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The programme of bereavement work currently spans many Ministerial portfolios, reflecting the wide range of impacts bereavement has on people’s lives. The Scottish Government Bereavement cross-policy network continues to engage and listen to bereavement sector partners as we take forward & draw on the UK Commission’s findings.
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Date answered:
3 November 2023
In addition, I have met with the UK Government Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability three times and advocated for a social tariff targeted at consumers living under vulnerable circumstances, including high energy users that use medical equipment at home.
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Date answered:
20 September 2023
It is anticipated that payment to support delivery of this commitment will be provided through the sustainable rate setting process, as is currently the case for the ELC real Living Wage commitment. S6W-21134
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to make the granting of licence permissions conditional on payment of the real living wage, as part of its Fair Work Action Plan, and, if so, which types of licences it anticipates will be in scope.
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Date answered:
29 August 2023
We value our culture sector and the fundamental part this plays in our everyday lives, our national identity, and how we present ourselves to the world.
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Date answered:
28 August 2023
To date there are 110 GP practices currently live with the new system. We expect all Health Boards to enter into agreements with the Supplier by mid-2024, and full rollout completed by 2026.
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Date answered:
14 August 2023
In Cell Telephony will also support SPS’ longer term ambitions for in-cell technology, with additional educational opportunities and giving those individuals in prison greater control over their own lives, again supporting reintegration into the community and reducing the risk of reoffending.
The Scottish Government has recently conducted an evidence review on the impact of the wider cost of living crisis on low income households with children.
We are aware of concerns that have been raised about how the current operation of reserved benefits impacts upon learning disabled, autistic and neurodiverse people in Scotland going into training and employment and have set up the Scottish Access to Work Stakeholder Forum, led by the Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, to support discussion with DWP on th...