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SPICe briefings
Date published:
9 September 2020
The Multiple Roles of Scottish Woodlands - Appendix 1: Stakeholder Views Summary
From the interviews the main points provided include[1]:
the risk of trades offs when pursuing one objective at the expense of another, such as a carbon dash with fast growing species overlooking biodiversity declines and slower growing woodland types, were a common concern
the ‘right tree in the right place’ was often referred to in the interviews, noting the importance of considering the tree species suitability with the suitability of the location in woodland creation planning
the need for a natural capital approach to account...
Committee reports
Date published:
7 September 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill - Data
We would anticipate any appropriate amendments being lodged to take account of the revised findings.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 February 2020
Scottish Budget 2020-21 - Block grant adjustment
Table 9: SFC tax forecasts compared to corresponding Block Grant Adjustments 2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-24Tax revenue 11,621*12,08112,41413,12313,67314,23314,858Tax BGA11,710*12,15912,32912,96313,42413,90514,439Difference -88*-7885160249328419*Italics shows outturn as available at time of SFC publication
Table 10: SFC social security forecasts compared to corresponding Block Grant Adjustments 2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-24Social security spending 152*2763,2133,3123,4113,500Social security BGA 157*2863,2033,3573,5353,718Difference5*10-1045124218*Italics shows outturn as available at time of SFC publication
The Scottish Government’s decision not to replicate rUK tax policy means tax revenues are around £650 million higher than would otherwise be the case (before accounting...
Committee reports
Date published:
5 December 2019
Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Asylum seeking and FGMPOs
It is a real fear for some parents, and they feel as if they are being punished twice.Official Report, 7 November, col.12
Andy Sirel, JustRight Scotland, said that in his experience the majority of women and girls at risk of FGM have been seeking international protection, not for something that might happen in Scotland but for what might happen if they are sent back to their country of origin.Official Report, 12 September, col.20 He considered FGMPOs “would play a positive role on whether a woman or girl receives international protection.”Official Report, 12 September, col.9 He explained the High Court in England and Wales ruled in 2017 that when the Home Office is assessing the risk of returning to a country—
it is not bound by the existence of an FGM protection order, but must take that into account...
Committee reports
Date published:
5 December 2019
Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Medical Services
They have been through an experience that may have been traumatic…and the repercussions for their long-term mental and physical wellbeing need to be taken into account.” Professionals in all areas of the health service must be able to have conversations with women about FGM, including the impact on their mental health, “because there are multiple points of ...
Committee reports
Date published:
6 November 2019
Pre-budget scrutiny 2020-21 - Limitations on evaluating RSA
Many of the companies in receipt of RSA support (around two thirds of recipients in the last nine years) have been account managed and will likely have received a variety of other support as part of the overall package.
Committee reports
Date published:
1 October 2019
Report on the Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019
During the evidence session, the Minister clarified that the regulations make minor improvements to the operation of the scheme in order to increase efficiency and take account of new legislation. Improvements include the sharing of information about sanctions with tenants when a landlord has not lodged the deposit within the deadline, the provision of info...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
19 June 2019
Referendums (Scotland) Bill - The Independent Commission on Referendums
These were:
current restrictions on government involvement in referendum campaigns should be extended to cover the whole campaign period, but narrowed in scope to target the behaviour that is of concern during referendums – that is, campaigning for or against a proposal;
lead campaigners should be designated as early as possible, to give campaigners time to prepare effectively;
measures should be taken to enhance the transparency of campaign spending and the accountability...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
16 April 2019
The expansion of early learning and childcare - A sustainable rate
Retrieved from <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/early-learning-childcare-service-model-2020-analysis-public-consultation/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.scot/publications/early-learning-childcare-service-model-2020-analysis-public-consultation/</a> [accessed 25 January 2019] Respondents highlighted the need for a rate which would take into account all relevant operating costs, and the requirement (under the National Standard) to pay the Living Wage to staff.
Committee reports
Date published:
8 March 2019
The Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building: The loss of a national treasure - The role of Historic Environment Scotland
We advise on the building regulations as they impact on the historic environment to ensure that the historic environment is taken into account.
Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee 17 January 2019, Barbara Cummins, contrib. 128, http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?
