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Local Government and Communities Committee 06 December 2017, Douglas Black (Unison), contrib. 118, http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=11251&c=2047204The Accounts Commission highlighted the differential impact of the savings that have had to be made.
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11 December 2017
However, we believe this approach overlooks other factors such as consistency, certainty and accountability. We note that regulations made under Chapter 2 of the Bill would be subject to the affirmative resolution procedure (section 55(2)).
That crucial work to close the attainment gap and to raise standards for all continues. We will be accountable for that before the Scottish people in just a few months.
Does he not think that it is time that he rewrote the financial strategy to take account of the tax forecasts and to outline how the Government will meet the key policy targets of funding public services, tackling poverty and reducing climate change emissions?
The review came up with 10 recommendations, from improved parliamentary oversight to staffing support and meaningful local accountability. We submitted it to Michael Matheson at the time.
The fact of the conversation and a very selective account of its content were first put in the public domain on 23 February in The Times, which said “Ms Dugdale reveals she held secret talks with” the First Minister.
It is suggested that, if the issue is highlighted, sentences might become tougher if the courts take account of any aggravating factors. Do members have any comments or suggestions on the petition?