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Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 June 2023
S6W-18881
The Scottish Government continues to work closely with partners including Higher Education Institutions, Health Boards, Skills Development Scotland, and the Scottish Funding Council on skills development, employability and widening access to NHS Scotland careers, including the development of progressive career opportunities for existing staff and the development of apprenticeship models to provide an ‘earn and learn’ pathway. 1.
Official Report
Meeting date:
9 February 2022
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee 09 February 2022
Local authorities will be critical to the delivery of the bill’s aspirations, so they must be fully funded to develop the plans and deliver on the actions and commitments.
Last updated:
14 January 2025
LetterfromImprovementService
As a national organisation supporting 1,226 councillors across Scotland's 32 councils, we strive to provide flexible development opportunities. We have successfully used online meeting technology to deliver development sessions and accommodated hybrid formats where preferred b...
Committee reports
Date published:
10 May 2017
Healthcare in Prisons
Status of current workstreams:
5. Workforce
There is no recognised national workforce tool that enables service providers to establish workforce complements within a prison environment.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 January 2026
S6W-42495
We are committed to supporting Scotland’s aerospace, defence, marine and space sectors who are fundamental to our national security and a strategic driver of economic growth, supporting high-quality jobs and developing the workforce of the future.On 3 September 2025, recognising the changing international landscape—particularly the invasion of Ukraine— the First Minister announced the lifting of the policy prohibiting the use of public funds for the manufacture of munitions across the defence sector.The Scottish Government, through its enterprise agencies, provides targeted support to companies across these sectors, since 2006-07, over £90 million has been invested in these sectors, securing highly-skilled jobs and economic returns.
Official Report
Meeting date:
14 September 2021
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 14 September 2021
That funding will provide better support for people who access services and better terms and conditions for the workforce.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 September 2025
S6W-40667
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has four national youth engagement services on offer ranging from primary, secondary and tertiary interventions depending on local partnerships, funding and need. These are:FireSkills – This is a fully flexible programme, free for those aged between 12-18, consisting of a range of sessions based on firefighter drills, adapted to provide a unique opportunity and learning experience for young people.FireSkills Employability Award (FEA) - Building on the sessions from FireSkills, the FireSkills Employability Award has been developed in partnership with Ayrshire College and demonstrates the SFRS commitment to supporting the attainment challenge by providing the best opportunities for young people through providing formal recognition of their achievement.Fire Safety Support and Education (FSSE) - SFRS works in partnership to deliver FSSE to those under the age of 18.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 May 2025
S6W-36371
To date, eight colleges (eleven projects) have benefited from SEEP funding which has enabled the delivery of projects that are helping build international partnerships across the globe.Furthermore, there is scope for the existing immigration system to deliver better outcomes for Scotland, with increased flexibility w...
Official Report
Meeting date:
12 May 2022
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 12 May 2022
The fact of the matter is that parents across the country have more funded childcare available, and it is available more flexibly.
Official Report
Meeting date:
6 November 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee 06 November 2023
The third sector is quite clear that we need fairer funding, longer-term funding, more flexible funding and more funding that is easy to apply for, report on and evaluate the outcomes of.
