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Committee reports Date published: 24 March 2021

Annual report 2020-21 - Introduction

The Scottish Parliament agreed on 3 March 2021 to vary Standing Orders so that committees could not meet during the pre-election campaign period (with the exception of the COVID-19 Committee, which may be convened in an emergency).
Committee reports Date published: 19 March 2021

Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee Annual Report 2020-21 - Sustainability of the Newspaper Industry and the Impact of COVID-19 on Print Journalism

The evidence session considered the industry pre-pandemic, the impact of the pandemic and the possible future direction of the industry so that it can deal with the long-term challenges it is facing and still contribute to a well-functioning democracy.
SPICe briefings Date published: 14 December 2020

What is social security co-ordination and why does it matter for Scotland? - Which benefits are covered?

The Regulations also cover healthcare (NHS) maternity and equivalent paternity benefits (Maternity Allowance) invalidity benefits (Employment and Support Allowance) old-age benefits (State Pension) survivors' benefits (Bereavement Support Payment) benefits in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases (Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit) death grants (none in UK) unemployment benefits (Jobseeker’s Allowance) pre...
Committee reports Date published: 28 September 2020

Re-opening Scotland's courts and tribunals system - JP courts

The modelling showed that employing an additional five trial courts could return JP scheduled trials and the trial delay to pre COVID-19 levels by March 2022, two years faster than option 1.
SPICe briefings Date published: 24 June 2020

Local Government Finance: Facts and Figures 2013-14 to 2020-21 - Ring-fenced funds

We discussed COSLA's standpoint on the 2020-21 settlement and ring-fencing, along with the Scottish Government's response, as part of our briefing on Budget 2020-21 and provisional allocations to local authorities, and the matter was discussed in evidence sessions throughout the Committee's pre-Budget scrutiny 2020-21.
Committee reports Date published: 26 November 2019

Secure care and prison places for children and young people in Scotland - Budgetary issues

Budgetary issues As part of its pre-budget scrutiny in 2019, the Committee has looked in details at some of the financial pressures on the Scottish Prison Service and the challenges it faces.
Committee reports Date published: 14 October 2019

Pre Budget Report: Draft 2020/21 Budget - Focus

In December 2018, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform wrote to the Committee in relation to its work on pre-budget scrutiny, stating that “There is significant evidence highlighting that environment and health-based interventions are cost effective and can also contribute significantly to preventative spend.” iLetter from t...
Committee reports Date published: 3 October 2019

Looking ahead to the Scottish Government - Health Budget 2020-21: When is Hospital bad for your health? - Cost of delayed discharge

In comparison, the estimated cost of delayed discharges in 2015/16 was £132 million and an estimated average daily cost of £233 per patient, per day. iInformation Services Division Report 'Delayed discharges in NHSScotland' 11 September 2018, p15 It is recognised a focus on the most effective pathway for patients commencing at pre-admission and admission wi...
SPICe briefings Date published: 16 December 2025

Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025 - 4.3.14. Social Justice and Social Security Committee

WitnessesThe following witnesses were called to give oral evidenceCategoryNumberScottish Government Ministers16Scottish Government officials32Members of the Scottish Parliament0Representatives of public bodies (including local authorities and health boards)24Representatives of the private sector0Representatives of private sector2UK Ministers0UK Government officials0Members of the UK Parliament0Representatives from other legislatures2Representatives of trade unions0Representatives of professional associations7NHS0Higher Education7Representatives of voluntary sector36Other categories of witnesses0Business transactedBusinessNo.DetailsInquiries4Delivering new benefits;Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship;Reducing drug deaths in Scotland and tackling problem drug use;Pensioner PovertyConsultations/Call for views3Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship;Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017;Pre...
Committee reports Date published: 21 November 2025

Pre-Budget scrutiny 2026-27: funding for culture - Mainstreaming and cross-portfolio funding

Previously, in response to the Committee’s 2022-23 Pre-Budget report, the Cabinet Secretary committed to starting a series of conversations with fellow Cabinet Secretaries in the complementary areas of education and skills; health and wellbeing; economic development; and net zero.

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