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We have set up a learning committee through the union’s developmentfund—initially with the employer and the union—to look at the learning fund that we administer to provide funding for workers in those workplaces.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 April 2017
In addition to this, the Scottish Government funds the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS), which delivers a range of learning, development and consultancy work on trauma and attachment.
Key issues for the reform agenda
The reform process so far has highlighted several areas of tension in developing future options. This part of the briefing looks at:
the extent to which legal aid services should be planned by the state
how to create a more joined-up system
how to deliver flexibility and innovation.
I am happy to take forward discussions about the funding of local authorities; indeed, the Cabinet has agreed to embark on discussions with local authorities about funding, achievement of outcomes and the role of ring fencing, so that we can engage with them on questions of flexibility.
In contrast, the LGPS in Scotland has performed very well, comprises just 11 funds, has always been better funded than the scheme in England and Wales, and is currently in a very strong funding position.
We still have access to the affordable housing supply programme, and that fund is there to try to encourage development—along with the Scottish land fund, I should add.
Presentation from Anna Day (AD), Economic Development Manager, Culture, Tourism and Place, P&K Council, Perth Museum: • AD started with an update on the business case behind the Perth Museum project.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 16 November, the Committee will take evidence from the Scottish Funding Council as part of its pre-budget scrutiny of public bodies.
We believe that, when it comes to public funding, those principles should be used to lever in wider benefits, such as the promotion of fair work, to support the development of a successful wellbeing economy over the longer term.