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Some of them were poor families, but they were given help by the state at that time. The creation of Scotland’s adoption register was a welcome step in the right direction towards securing a good home for all children who need one.
I will not go into too much detail, but I know that, this afternoon, the Parliament will debate the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill. Volunteer Scotland raised the concern that some of the criteria in the bill w...
To support those projects, Scottish Enterprise is working with Screen Scotland, Creative Scotland, Animation Scotland and other partnerships, including Glasgow City Council and local innovation districts.
We have also provided £1.4 million to the Scottish Refugee Council for the expansion of its refugee integration service, as well as funding JustRight Scotland to provide free and confidential legal advice to Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland.
When the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill was going through the Parliament, we debated in great detail the definitions of the terms “welfare” and “wellbeing”.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 February 2025
If passed by the Scottish Parliament, the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill will prohibit certain sales of over 1,000 hectares, until Ministers can consider the impact on the local community.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 November 2023
This has assisted with developing policy proposals. The proposed Bill may seek a statutory requirement that ensures public bodies and local authorities consider the long-term consequences of their decisions for the wellbeing of people in Scotland, including those not yet born.