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Date answered:
30 October 2024
S6W-30615
The following table breaks this down by the size thresholds requested.Land parcel size threshold (ha)Number of land parcels in size threshold500-9991121,000-2,9991653,000+78These land ownership data relate to land owned or managed by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) and the following five public bodies:1.Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS);2.NatureScot;3.Ministry of Defence (MoD);4.Scottish Ministers Crofting and Farming Estate; and5.Scottish Water.The data analysed in providing the response to this question have been provided by the respective public bodies themselves, who collate and update their own data independently, so the data used here may be slightly out of date. S6W...
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Date answered:
29 October 2024
S6W-30620
Ministerial consideration of a lotting decision and what factors may be expected to make a community more sustainable will be based on the individual circumstances of the landholding and the particular communities in question.While this assessment will depend on these individual factors, it is anticipated that the assessment of potential contributions to the sustainability of communities would include having regard to high level objectives such as economic development, repopulation, maintenance of populations, regeneration, public health, social wellbeing and environmental wellbeing.Further information can also be found in my letter to the Convener of Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: cabsecralriproviding-further-information-following-informal-briefing-on-the-land-reform-bill-14-may.pdf (parliament.scot) S6W...
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Date answered:
29 October 2024
S6W-30304
This includes providing funding to organisations and programmes such as SSERC and the Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) Programme, to equip practitioners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to create inspiring STEM learning experiences.In addition, the Scottish Government funds the Young STEM Leader Programme which inspires young people to take up STEM subjects, as well as initiatives such as Maths Week Scotland which promotes numeracy as an essential life skill. S6W...
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Date answered:
29 October 2024
S6W-30301
Regular discussions are ongoing, with the most recent meeting held on 14 October, and further meetings planned to develop robust proposals for such a power to ensure that any legislative amendments will be effective in delivering the greater freedoms local authorities wish to have while providing assurance over potential increased financial risk. S6W-30301
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Date answered:
29 October 2024
S6W-30088
The Scottish Government does not intend to publish details of this range of engagements.I also met with representatives of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) on the 19th of September, prior to the statement, to provide an overview of the Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment ahead of its publication.The views of young people have, and continue to be, vital to informing our approach to evolving the qualifications and assessment system and I remain committed to meaningfully engaging with young people (including the SYP) as we take this work forward. S6W...
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Date answered:
28 October 2024
S6W-30439
We are currently commissioning an independent evaluation which will help to determine this and the impact of the Fund to date, in due course. S6W-30439
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Date answered:
28 October 2024
S6W-30391
As MUP was estimated to have resulted in a decrease in alcohol-attributable deaths and hospital admissions related to chronic conditions, the evaluation took this as further evidence to suggest that MUP has reduced consumption in those that drink at hazardous and harmful levels.Overall, the evidence supports that MUP has had a positive impact on health outcomes, including alcohol-related health inequalities. S6W...
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Date answered:
28 October 2024
S6W-30516
It is therefore important that any such proposal is considered in the round in wider electricity market reform, which considers how we can establish an energy system that ultimately delivers investment, energy security and translates the lower costs of renewables through to consumers.The Scottish Government welcomes the constructive engagement we have had with Ofgem, NG ESO, the UK Government and industry on the reform of electricity markets, however, it is crucial that the UK Government urgently provides clarity on the timetable and direction of travel on this key piece of work. S6W...
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Date answered:
22 October 2024
S6W-30494
It provides a system of accountability for the fair and effective management of all staff and requires all NHS Boards to demonstrate that staff are: well informed; appropriately trained and developed; involved in decisions; treated fairly and consistently, with dignity and respect, in an environment where diversity is valued; and, provided with a continuously improving and safe working environment, promoting the health and wellbeing of staff, patients and the wider community. S6W...
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Date answered:
22 October 2024
S6W-30502
It provides a system of accountability for the fair and effective management of all staff and requires all NHS Boards to demonstrate that staff are: well informed; appropriately trained and developed; involved in decisions; treated fairly and consistently, with dignity and respect, in an environment where diversity is valued; and, provided with a continuously improving and safe working environment, promoting the health and wellbeing of staff, patients and the wider community. S6W...
