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29 January 2026
S6W-43097
In line with the conclusions of the Independent Care Review, The Promise Scotland have published various reports and route-maps outlining the case for a consolidation of the legislative landscape of Scotland’s children’s services.https://thepromise.scot/resources/2025/report-current-laws-around-the-care-system.pdfhttps://www.plan2430.scot/the-route-maps/scaffolding-route-maps/legislation/These publications are all available to read on the Promise Scotland’s website: https://thepromise.scot/These reports note that this is a starting point, and further consideration of the broader legislative landscape will be required.When published, the findings of the Independent Review of Scotland’s Legislative Framework for Children’s Care will empower the Scottish Government to make an evidence-based, well-informed decision at a later date as to if the legislative framework would benefit from being amended and, if so, how this can be best achieved. S6W...
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Date answered:
29 January 2026
S6W-43081
For example, where shooting rights in shootings or deer forests are exercised solely for the purposes of environmental management, eligibility for Small Business Bonus Scheme will be maintained.We recognise the vital role rural land managers have in delivering on key outcomes including reducing deer populations, and will ensure their concerns are considered to minimise any unintended consequences. S6W...
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28 January 2026
S6W-42996
The university sector continues to face financial challenges due to a number of factors, including the impact of migration policies introduced by the UK Government, and an increase to employer national insurance contributions.While universities are autonomous institutions, the Scottish Government expects staff and trade unions to be consulted meaningfully and constructively on the potential impact of any cost-saving measures – in line with Fair Work principles.Ministers cannot compel universities to commit to no compulsory redundancies, however my clear expectation is that they are only considered as a last resort, after all other cost-saving measures have been fully explored.In the unfortunate event that redundancies occur, PACE is the Scottish Government’s response and can provide free and impartial advice, and is available to all individuals affected by redundancy, no matter the size of the business nor how many employees are involved. S6W...
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Date answered:
28 January 2026
S6W-43334
Over time, the Partnerships will provide greater insight for educators on local employer needs and a space within which people with lived experience can meaningfully participate in the development and evaluation of qualifying programmes. S6W-43334
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27 January 2026
S6W-43051
However, these decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis, in conjunction with the chosen provider, referrer, social work and the Care Inspectorate.As part of developing work in this area, the Scottish Government published Standards for Young People Accessing Treatment or Support for Drugs or Alcohol on 15 December 2025.These Standards clearly set out:What young people aged 25 and under should expect when seeking help for their own alcohol or drug useRecommendations for delivery: action by local commissioners and local services to support the StandardsWe are now developing a plan to implement these Standards and will work with our local partners, including local authorities and Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships, on their delivery. S6W...
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Date answered:
26 January 2026
S6W-42962
We will invest record funding of over £1.7 billion for policing in 2026-27, a total budget increase of £81.5m or 5% compared to the published 2025-26 Autumn Budget Revision (ABR) budget. S6W-42962
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Date answered:
26 January 2026
S6W-43158
Information collected from Public Health Scotland does not include diagnostic related information on the patients experiencing a delay to their discharge, so it is not possible to specifically identify cancer patients experiencing a delay from the delayed discharges dataset.With regards to introducing a fast-track adaptation scheme please note that as set out in our Housing to 2040 strategy, we are taking forward a review of the current housing adaptations system to consider how the process can be streamlined, made easier and quicker for people who need adaptations, including palliative patients. S6W...
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Date answered:
26 January 2026
S6W-43183
The further £2.4 million I announced, alongside the publication of Phase 2 of the Women’s Health Plan, brings the total investment to almost £13 million, demonstrating our commitment to improving care and ensuring women and girls receive a timely diagnosis and access to the support they need.The latest data shows our plan is working, with waits of more than a year down 18.1% for new outpatients and down 3.9% for inpatient and day-case procedures between July and November 2025. S6W...
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Date answered:
23 January 2026
S6W-42894
Customers can use their concessionary ferry vouchers for free passenger travel and on overnight sailings to partially offset the cost of a cabin for sole use if not travelling with others.The Scottish Government has not carried out a detailed assessment of the cost to allow one concessionary voucher to secure a sole cabin or how this compares with the cost to remove peak fares on Scotrail services. S6W...
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Date answered:
23 January 2026
S6W-43031
NHS Education for Scotland provides a range of educational resources and training programmes for healthcare professionals that encompass gastrointestinal conditions, including eosinophilic oesophagitis(EoE).The Scottish Government expect clinicians and NHS Boards to adhere to current clinical guidelines and follow best practice including from authoritative sources such as the guidelines from British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) joint consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic oesophagitis in children and adults and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Budesonide orodispersible tablet for inducing remission of eosinophilic oesophagitis | Guidance | NICE.The management of patients includes access to endoscopy for both diagnostic purposes and treatment where appropriate.The Scottish Government is working through national programmes to improve waiting times and ensure timely access to endoscopy services. S6W...
