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The committee also wrote to Diabetes Scotland to seek its view on the issues raised in the petition. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, a response has not been forthcoming.
Does the First Minister agree that the payment, in addition to the Scottish child payment, shows that this Parliament has the best interests of the people of Scotland, along with tackling poverty, at the heart of decision making?
The report highlights Flood Re, which is a re-insurance scheme to help people to access affordable flood insurance, and sets out that it is a best practice example of how institutions can underwrite risks that are not realistically within individuals’ control.
I am really keen to give the people who will take part in the pilot as much ownership of the decisions as possible, in order that they feel confident that they have the right options to choose from that will best meet their travel needs and their interests.
Over and above that, when the SPS established the two units, it took into account international and academic evidence and the best possible advice on how to properly effect rehabilitation.
Without that close working relationship, I struggle to see how the UK Government can understand the needs of our communities and profess to know what is best for them.
Local authorities are also given funding to support activities to welcome displaced people. They can decide how best to use those funds, taking into account local circumstances and needs.
It is also important that we find out from the Scottish Government and Education Scotland how they monitor children and young people who are being consulted on the curriculum across Scotland, in line with the Scottish Government’s best practice, and whether the Scottish Government currently monitors data in relation to sexual assault in schools.
We will continue to do all that we can for all the population of Scotland to ensure that people’s mental health is the best it possibly can be. Mr Carson touched on money worries.
A series of “lessons learned” events are being planned with health and social care partnerships at which to explore learning and share best practice in responding to recent system pressures.