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Date answered:
1 October 2025
S6W-40610
We continue to provide enhanced support to those Boards not on track to meet the standard, providing access to professional advice, ensuring they have robust improvement plans in place and monitoring their implementation. S6W-40610
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Date answered:
30 September 2025
S6W-40572
Whilst part of this preparation for release, progression to less secure conditions is an option, however, not an automatic entitlement.We currently have 3 establishments which are classed as ‘open’, HMP Castle Huntly, and the Community Custody Units, Lilias and Bella.The following table shows the number of individuals in SPS care that have transferred from a ‘closed prison’ to those 3 sites:YearNumber of individuals transferred to HMP Castle HuntlyNumber of individuals transferred to HMP BellaNumber of individuals transferred to HMP LiliasJan – Dec 2021153--Jan – Dec 2022162136Jan – Dec 20232411932Jan – Dec 20242043335Jan – Sept 2025*1581935*Data up to 18 September 2025. S6W...
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Date answered:
30 September 2025
S6W-40557
We expect that Vulcan will continue operations until at least April 2027. S6W-40557
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Date answered:
30 September 2025
S6W-40579
Furthermore, the detection of stranding events has also improved over time with increased awareness, volunteer coverage, social media and cultural engagement with cetacean conservation.Any applications for development in Scotland’s seas involves careful consideration of the project’s potential environmental impact, including on European Protected Species.The Scottish Government will more fully consider the findings of the report. S6W...
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Date answered:
25 September 2025
S6W-40516
In addition to the direct capital grant funding, RTPs can apply to the Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Fund for both Design and Construction, and they worked with local authorities in receipt of Bus Infrastructure Fund awards.There are no plans to amend the current criteria of the People and Places programme to include park and ride facilities as eligible capital projects. S6W-40516
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Date answered:
24 September 2025
S6W-40251
Pregnant women who know that they were exposed in utero to DES should inform their obstetrician and be aware of the increased risks of ectopic pregnancy and preterm labour.The Scottish Government continues to fund the charity Health in Mind to deliver peer support services to those affected by historic forced adoption, including mothers and adoptees. S6W-40...
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Date answered:
24 September 2025
S6W-40506
Understanding current provision across Scotland will provide a starting point for improvement and underpin work going forward to develop a national approach. S6W-40506
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Date answered:
23 September 2025
S6W-40500
Information on key risks is included in the NDA Annual Report and Accounts which is provided to Scottish Government as well as being published and laid at the Scottish Parliament every year.In addition, specific requirements relating to accountability of the NDA to Scottish Ministers for its operations in Scotland as well as provision of relevant information and other specific requirements pertinent to Scottish Government remain in the updated 2024 Framework document. S6W...
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Date answered:
23 September 2025
S6W-40258
Legislation does not require Scottish Ministers to consult before using the Emergency Early Release (EER) power contained within the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (as inserted by Section 11 of the Bail & Release from Custody Act 2023) due to its emergency function.Its use in June-July 2024 in relation to the EER for prison population overcrowding was accepted by the Parliament Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee as within the limits of the relevant legislation.Individuals registered for the Victims Notification Scheme (VNS) were notified if the prisoner related to their case was to be released early under the EER process.Engagement with Victim Support Organisations (VSOs) was part of the development of the EER, specifically, arrangements were made to prescribe a number of VSOs under section 14 of the 2023 Act to enable them to request specified information from the SPS on behalf of victims (who have confirmed that they wish the VSO to do so). S6W...
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Date answered:
23 September 2025
S6W-40176
We are engaging proactively with the UK Government on the exceptions they are seeking to the SPS agreement which overlap with devolved competencies. S6W-40176
