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We also have big contingents who are in full-time study and who have caring responsibilities. “Economic inactivity” is a catch-all term, so getting underneath that and understanding how we encourage those who can work into work is important.
The increase in expenditure is designed to support the increased international activity of the Scottish economy, and to ensure that we are able to assist companies with that activity.
My request has always been that falconers with large hawks or eagles, be allowed to actively hunt mountain hares in the pursuit of the UNESCO recognised part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity which is the art of falconry.
Denis Kerr – noted that HMRC work closely with Trading Standard to improve insight into the data regarding the retail market of illicit trade. The activity currently focuses on supporting the law enforcement arm of Trading Standards, targeting offenders.
Despite the fall in the employment rate over the quarter in Scotland over the year the rate increased by 1.7 percentage points while the UK increased by 0.7 percentage point.
The increase in economic inactivity over the quarter was mainly driven by men, with 16,000 becoming inactive.
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Date answered:
19 December 2023
Alongside opportunities to be physically active in physical education, sportscotland works in partnership with all 32 local authorities to invest in and support Active Schools.