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The Committee also recognises that young people with disabilities should get the support they need to enjoy the right equally and that this has additional resource implications.
Committee reports
Date published:
14 November 2024
The Cabinet Secretary explained that to ensure that more people get the correct level of assistance, the current restriction on costs for funerals that take place outwith a deceased’s local area is being removed.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 December 2022
Education & awareness
Three stations were set up summarising what activities the Parliament currently undertakes in the Holyrood building, online, and in communities to inform and educate the public.
It said it was likely that some health inequalities would not be addressed, as some groups who are more likely to get ill from COVID-19 were not being prioritised, such as the most deprived or those of ethnic minority background.
A recurring theme in evidence has been the need for clarity on next steps, especially in relation to the "framework" powers created by the Bill, where getting the detail of regulations right will be crucial.
In deploying that £100 million, ministers exercised judgment in getting assurance about timing—when the impact of economic activity would be felt—and the extent to which the money would go to help employment.
This work closely aligns with similar activity by English and Welsh forces as part of Operation Beaconport, established by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the National Crime Agency in response to Baroness Casey’s recommendations.