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We are very switched on to cost of living pressures, and work is on-going to consider the funding implications for 2024-25 and future years in the context of inflation, our fixed budget and the significant financial challenges that the Scottish Government currently faces, as I am sure all members are aware.
Motions moved, That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 3 May 2024. That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be extended to 23 February 2024.
The timetable for the bill is up to the Parliament but, if it is passed by the end of the year, it will commence by mid-2024. By then, public authorities will have had an extra two and a half years to get ready for the compatibility duty, during which time they will have had access to a growing range of national training and support.
To address the concerns of some religious stakeholders, the transitional period before offence provisions take effect for non-compliance was recently extended by 12 months to 1 April 2024, with the unanimous support of Parliament.
We have provided significant investment of some £4.85 billion for the five-year period between 2019 and 2024. As part of our investment, the Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that the railways meet future growth needs for passengers and freight.
What stood out for me when I looked at the instrument was the UK Government’s proposal—I am not sure whether it is made with the consent of the Scottish Government or the other devolved Administrations—to look at the free allocation that is given to the aviation sector, with a potential change in that coming in 2024. I am interested to know the Scottish Gov...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 September 2020
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the commitment in its Programme for Government to expand Scotland's national forests and land by an additional 18,000 Ha per year by 2024, what proportion of this will comprise native species.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
3 October 2019
A final decision on whether it would be possible to make a direct award in future will have to be taken by 2022, two years ahead of the current Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract ending in 2024. S5W-25471