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27 November 2024
S6W-31519
The Scottish Government recognises that the prescribing of methadone, and all forms of OST, is a matter for clinicians in consultation with individuals and that the risks of prolonged use and any possible side effects are a matter for clinicians who are bound by professional codes and evidence-based UK-wide clinical guidance on this.The Scottish Government agreed with recommendations made by the Drug Deaths Taskforce who recommended that more choice should be available on the types of OST offered where appropriate and notes that a significant proportion of people have chosen to move from methadone and oral buprenorphine to long acting injectable buprenorphine since the introduction of the medication Assisted Treatment standards in May 2021.However, methadone remains a recommended, evidence-based first line option for clinicians and individuals according to independent codes and clinical guidance. S6W...
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Date answered:
27 November 2024
S6W-30136
In addition, Scottish Government Inspectors from our Rural Payment and Inspections Directorate conduct a number of on farm inspections annually which include the consideration of any livestock present.The Scottish Government also recognises the challenges faced by local authorities in the current fiscal climate and in line with the Verity House Agreement, we continue to engage with COSLA on resourcing matters. S6W...
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26 November 2024
S6W-31332
Following publication of its Part 2 report, the Scottish Government will formally respond to the Taskforce, setting out the actions we will take, in partnership with others, on recommendations from both Taskforce reports.Our response will be informed by the New Deal for Business sub-group on Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) which will, alongside other matters, consider how non-domestic rates levers support Scotland’s transition to net zero. S6W...
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Date answered:
26 November 2024
S6W-31231
In fulfilling their statutory duty to deliver an Educational Psychology service, it is for them to make the decisions regarding how their service will be managed, the numbers of psychologists they require, and how many psychologists they employ.The number of student Educational Psychologists that have joined the workforce in each year since 2018 is not collected by Scottish Government as part of the annual staff census.However, to ensure that there is a sustainable supply of Educational Psychologists to meet needs, the Scottish Government and COSLA jointly invest in the Educational Psychologist training programme, and I can confirm that the number of students completing the programme since 2018 is as follows -Year Number of Students2018 172019 122020 282021 312022 292023 252024 26 S6W...
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Date answered:
26 November 2024
S6W-31403
Bioenergy use must support emissions reduction and facilitate Scotland’s sustainable development goals.The draft BPS also sets out that in the longer term, bioenergy should be prioritised towards applications with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) - which will support decarbonisation across relevant sectors and contribute to efforts to meet Scotland’s net zero targets. S6W-31403
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Date answered:
25 November 2024
S6W-31140
The second additional language, taught from primary 5, can be any language including Hindi. S6W-31140
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Date answered:
25 November 2024
S6W-31425
The Scottish Government’s approach to the planning and delivery of affordable housing is focussed on providing the right homes in the right places.We remain committed to delivering 110,000 permanent affordable homes by 2032 with at least 70% for social rent and at least 10% in rural and island areas.We continue to work closely with partners to deliver the right homes in the right places and it is for local authorities through their Local Housing Strategies and Strategic Housing Investment Plans to identify the type, location, size and tenure of homes required in their areas. S6W...
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Date answered:
21 November 2024
S6W-31151
No decisions have been taken yet on what these areas may be. S6W-31151
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Date answered:
20 November 2024
S6W-31087
We consider intelligence-led, targeted checks to be the most effective approach. S6W-31087
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Date answered:
19 November 2024
S6W-31076
In addition, the Scottish Government does not have any role in the decision making of the independent court when it considers how to dispose of cases.Within this context, the information requested is not held by the Scottish Government.Scottish Government officials are continuing to engage with Police Scotland, COPFS, local authorities and Scottish SPCA about the impact of enforcing and implementation of the new safeguards on XL Bully dogs. S6W...
