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Gordon MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Equalities and Human Rights Commission regarding whether the recent and proposed bank closures contravene the Equalities Act 2010.
We have the opportunity to speak out for the voiceless, empower the powerless and provide shelter to the homeless, or simply just to donate a food parcel at one of the many food banks nationally. May we, on 1 November, reflect on the plight of the deprived as we consider our countless opportunities to be saints to those who need our help in our society.
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
25 February 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the banking industry about maintaining access to face-to-face banking services on high streets.
It will then run from the date of knowledge or from the date that, in the opinion of the court, it would have been reasonably practicable for the pursuer to have become aware of those facts.
It will then run from the date of knowledge or from the date that, in the opinion of the court, it would have been reasonably practicable for the pursuer to have become aware of those facts.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 February 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it still anticipates its deposit return scheme will be operational by July 2022. The 1 July 2022date set out in regulations was based on an assessment undertaken before the pandemic, but also allowed for some flexibility for businesses ...
In recent years, there has been a 4 per cent real-terms decrease in total block grant expenditure between 2022 and 2024-25. Will the cabinet secretary give way?
A major update was made in May 2008, and the next major update involved a refresh of the guidance in January 2022, so there has been progress during that period.
Members indicated agreement.Instruments subject to Affirmative Procedure Instruments subject to Affirmative Procedure Agenda item 4 is consideration of five draft affirmative instruments, on which no points have been raised.Civil and Family Justice (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc) Regulations 2020 [Draft] Civil and Family Justice (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc) Regulations 2020 [Draft]Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2020 [Draft] Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2020 [Draft]Scottish National Investment Bank...