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Following the discussion, the SPCB agreed to approve contingency funding for 3 temporary posts for one year from 1 November 2024, noting that this would further impact Officeholders contingency funding for the following financial year.
I feel that increased funding for predator control, in tandem with habitat management, will see an increase in species and I noted some prominent examples of this, in my petition preamble.
Regional College Boards are accountable to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) who act as the sector’s main funding body and the SFC hold colleges accountable through ensuring the delivery of their outcome agreements.
In respect of the question that Mr Greer asked on “how the interest rate is set for the National Loans Fund”, I can advise the following: The Scottish Government borrows directly from the National Loans Fund which updates its interest rates daily at 9am based on UK Gilt yields.
The UK government as well has highlighted the inadequacies of the situation, with its Union Connectivity report recommending that funding should be made available for major upgrades.
Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community in Scotland: The Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans (Graeme Dey) moved S6M- 20050—That the Parliament acknowledges and recognises the importance of Scotland's veterans and Armed Forces community and greatly values the significant contribution that it makes to society; recognises that the skills and experiences that it brings enrich communities; continues to support the Veterans Strategy Action Plan, which has a clear vision to ensure the best outcomes for veterans and their families; notes the progress made in delivering the action plan and the future work to develop...
Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Restitution Fund (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft) Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft) Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft) Environmental Regulation (...