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Apprenticeship levy
In relation to the apprenticeship levy, witnesses expressed concerns about companies being double levied, the transparency of the Scottish Government's use of the levy, and how users' needs can best be met through the levy.
The apprenticeship levy was introduced by the UK Government in 2017 and applies to all UK employers (public, priv...
We continue to work collaboratively with NHS Boards and actively promote the sharing of best practice to help address any gaps identified through these visits.
Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) have an important role working with the government and business; advising on the best ways to support people with learning disabilities into and during their employment, promoting the standard as best practice to ensure that people are adequately supported in the workplace.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its latest and revised best estimation is for the in-service delivery date for when the Glen Sannox ferry will be operable on the CalMac route, and the total estimated overall cost of the vessel upon delivery.
I do not have the figures at my fingertips, but I see an organisation that has a real drive to address those issues and that is trying its best to reassure its staff and the public that it will address those matters effectively—although we hear of terrible cases, I think that Police Scotland is doing its best to be b...
We are working with SSEN and our Shore Power equipment supplier to progress the shore power connection and infrastructure at the earliest opportunity in 2025/26 (operation of the new vessels does not rely on this).