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The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, my ministerial colleague Ivan McKee and I have had extensive engagement with business since our respective appointments following May’s election. As I mentioned, the UK Government announced a similar measure in March that indicated its direction of travel.
As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member s Bill) has completed Stage 1, ’ amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged.
Prison will always be necessary for those who pose a risk of harm to victims and the public, but in many cases it may not be the most effective way to deal with offending behaviour and reduce reoffending.
Eligibility for support remains unchanged across both No One Left Behind concerned at the potential and Fair Start Scotland as a result of this decision. impact this cut in funding may have on vulnerable people and those experiencing poverty during these most difficult of times.
That will mean that the 75,000 voters whom I mentioned will not need to take any further action to vote by post in next May’s election. It is hoped that the move will remove the scope of voter confusion and the potential for people to have to suddenly seek an absent vote in the spring of 2026.