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Published:
28 June 2021
Response from Steve Carson, in relation to BBC Scotland's Studio Infrastructure and BBC Studioworks recent media concerns
On the question of studios, BBC Studioworks is in talks to take on the operational management of the Kelvin Hall studio, which is to be funded by Glasgow City Council and supported by Screen Scotland. How the BBC can best relate with the development at Kelvin Hall is currently being reviewed in detail.
Committee reports
Date published:
23 March 2021
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee Legacy Report - Session 5 - Annexe 1 - The principles and focus of scrutiny in Session 5
Annexe 1 - The principles and focus of scrutiny in Session 5
Approach to working: The Committee agreed it would seek to:
develop a consensual approach to working
avoid duplication of Scottish Government work streams
focus on holding Government agencies to account
engage in agenda setting
develop an innovative approach to working (open to committee bills, sub groups, working informally)
focus on impacts and outcomes
embed financial scrutiny throughout its work
consider a strategic approach to the work of the committee towards the end of the first year
Working practices: The Committee agreed it would seek to:
work as far as possible in public
continue to have ‘open’ conversations with stakeholders working informally and formally in a variety of ways and locations
precede or begin inquiries with evidence from academic/expert panels
focus on pre-inquiry scoping/exploratory work to clearly define the issue/question(s) and desired outcomes and impacts
identify the most efficient way of achieving the desired outcome and avoid a standardised approach to inquiries
avoid duplication of evidence (private and public, oral and written)
establish a positive relationship and a regular informal ‘catch up’ meeting with the Cabinet Secretary (convener to discuss with the Cab.Sec.)
identify opportunities for cross committee and collaborative working and establish a dialogue with other committees in the Parliament in areas of shared interest
focus on short reports with key recommendations to maximise impact
include the approach to monitoring and review of individual pieces of work in the initial approach papers
committee meetings to be preceded by an informal pre-brief, time to be formally scheduled to discuss evidence within the meeting (if required) and regular post meeting informal catch up on issues of interest
Briefing and Support: The Committee agreed to:
use academics and experts to support the committee’s understanding of issues within its remit
identify where commissioning research could be effective to support the work of the committee
be provided with contextual and issues-based briefing with short questions or areas to explore for evidence sessions
focus procedural briefing at the appropriate point in time
be provided with briefing on best...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 January 2021
Update to the Climate Change Plan - Key Sectors - Parliamentary Scrutiny
Their energy and contribution are vital in adding value and in delivering a green recovery”
That the land reform process should continue and grow, which “will require the provision of fiscal, legislative and wider support mechanisms for more communities and individuals to deliver public and community climate benefits through land ownership (for example via peatlands restoration and management and woodland creation and management)”
That the Scottish Government bring forward a Natural Capital Plan for Scotland, outlining Scotland’s natural capital assets, identify best...
Committee reports
Date published:
21 May 2020
Protected Trust Deeds - The discharge process
Citizens Advice Scotland felt that such a body should be able to discharge the debtor from their debts or restore them to the position they were in before they entered a Protected Trust Deed if it did not believe that the Protected Trust Deed was in the consumer's best interests. The powers needed would be similar to those held by the Financial Ombudsman Se...
Committee reports
Date published:
19 May 2020
Post-legislative scrutiny: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - What is covered by the Act
The Committee recommends that the Scottish Government consult on the type of provision that could be incorporated into legislation and how best to ensure that it would be enforceable.
Committee reports
Date published:
1 May 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Children (Scotland) Bill - Conclusions and recommendations on breaches of court orders
While alternative sanctions, such as unpaid work or attending a parenting class, could provide the courts with more flexibility when responding to a breach, we are not persuaded on the basis of the evidence that we heard that such an approach would be in the best interests of the child.
We also recognise the difficulties in using alternative dispute resolu...
Committee reports
Date published:
1 May 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Children (Scotland) Bill - Evidence to the Committee
In its written submission, Children 1st argued:
Courts are rarely the best place for resolving family disputes.
Committee reports
Date published:
1 May 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Children (Scotland) Bill - What the Bill does
The Scottish Government considers that ensuring that child welfare reporters and curators are subject to suitable and consistent qualification and training requirements will mean that the best interests of the child are at the centre of any case.5Scottish Government. (2019, September).
SPICe briefings
Date published:
13 March 2020
The Living Wage: facts and figures 2020 - What size of employers have received accreditation?
As part of her recommendation in Shifting the Curve, Naomi Eisenstadt, Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality to the Scottish Government, suggested that:
More should also be done in particular to encourage more medium- and large-sized employers to pay the Living Wage. This is likely to be the best way of boosting the numbers of people who get the Liv...
Committee reports
Date published:
10 December 2019
Putting Artists In The Picture: A Sustainable Arts Funding System For Scotland - Incomplete data on local authority expenditure on culture
The Committee recommends that the Scottish Government adopt a proactive approach to re-engaging with all local authorities to discuss shared priorities for spending and to share best practice in leveraging investment in the arts.
