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7 March 2023
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Scottish Ambulance Service (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
Committee reports
Date published:
4 March 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill - Financial Memorandum - conclusions
The Committee would also welcome further discussion with the Scottish Government and the CCC on the approach to assessing impact and cost/benefit.
Last updated:
7 March 2025
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S6M-16290: Clare Adamson: MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank Cottage, a Scottish Cultural Treasure— That the Parliament commends the work of MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank; notes that it is a charitable organisation, which was founded in 2015 to preserve and promote the legacy of Brownsbank Cottage in the Peebleshire Hills near Biggar, South Lanarkshire; understands that Brownsbank Cottage is an A-listed building, most notably remembered as the former home of the renowned poet, Christopher Murray Grieve, who was better known by his pen-name, Hugh MacDiarmid; further understands that the charity works to restore and upgrade the cottage, to conserve its contents, to promote the works of Hugh MacDiarmid nationally and internationally, to re-establish the Brownsbank Writing Fellowship for writers in residence to work from the cottage and to generate educational and community creative involvement, as well as promote literary tourism; recognises that Hugh MacDiarmid stood as a significant Scottish poet, journalist, essayist and political figure, and believes that he is widely regarded as one of the most influential Scottish writers of the 20th century, making a profound and lasting impact on Scottish culture and politics; acknowledges that MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank has, to date, been supported by the Clyde Wind Farm Community and Development Fund, Architectural Heritage Fund, SSE Renewables Community Investment Programme, the William Grant Foundation and generous donations from the public, but that further support is urgently required; notes that distinguished past occupants of Brownsbank include the award-winning author and publisher, Matthew Fitt, and James Robertson, the inaugural Scottish Parliament Writer in Residence and author 3 PB/S6/25/030 of the Booker Prize-nominated, The Testament of Gideon Mack; believes that Brownsbank Cottage has made an indelible imprint on Scottish cultural heritage and that its preservation, with immediate works required, is a cultural priority; commends the board of trustees and volunteers of MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank on what it sees as their tireless efforts to protect and promote this historical Scottish landmark; notes the view that the protection and development of Scotland's literacy heritage is vital to the nation's cultural health, identity and confidence, and further notes the calls for the Scottish and UK governments to assist with the restoration of Brownsbank Cottage, to preserve this historic and national treasure.
Last updated:
22 May 2023
Scottish Childminding Association Parental Employment Submission
This was led by SCMA with financial support from Highlands & Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership with 10 remote and rural local authorities (Argyll & Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Dumfries & Galloway, Highlands, Moray, North Ayrshire, Orkney Islands, Scottish Borders, Shetland Islands and Stirling Councils).
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 January 2021
Update to the Climate Change Plan - Background Information and Key Issues - Just Transition
The Scottish Government must have regard to these when setting out plans to reduce emissions.
Last updated:
25 November 2022
Joint Fisheries Statement letter from the Cabinet secretary on 23 November 2022
To achieve this UK’s fisheries policy authorities (FPA) will work together across the UK to support a vibrant, profitable, and sustainable fishing industry, underpinned by a healthy marine environment that is resilient to climate change. Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by ...
Committees
Published:
8 December 2022
NHS Highland Annual Audit Report 2021/22
NHS Highland Annual Audit Report 2021 22.
The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day..
Last updated:
30 October 2025
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PE2189/A: Remove legal protected status for gulls to help reduce their numbers in residential areas Scottish Government written submission, 29 October 2025 Does the Scottish Government consider the specific ask[s] of the petition to be practical or achievable?
Last updated:
7 March 2023
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COP26: The Committee will take evidence from- Kersti Berge, Director for Energy and Climate Change, Gerard Howe, Deputy Director for COP26 and International Climate Change, and Tessa Ferry, Head of International Climate Change, Scottish...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
24 November 2023
The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill - Consultation
Proposed structure of a new agriculture policySource: Scottish Government consultation - 'Delivering our vision for Scottish agriculture - proposals for a new Agriculture Bill'The consultation further sought views on powers for Scottish Ministers to provide payments and other support to farmers, crofters, and land managers for a variety of purposes, including:
Mitigating and adapting to climate change.
