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Letter from the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care to the Convener, 27 January 2022.
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Publication of NCS Consultation Responses.
The Committee recommends the Scottish Government reviews its strategy prior to 2022 to reflect the significant impact of COVID-19 on social isolation and loneliness.
If the Commissioner requires to return any document, the Commissioner shall make and keep a copy of it. (12) All documents and records shall be kept for a minimum period of 12 months from the date on which the complaint was dismissed by the Commissioner or, as the case may be, the Commissioner’s report upon the outcome of the investigation was made.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an estimate of the number veterans who are currently unemployed. The 2022 Census represents the most current comprehensive snapshot we have of the veterans population in Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 September 2025
The average length of custodial sentence for weapons possession in 2022-23 was 332 days; this compares with 218 days in 2007-08 and represents an increase of 52%.The investigation of knife crime is an independent operational matter for Police Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 September 2025
A recommendation from a private specialist for a particular medicine does not entitle the patient to NHS prescriptions for that medicine.The National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) published guidance on Prescribing ADHD medication to adults following private sector diagnosis in Scotland in April 2022. This guidance is available to practitioners and patie...
In support of the Budget and wider Public Service Reform agenda, the Scottish Government is proactively addressing the need to control workforce size.From March 2022 to March 2025, the total workforce in the Scottish Government has reduced by 5%.