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Committee reports
Date published:
7 November 2019
Looking ahead to the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2020-21: Valuing the Third Sector - Gap between national priorities and local delivery
Both the council and third sector partners consider that the third sector’s potential is not being tapped into. Best Value Assurance Report, Glasgow City Council, Audit Scotland, August 2018
Bernadette Monaghan, Glasgow City Council, confirmed action was taking place on community planning and that community engagement was at the heart of everything the coun...
Committee reports
Date published:
4 July 2019
Scottish National Investment Bank Stage 1 Report - Scottish Government
It is about decluttering.iiiOR, 11 June, Cols 5-6
The question was “what fits best where and how we can address duplication to ensure that we get maximum output from public finance”.ivOR, 11 June, Col 7
Asked about the relationship to the strategic board, the Cabinet Secretary said it would “be wrong to assume that the strategic board will take no interest ...
Committee reports
Date published:
4 July 2019
Scottish National Investment Bank Stage 1 Report - Conclusions
We believe non-financial returns must be anchored in the Bill and invite the Scottish Government to consider how best that can be achieved.
The Committee is aware of the constraints around Financial TransactionsiFinancial Transactions are a form of capital budget allocated by HM Treasury to the Scottish Government which can only be used for the provision of...
Committee reports
Date published:
2 July 2019
Under Construction: Building the future of the sector in Scotland - Apprenticeship levy
Apprenticeship levy
In relation to the apprenticeship levy, witnesses expressed concerns about companies being double levied, the transparency of the Scottish Government's use of the levy, and how users' needs can best be met through the levy.
The apprenticeship levy was introduced by the UK Government in 2017 and applies to all UK employers (public, priv...
Committee reports
Date published:
21 May 2019
Equalities and Human Rights Committee Annual Report 2018-19 - Getting Rights Right: Human rights and the Scottish Parliament
We examined whether the Scottish Parliament was adopting the best possible approach to scrutinising, promoting and delivering on human rights.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 May 2019
Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Report - Public opinion
Martin Canavan, Aberlour, said, “Although it is important to be aware of and to take note of public opinion, consideration of public opinion should not outweigh a strong and robust evidence base.”Official Report, 7 March, col. 12 Clare Simpson, Parenting Across Scotland, agreed legislation should be evidence informed, and represent the best interest of con...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 May 2019
Devolved social security powers: progress and plans - Social Security Expenditure in 2019/20
Retrieved from https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-budget-2019-20/ [accessed 10 April 2019] except: best start foods and young carer grant.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
29 March 2019
Transitions of young people with service and care needs between child and adult services in Scotland - Young people's experience of education and training from age 15 to 24
Broadening our approach to education to reframe our offer, doing more for those who get the least out of the system and ensuring all young people access the high level work-based skills Scotland's economy needs.
Alignment. Making the best use of our four year degree to give greater flexibility for more learners to move from S5 to year one of a degree, more ...
Committee reports
Date published:
24 January 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill - Support after the criminal justice process has concluded
He stated:
The role of the court is to ensure that the proceedings are conducted as efficiently and effectively as possible, with every witness given the best possible opportunity to give their evidence, safely and completely.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 January 2019
Informed Consent in Healthcare Settings - Executive Summary
Montgomery moves away from an approach of ‘doctor knows best’ and embraces patient self-determination.
