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Last updated: 16 December 2024

Cancer Research UK Briefing Age of Sale Legislation December 24

Cancer Research UK briefing: Age of Sale Legislation, December 2024 Key points • Cancer Research UK wants to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. • Smoking is still the biggest cause of cancer in Scotland and is responsible for around 5,700 cases of cancer every year. (2015 data). • Smoking tobacc...

Last updated: 10 December 2024

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David McGill Clerk of the Parliament 10 December 2024 Appendix (Note: this Appendix does not form part of the Minutes) Committee Reports The following reports were published on 10 December 2024— Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, 8th Report, 2024 (Session 6): Stage 1 Report on the Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill (SP Paper 705) Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 75th Report, 2024 (Session 6): Delegated powers in the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill (as amended at Stage 2) (SP Paper 706) Subordinate Legislation Negative Instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 6 December 2024 and is subject to the negative procedure— Conservation of Salmon (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/368) laid under section 68(2) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 Laid Only Instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 9 December 2024 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure— Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/370 (C. 24)) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 Other Documents The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 9 December 2024 and are not subject to parliamentary procedure— Community Justice Scotland Annual Report and Accounts 2023/24 (SG/2024/178) laid under Section 11(4) of the Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 Highlands and Islands Enterprise Annual Report and Accounts 2023/24 (SG/2024/199) laid under Section 30 of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 10 December 2024 and are not subject to parliamentary procedure— Food Standards Scotland: Annual Report & Accounts 2023/24 (SG/2024/73) laid under Section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 The 2023/24 audit of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (SG/2024/302) laid under Section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 Water Industry Commission for Scotland - Annual Report and Accounts 2023- 24 (SG/2024/281) laid under Section 5(4) of the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 and Section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 Published by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body All documents are available on For information on the Scottish Parliament contact the Scottish Parliament website at: Public Information on: Telephone: 0131 348 5000 or 0800 092 7500 www.parliament.scot/documents Email: [email protected] Live...

Last updated: 6 December 2024

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Speakers highlighted how women entrepreneurs can leverage their innovative ideas, protect their intellectual assets, and thrive in business by sharing insights, best practices, and lived experiences. th Tuesday 12 November 2024 (AGM) Attendance - 3 MSP’s 27 non MSP’s Guest Speakers – Gillian Fleming, Elizabeth Pirrie, Ana Stewart Topic – What’s next for Wom...

Last updated: 21 October 2024

Carers Centre Managers Network Note of Meeting

It was noted that in this area the census has identified that there are 49,000 carers and that the work of the carer centre saves the public sector money, as unpaid carers engage better with carer centres than other providers. The report Our Lives set out the barriers to ethnic minority communities.

Last updated: 21 October 2024

Carers Centre Managers Network Final

It was noted that in this area the census has identified that there are 49,000 carers and that the work of the carer centre saves the public sector money, as unpaid carers engage better with carer centres than other providers. The report Our Lives set out the barriers to ethnic minority communities.

Last updated: 10 October 2024

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice to Jeremy Balfour MSP Social Security Bill Amendment 7 Septe

This also includes understanding any changes to the current living and care arrangements for the child.

Last updated: 24 September 2024

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Senscot 103. Saheliya 104. Shared Living Plus 105. Shelter Scotland 106.

Last updated: 12 September 2024

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David McGill Clerk of the Parliament 12 September 2024 Appendix (Note: this Appendix does not form part of the Minutes) Committee Reports The following report was published on 12 September 2024— Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 52nd Report, 2024 (Session 6): Delegated powers in the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 (SP Paper 643) Subordinate Legislation Affirmative Instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 12 September 2024 and is subject to the affirmative procedure— Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 [draft] laid under section 122(14) of the Procurement Act 2023 Negative Instruments The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 12 September 2024 and are subject to the negative procedure— Social Security (Genuine and Sufficient Link to the United Kingdom) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/241) laid under section 176 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and Section 94 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (Multi-operator Travel Cards) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/243) laid under section 81(3) of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 Laid Only Instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 12 September 2024 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure— Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/242 (C.20)) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 Other Documents The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 12 September 2024 and are not subject to parliamentary procedure— Financial Reporting Advisory Board Annual Report 2023-24 (SG/2024/190) at the request of a member of the Scottish Government and not under any laying power Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) Annual Report and Accounts 2023 - 2024 (SG/2024/198) laid under Section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission Annual Report 2023-24 (SG/2024/87) laid under Schedule 9A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission 2023-24 Annual Report & Accounts (SG/2024/88) laid under Schedule 9A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 Published by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body All documents are available on For information on the Scottish Parliament contact the Scottish Parliament website at: Public Information on: Telephone: 0131 348 5000 or 0800 092 7500 www.parliament.scot/documents Email: [email protected] Live...

Last updated: 26 August 2024

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It is of course near impossible for councils to do both what is required for the long term and the short term while also facing a cost-of-living crisis, the impact of other externalities and real-terms budget cuts.