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Official Report
Meeting date:
5 September 2018
Meeting of the Parliament 05 September 2018
It was Jack McConnell who led a lot of activity on the population and immigration.
Official Report
Meeting date:
20 March 2024
Meeting of the Parliament 20 March 2024
The approach for local authorities to apply a more proportionate measure on that issue is still part of the bill. I hope that I will get some of my time back. You get a bit of time back, Ms Boyack.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 January 2026
S6W-43227
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42980 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 21 January 2026, whether any training is provided to (a) benefits advisors, (b) benefits assessors and (c) any other staff at Social Security Scotland on the importance of disabled people remaining physically active. As noted in the previous question, S6W-42980, Social Security Scotland makes it clear on their website that disabled people are encouraged to improve their wellbeing by being more physically active, in a way that suits them, without it impacting their eligibility for disability benefits.Social Security Scotland staff receive training on disability awareness, equality and trauma-informed practice, with in-house health and social care practitioners focusing on how conditions affect daily living.Social Security Scotland does not provide training on promoting physical activity, as it is not a healthcare provider.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 January 2026
S6W-42904
To ask the Scottish Government what activities have been (a) stopped permanently, (b) suspended and (c) reduced as part of the Focused Day initiative by the Scottish Prison Service.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 January 2026
S6W-42573
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address reported concerns that 40% of people with disabilities are worried their benefits will be removed if they are seen to be more active. The Scottish Government strongly supports the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) Call to Action to enable disabled people to engage in sport and physical activity and address the finding that 40% of disabled people in Scotland are worried about losing their benefits if they are seen to be active.Devolved social security benefits provide financial support to disabled people to help mitigate the additional costs of being disabled.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 June 2024
S6W-27715
The resources and services to which people are connected can range from financial, housing and welfare support through to engagement with cultural activity, community cafés, opportunities to be physically active and many others depending on what works for the individual.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
2 May 2024
S6W-27079
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on introducing legislation in Scotland similar to the UK Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023. The Scottish Government, at this time, does not have plans to introduce legislation similar to the UK Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 February 2024
S6W-25164
As at 30 September 2023, close to 600 people were employed in an NTC, of which around 32% were undertaking their first role in NHS Scotland. We keep under active review the total number of staff that we will ultimately need to recruit to our National Treatment Centres and to support the overall ambition to increase planned care activity and reduce waiting times, as set out in the NHS Recovery Plan.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 November 2023
S6W-22561
We should all feel included, and able to take part and access the benefits of being active. It is the responsibility of local authorities, under the Local Government and Planning Act 1982, to ensure that there is adequate provision of facilities for recreational, sporting, cultural and social activities within the l...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 March 2022
S6W-06175
The licence will also usually require the applicant to report on the activities carried out. S6W-06175
