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At the same time, more workers in Scotland are paid the real living wage; likewise, the gender pay gap and child poverty rates are lower in Scotland than they are in the rest of UK.
Early engagement would also allow such training centre/providers time to take steps to meet the increased demand for training that will undoubtedly arise.
We are restricted in our planning for the budget by the timings of the UK Government’s autumn statement and the accompanying Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts.
Although a need for immediate action was identified, some respondents argued for phased implementation approaches, designed to allow time for infrastructure development, stakeholder preparation and market adaptation.
Although a need for immediate action was identified, some respondents argued for phased implementation approaches, designed to allow time for infrastructure development, stakeholder preparation and market adaptation.