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“It's important that as a priority, the Scottish Government sets out what additional support it is providing for employers to develop practical resources to support the adoption of flexible working policies and share best practice, which are vital to improving Scotland’s economic activity levels.”.
Good work is being done using this and other available employability funding programmes. The Committee considers that best practice should be shared and implemented across all local authorities.
Emma Congreve of the Fraser of Allander Institute highlighted the importance of having the best evidence to ensure that funding is reaching those who need it:
There are concerns about our being able to collect robust evidence.
The development of some other benefits was delayed; and administrative data also appears to show an impact on processing time for the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods.
Instead, primary legislation is required to "avoid doubt and put children's best interests and their voices at the centre of decisions".1Justice Committee. (2020, January 7).
The Committee welcomes the elevation of guidance to statutory level, and considers this will help in achieving consistency and best practice across Scotland.
The Committee recommends the Scottish Government look at ways of supporting women and healthcare professionals outside of maternity services to talk about FGM.
Can it be considered a major constitutional issue?
Is a referendum the best way of involving citizens in the decision in question, or might some other means of public consultation serve at least as well, or better?
Committee reports
Date published:
12 November 2018
Nor does it appear there is any central co-ordination of activity enabling learning and best practice to be shared.
The newly published framework includes detail on its evaluation and how success will be measured.