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Questions and Answers Date answered: 23 December 2025

S6W-42489

The final valuation roll will come into effect on 1 April 2026 and the Scottish Government will publish its report on changes in rateable values once final valuations are available.In the meantime, Ministers have received representations from the self-catering accommodation sector regarding implications of changes in draft rateable values and I met with the Chief Executive of the Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers on 17 December 2025.Decisions on non-domestic rates policy for 2026-27 including reliefs are considered in the context of the Budget in line with other government priorities and will be set out in the budget on 13 January 2026. S6W...
Questions and Answers Date answered: 22 December 2025

S6W-42507

The final valuation roll will come into effect on 1 April 2026 and the Scottish Government will publish its report on changes in rateable values once final valuations are available.In the meantime, ministers have received representations from the self-catering accommodation sector regarding the implications of changes in draft rateable values and myself met with the Chief Executive of the Association of Scotland’s Self caterers on 17 December 2025.Decisions on non-domestic rates policy for 2026-27 including reliefs are considered in the context of the Budget in line with other government priorities and will be set out on in the budget on 13 January 2026. S6W...
Questions and Answers Date answered: 18 December 2025

S6W-42684

Effective from 1 January 2026, the Economic Link licence condition will require species-specific landings of 70% for mackerel and 70% for herring into Scotland in 2026, up from the current combined requirement of 55%.These measures will apply for 2026 and be kept under review. S6W-42684
Questions and Answers Date answered: 17 December 2025

S6W-42244

Decisions on the use of reserves for specific services are rightly the responsibility of councils to take where it is prudent and sustainable to do so.The Scottish Government will continue to work in partnership with local government to address the challenges facing councils and ensure we are operating sustainable people centred public services that communities expect and deserve. S6W-42244
Questions and Answers Date answered: 17 December 2025

S6W-42324

Instead, pressures on housing and services have been driven by successive UK governments’ mismanagement of asylum policy, inadequate planning and a lack of financial assistance, which places people at risk of homelessness and destitution. S6W-42324
Questions and Answers Date answered: 17 December 2025

S6W-42475

This includes the development of the terms of reference of the SPDCs which will provide further details on membership and chairing arrangements. S6W-42475
Questions and Answers Date answered: 17 December 2025

S6W-42319

However, that plan has been delayed and, with little time left in this parliamentary session, we have therefore concluded that the Bill should be paused until the UK Government clarify their position. S6W-42319
Questions and Answers Date answered: 17 December 2025

S6W-42320

A full financial memorandum will be published alongside the bill when it is introduced in the next parliamentary which will set out relevant costs. S6W-42320
Questions and Answers Date answered: 16 December 2025

S6W-42231

The Act makes the child’s welfare paramount and requires decision-makers to consider any risk of prejudice caused by delay, but it does not set statutory time limits.The 2011 Scottish Government Guidance on the Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2009 and the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 emphasises that decisions should be made within timescales appropriate to the child’s developmental needs and that avoiding delay is essential, as prolonged uncertainty can harm a child’s welfare and stability.The duration of the process varies according to the child’s circumstances, the complexity of the case, and the time taken to complete necessary legal and administrative procedures. S6W...
Questions and Answers Date answered: 16 December 2025

S6W-42267

The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity is due to meet with the local stakeholders on 14 January when we hope to have further information from Transport Scotland. S6W-42267

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