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Committee reports
Date published:
12 July 2018
What support works? Inquiry into attainment and achievement of school children experiencing poverty - Procurement
He said—
The decision-making power on how the money is spent rests with headteachers, as does the responsibility for how effectively it is spent. [...]
The public finance accountability—the judgement about whether the money has been spent on the purpose for which it was intended; that might be the best way to express it—rests with the local authority.
Committee reports
Date published:
12 July 2018
What support works? Inquiry into attainment and achievement of school children experiencing poverty - How accurate are the indicators used to measure deprivation?
The strategy continued—
A bespoke index will enable more targeted and effective intervention for disadvantaged pupils, and also better take into account disadvantage of those who do not live in deprived areas (usually the greater share of deprived students).
Committee reports
Date published:
3 July 2018
Bank closures: impact on local businesses, consumers and the Scottish economy - Social impact
Cathy Greig of the Vale of Leven Credit Union said:
We have people coming into credit unions to draw out £5 to travel to their bank when they have trouble with their account, because they cannot manage the computer and they want to speak to a human being.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
28 June 2018
Attracting and retaining migrants in post-Brexit Scotland: is a social integration strategy the answer? - Reception strategy
Another idea that was suggested was appointing advice officers within local council structures and/or in a community hub where information on first steps would be available (e.g. how to set up a bank account, how to find a flat). This ties in with the idea of one stop shops and community hubs mentioned in the previous section:
Mention to everyone who's comi...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
28 June 2018
Economic, social and cultural rights - some frequently asked questions - How are ESC rights protected and enforced by the Council of Europe?
Although judgments are only formally binding on the states involved in a particular case, there are increasing arguments that states should be required to take account of Court of Human Rights judgments involving other states.3House of Lords House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights. (2010, March 9).
Committee reports
Date published:
21 June 2018
Scotland's Economic Performance - Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB)
They were optimistic that it offered the opportunity to grow the 'missing middle' of unsupported SMEs who struggle to scale-up and do not qualify for start-up support or account management.
Witnesses outlined what they considered to be priorities for the SNIB.
Committee reports
Date published:
7 March 2018
Subordinate Legislation
Article 5 amends section 16(7) of the 2014 Act to add temporary sheriffs principal to the list of judicial officers for which Scottish Ministers may determine different amounts of remuneration. This is to take account of the possibility that a qualifying former sheriff principal might be appointed as a part-time sheriff principal and would need to be paid a...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
27 February 2018
Committee witnesses: gender and representation - Committees in the Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh: Scottish Office. with four ‘key principles’: power-sharing; accountability; openness; and participation.15Davidson, S., & Stark, A. (2011).
Committee reports
Date published:
27 February 2018
Subordinate legislation considered by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee on 27 February 2018 - Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/69) (Social Security)
The Scottish Government has contended that this allows the Scottish Ministers to make provision which takes into account detailed information about an individual's financial situation in order to determine entitlement to a reduced council tax liability.
Committee reports
Date published:
12 February 2018
Report on Homelessness - Possible Solutions
She confirmed that her local authority did not take into account the location of the children's school when offering accommodation—
I just feel that when kids are at a school and the family breaks down, it is hard enough for them, never mind getting moved away to the other side of the city, put in temporary accommodation and left there for a wee while so th...
