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They are DWP figures and they show that the universal credit sanction rate is more than double the pre-pandemic level, with more than 42,000 sanctions being applied across all claims in July this year.
I thank them for all that they have done throughout the pandemic and also pre-pandemic. They are highly valued by both the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Government.
The Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 pre-date, but align with, action taken at the EU-level in 2023 in respect of the use of micro-plastics in cosmetics, personal care products and detergents.
The hospitality sector is one of the largest sectors for employment in Scotland accounting for around 18 200,000 jobs pre pandemic, and £5 billion in GVA; 3.4% of the Scottish total.
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WitnessesThe following witnesses were called to give oral evidenceCategoryNumberScottish Government Ministers15Scottish Government officials50Members of the Scottish Parliament1Representatives of public bodies43Representatives of local authorities0UK Ministers0UK Government officials0Members of the UK Parliament0Representatives from other legislatures0Representatives of trade unions3Representatives of professional associations21NHS0Higher Education4Representatives of voluntary sector24Other categories of witnesses13Business transactedBusinessNo.DetailsInquiries4Female participation in sport and physical activity;Healthcare in remote and rural areas;Reducing drug deaths in Scotland and tackling problem drug use (joint inquiry with CJ & SJSS committees);Winter planning 2023-24Consultations7Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill;Healthcare in remote and rural areas (August 23);Healthcare in remote and rural areas (October 23);Post-legislative scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013;Pre...