November

MSPs tell Cabinet Secretary of their concern over the monitoring of NHS board performance

28.11.2019

Better monitoring of NHS board performance is needed to identify and address failings, according to a letter issued today by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee.

Work of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee in 2018-19

26.11.2019

The increasing volume of Brexit-related secondary legislation has coincided with a decrease in the number of Scottish Statutory Instruments laid before the Scottish Parliament for consideration, a Holyrood Committee has reported.

MSPs call for improved mental health provision in secure care and young offenders’ facilities

26.11.2019

MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee are calling for better mental health support for young people ordered into either secure care or a young offenders’ institution (YOI).

Increase in police capital spending needed, say MSPs

22.11.2019

A new report from MSPs on the Justice Sub-Committee on Policing looking at police capital spending has concluded that an above inflation increase is vital to allow officers to operate efficiently.

Holyrood Committee welcomes Scottish Government commitment to introduce primary legislation for constitutional referendums

20.11.2019

A Holyrood Committee has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that it will introduce primary legislation to allow any future referendum on independence to take place.

Systemic change needed to address disadvantage in STEM subjects

19.11.2019

Disadvantages as a result of deprivation, gender and rurality need to be addressed to improve learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Rural Economy Committee seeks views on proposed CAP transition Bill

15.11.2019

The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) Committee has issued a public call for evidence

How can the Scottish Government best protect retail workers? Holyrood Committee asks

15.11.2019

A bill aimed to increase retail workers’ protection is to be scrutinised by the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee.

What makes a strong and vibrant community, asks Holyrood Committee

15.11.2019

A Scottish Parliament Committee is seeking views on how to achieve community wellbeing.

Social Security Committee visit Wester Hailes as they seek to find out why millions of pounds of benefits remain unclaimed

14.11.2019

Social Security Committee visit Wester Hailes as they seek to find out why millions of pounds of benefits remain unclaimed

Committee welcomes extension of electoral franchise

13.11.2019

Foreign nationals resident in Scotland should be able to have a say in how the country is run

Holyrood’s Finance Committee cautions of potential ‘structural issues’ and ‘unintended consequences’ within the Fiscal Framework

12.11.2019

Holyrood’s Finance and Constitution Committee has set out potential structural issues and the risk of ‘unintended consequences’ within the Fiscal Framework – the mechanism method by which partly determines Scotland’s budget.

MSPs call for additional funding support for third sector

07.11.2019

A Holyrood Committee is calling on the Scottish Government to increase its equalities and third sector funding support and for all public bodies to look at innovative ways to fund the third sector.

Call for compulsory sales orders to tackle the blight of empty homes

10.11.2019

A Holyrood Committee has called on the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment and introduce compulsory sales orders to tackle the blight of empty homes.

How can future green energy demands be met, asks Holyrood's Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee

The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee is looking for a wide range of views on electric vehicle infrastructure and local energy as part of a three-part inquiry into the energy sector.

MSPs seek views on civil partnerships for different sex couples

08.11.2019

A proposal to make civil partnerships available to different sex couples is to be scrutinised by MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee.

Economy Committee gives its verdict on regional assistance ahead of budget

06.11.2019

The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has today published its budget scrutiny report on regional selective assistance, a fund which financially supports local businesses across Scotland.

Leading change: the driving force of Business in the Parliament

06.11.2019

Leading change in business is to be the focus of a two-day conference in the Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Parliament gives warm welcome to new Clerk/Chief Executive

01.11.2019

The new Clerk/Chief Executive of the Scottish Parliament has been appointed.

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