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The Group is chaired by the Minister for Transport and the Islands, Humza Yousaf MSP, and its membership includes the Leaders and Chief Executives of Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles, Argyll & Bute, Highland and North Ayrshire Councils.
Speaking to the Joint Social Security Committee and Scottish Affairs Committee Meeting in March 2017, Angela Constance MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities told the committee:
There is a disproportionate impact on young people in Scotland.
The Communities, Social Security and Equalities Secretary, Angela Constance MSP, has called the policy “shameful” and has argued that it will lead to increased homelessness amongst 18-21 year olds.
A key priority for the Scottish Parliament is to ensure we’re continuing to meet the needs of MSPs, the Parliament and the public. We strive to deliver our services and facilities effectively and efficiently, always putting people at the centre of what we do.
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Retrieved from https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20240327034700/https://archive2021.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/112163.aspx [accessed 20 July 2025]The repeal of the section 48 prohibitions was subsequently included in the consultations by the Scottish Government and Katy Clark MSP.2Aitken, C. (2025, May 14). The right to know:...
Retrieved from https://committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/15017/html/ [accessed 7 July 2025]
Similarly, following the February 2025 meeting of the Interministerial Standing Committee (part of the second 'tier' of formal IGR structures), the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP stated that, during the meeting, she had "reflected on recent positive exampl...
Retrieved from https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10207/ [accessed 7 July 2025]
This contrasts with the position of the Scottish Government, as articulated for example by First Minister John Swinney MSP, who has argued that "rejoining the European Union should be [Scotland's] clearly stated goal and national mission",2Scottish Gover...