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To ask the Scottish Government what provision is being made for mass testing, utilising rapid lateral flow tests, at the Euro 2020 fan zone events at Glasgow Green.
S cotland could adopt a proportionate toolbox of alternatives taking inspiration from good examples elsewhere including Australia and New Zealand including rapid independent reviews and time-limited statutory inquiries.
StepChange go on to say: “Rising council tax arrears are of particular concern due to the notoriously robust collection practices of Local Authorities, as detailed in our 2024 report ‘Looking Through the Keyhole’, including the rapid deployment of diligence measures and financial penalties.
As a Local Authority, Aberdeen City Council has strived to meet the challenges presented by the rapid influx of displaced people seeking support and refuge because of international conflict and has offered sanctuary to over 2000 people.
As you note in your letter, the next step for the Scottish Government was to commission a survey towards the end of last year, similar to the previous rapid review, to ensure continued oversight and improvement in this area.
I am pleased that all four governments have subsequently agreed that approximately half of the programme can now be signed off by ministers and look forward to rapid progress in the new year. The UK government, Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive have agreed not to progress the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications Common Framework ...