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Finance and Public Administration Committee 07 May 2024 Finance and Public Administration Committee 07 May 2024Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape Good morning, and welcome to the 16th meeting in 2024 of the Finance and Public Administration Committee.
Do you think that your roles are democratic and sufficiently so? May we start with David Hamilton? I do not know how they can be democratic, in all honesty.
Prison will always be necessary for those who pose a risk of harm to victims and the public, but in many cases it may not be the most effective way to deal with offending behaviour and reduce reoffending.
Eligibility for support remains unchanged across both No One Left Behind concerned at the potential and Fair Start Scotland as a result of this decision. impact this cut in funding may have on vulnerable people and those experiencing poverty during these most difficult of times.