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Committee reports
Date published:
11 May 2023
Report on the Scottish Government's Air Quality Improvement Plan and wider air quality issues - Conclusions
Disparities in performance on air quality are concerning and point to the need for some local authorities to learn good practice from their peers. But, without a more secure funding base, councils may continue to struggle to make the most of that strategic role, which risks hindering full realisation of the Improvement Plan's aims.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 March 2023
College regionalisation inquiry - Removing duplication
This also requires additional government funding.
The Scottish College of the Future report, published in June 2021, recommended that SFC to set out the roles and remits of universities and colleges, with a “distinctive and inclusive” role for colleges in delivery of SCQF Level 7 and 8 and/or HND and HNC qualifications to avoid unnecessary duplication and e...
Committee reports
Date published:
25 January 2023
Budget Scrutiny 2023-24 - Continuing Pressure on 2022-23 Budget
Continuing Pressure on 2022-23 Budget
The Scottish Government published its Emergency Budget ReviewThe Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR) published on 7 November on 7 November 2022, which identified £615 million in savings for this financial year, on top of an initial package of £560 million announced by the Deputy First Minister on 7 September.Initial package of £560 million announced by the Deputy First Minister on 7 September These savings were made to allow funds...
Committee reports
Date published:
8 November 2022
Pre-Budget 2023-24 - Accountability
It is therefore disappointing to hear that the NPF is not seen as explicitly or transparently driving financial decisions by the Government nor as a mechanism by which organisations are held to account for spending funding effectively.
We recommend the Scottish Government takes this opportunity to consider how it can link spending and equalities and human r...
Committee reports
Date published:
3 November 2022
Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2023-24: Scotland's Public Finances in 2023-24 and the Impact of the Cost of Living and Public Service Reform - Introduction
Our report also explores some of the Committee's other ongoing areas of interest, including funding net zero targets, making progress against the national outcomes in the National Performance Framework, and ensuring greater fiscal transparency.
News
Published:
11 July 2022
Targeted pandemic-level response is needed to address the energy bills crisis, says Holyrood’s Net Zero Committee
The report says that a national publicity campaign – akin to those used during the pandemic – and increased support and funding for those providing advice and advocacy at a local level is needed, so that everyone in Scotland looking for help can find it.
Committee reports
Date published:
17 June 2022
Annual Report 2021 - 2022 - Inquiries, Reports & Stand-alone Evidence Sessions
The Scottish Attainment Challenge
A key aspect of the Committtee's work during the first half of 2022 has been scrutiny of the Scottish Attainment Challenge and how the funds have been used to support children in areas of deprivation.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 February 2022
The 2020/21 audit of the Crofting Commission - Introduction
Introduction
Through its scrutiny of reports prepared by the Auditor General for Scotland (AGS) and Audit Scotland, the Public Audit Committee examines whether public funds are being spent wisely and holds to account those who are charged with spending tax payer’s money.
Committee reports
Date published:
13 January 2022
Stage 1 Report on The Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill - Financial implications
Financial implications
Whilst the modification to the 2008 Act remains in force, the PM explains that alternative financial assistance for those people self-isolating due to COVID-19 for those on low incomes is being provided through the Scottish Government’s Self Isolation Support Grant (SISG) administered by local authorities using the Scottish Welfare Fund statutory guidance. Parents and carers of those who are under 16 and are notified to self-isolate are also currently eligible to claim the SISG.
Committee reports
Date published:
18 November 2021
Subordinate Legislation considered by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee on 16 November 2021 - Annex
This legislation will put in place an aid scheme, with funding provided by the Scottish Government, which will allow a number of pigs to be minimally processed and placed into Private Storage, before being reintroduced into the food chain at a later stage.
