874: Fulton MacGregor: The Plight of Albion Rovers and Preserving Scotland’s Historic Football Clubs— That the Parliament notes with concern the financial difficulties faced by Albion Rovers FC; believes that the Coatbridge club, which is one of Scotland’s oldest, was founded in 1882 and has been an integral part of the community for over 140 years; notes that these financial concerns were detailed in a statement from the club in March 2025 and include the impending loss of the SPFL "parachute payment" that it currently receives from the start of the 2025- 26 season; considers that historic clubs, such as Albion Rovers, have played a significant role in shaping Scotland’s football heritage and the communities they serve, bringing joy to many supporters, providing a pathway for local talent and fostering aspiration; is concerned that financial pressures and changing football structures threaten the future of many clubs with deep-rooted local and historical significance; acknowledges the efforts of fans, volunteers and businesses in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency in supporting Albion Rovers through what it sees as these challenging times, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government, football authorities and community stakeholders to explore ways to support and sustain historic clubs, with the aim of ensuring that they continue to thrive and contribute to their communities for generations to come.

Official Report Meeting date: 7 February 2019

Meeting of the Parliament 07 February 2019

The success of a club is, of course, not measured just on the pitch. Kilmarnock FC’s community outreach programmes have brought enormous benefit to the local community.

Committee reports Date published: 5 June 2019

Stage 2 Report on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill - Annex A - Response to Committee's Recommendations on Climate Change Plans

We are of the view that the approach taken in the Bill as stands will allow for appropriate alignment of Plan timing with Paris Agreement processes. In particular, it is noted that if the Bill achieves commencement by the end of 2019, then the next full Plan will be required at the latest by end 2024, which would ali...

Last updated: 11 June 2025

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Bureau members may wish to note for information that the rota for Members’ Business until October recess is as follows– Week beginning Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 26 May 2025 SNP *CON *SNP 2 June 2025 LAB SNP SNP 9 June 2025 CON SNP LAB 16 June 2025 SNP CON SNP 23 June 2025 SNP GRN CON Summer Recess 2025 1 September 2025 LAB SNP SNP 8 September 2025 CON SNP ...

Committees Published: 26 March 2025

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