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—Official Report, Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, 26 November 2024; c 5. How can the Scottish Government manage what it is not measuring in relation to assessments?
During the passage of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024, I raised the issue of multi-annual funding and the need for certainty for our crofters, farmers and growers.
Insult was added to injury as the announcement to withdraw that commitment came on the same day as the “New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy Delivery Plan 2024-2026” was launched. The promise of free bus travel for people seeking asylum was widely welcomed last November.
I put on record the correct annual cost of the suicide bereavement support service, which is £309,688 in 2024-25. I look forward to our discussion and the outcome of the inquiry, which is welcome.
The research shows that the issue was significant in 2022, and the 2024 survey—which was self-selected—suggests that, if anything, it is getting more difficult.
Budget Scrutiny 2024-25 (United Kingdom Context) Good morning, and welcome to the 33rd meeting in 2023 of the Finance and Public Administration Committee.
The current recovery plan agreed by the fund trustees aims to remove the deficit by the time of the 2024 revaluation. At 31 March 2015, the deficit had risen to around £59 million against a target of £20 million.
Committee reports
Date published:
27 February 2026
The Scottish Government introduced the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill in September 2024. The Bill was passed and became an Act ("the 2024 Act") in November 2024 following an expedited parliamentary process.