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13 May 2025
S6W-37417
We are committed to working in partnership with our fisheries stakeholders and coastal communities to develop and deliver proportionate fisheries and marine conservation measures which align environmental protection with a flourishing and profitable fishing industry.A range of measures are already in place to ensure that the marine environment is protected, including the use of quotas to support fishing within sustainable limits. We also support and encourage best...
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Date answered:
30 April 2025
S6W-36876
In regards to part A of the question, the best source for care home closure data sits with the Care Inspectorate (CI) via their ‘service cancellations and registrations publication’.
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29 April 2025
S6W-36088
This model brings the person, their families, carers and all service providers together to devise a package of care and support in a joined-up, holistic manner across various services and agencies to achieve the best outcomes for individuals. In December 2024 we published the GIRFE toolkit and Health Boards are now required to set out how they will embed th...
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23 April 2025
S6W-36314
Comhairle connects existing open-source civic technologies into a unified interface that will allow the Scottish Government to scale the number, scope and quality of its public dialogues, and guide users towards best public engagement practice.We have been working closely with colleagues in the UK Government to help to trial and improve their AI driven Cons...
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11 April 2025
S6W-36430
The impact of Scottish Government policies is estimated to grow over time to keep 100,000 children out of poverty by 2028-29.As set out in Best Start, Bright Futures, the Scottish Government recognises that a balanced approach is needed to effectively tackle child poverty and to meet the 2030 targets.
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31 March 2025
S6W-35918
The Scottish Government is committed to improving connectivity in rural areas and are considering alternative models of public transport delivery.The second Strategic Transport Projects Review recommends that pilot schemes, involving demand responsive transport and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) draw on innovative solutions, international best practice, and s...
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27 March 2025
S6W-35790
The following table shows the number of children in households with a homelessness application and where there is one or more associated temporary accommodation placements in a calendar year since 2021.Number of children on homelessness applications where there is at least one associated temporary accommodation placement in the year 2021202220232024Jan-SepChildren18,04219,52920,61818,170Notes:Data for 2024 is only available up to 30 September.Children on the homelessness application may or may not enter associated temporary accommodation placement(s).There may be duplication in the number of children, for example, if the same child is linked to more than one homelessness application, either within the same reporting year and/or across multiple reporting years.The Scottish Government is committed to reducing the number of households and time spent in temporary accommodation and we are taking a number of actions in line with the report’s conclusions. The best...
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Date answered:
19 March 2025
S6W-35453
The Scottish Government allows local authorities the financial freedom to operate independently, and local authorities are best placed to identify and respond to local needs and priorities.
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Date answered:
11 March 2025
S6W-35255
It was always the intention to use the initial 30 minute reduction in April 2024 as an opportunity to learn and assess how best to move forward with any further reduction in the working week.The Scottish Government is therefore committed to fully implementing the remaining 60 minute reduction in the working week for all Agenda for Change staff on 1 April 20...
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18 February 2025
S6W-34954
The Scottish Government has a sustained focus on the delivery of these plans and meet with Cancer Management Teams in all Health Boards across Scotland frequently, including NHS Grampian, to identify challenges, explore solutions, and share best practice.This year we have allocated an additional £30 million funding to reduce waiting times across a ran...
