5 April 2017
This note gives an overview of the change in Scottish GDP by chained volume measures for the 4th quarter of 2016. It provides a comparison with the UK and looks at how selected sectors are performing.
31 March 2017
This subject profile provides an overview of the equalities legislative framework at International, EU, UK and Scottish levels.
31 March 2017
The council tax reduction scheme reduces how much council tax a low income household has to pay. This briefing provides background to the scheme and details of how it is calculated.
29 March 2017
This subject profile provides an overview of policies, strategies and legislation guiding care and support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
27 March 2017
This briefing explores the issue of drug misuse in Scotland.
22 March 2017
This briefing examines Scottish sea fisheries in the light of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Statistics are provided on the sea fishing sector and catches in the Scottish Exclusive Economic Zone.
16 March 2017
This briefing provides information on Non-domestic rates including historical revenue and relief expenditure as well as rates and relief schemes for 2017-18.
15 March 2017
An in-depth look at the inception and progress to date of City Region Deals in Scotland
15 March 2017
This is a briefing on the Office for National Statistics' March 2017 Regional Labour Market release for Scotland.
15 March 2017
This briefing provides an introduction to key themes and global trends in the energy sector. It addresses reducing demand, renewable technologies, energy for electricity, transport and heat.
13 March 2017
The Seat Belts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Gillian Martin MSP on 28 February 2017.
8 March 2017
The Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) proposes changing the law in Scotland which allows the parties to a contract to create rights for third parties. The aim is to make the law clearer and more u
2 March 2017
This briefing analyses the Export Statistics Scotland 2015 release from the Scottish Government, providing a breakdown of exports by sector and location.
01 March 2017
This briefing considers the background to and the main provisions within the Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill.
23 February 2017
This briefing explores 10 issues related to agriculture and Brexit.
21 February 2017
This briefing is one of six covering various aspects of the Scottish criminal justice system. It provides a brief description of the operation of prisons (including young offender institutions) in Scotland.
21 February 2017
The Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill is a Scottish Government Bill introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 9 February 2017. This briefing discusses the main provisions in the Bill.
16 February 2017
This briefing looks at who can claim Universal Credit and some of the difficulties with its introduction.
15 February 2017
This is a briefing on the Office for National Statistics' February 2017 Regional Labour Market release for Scotland.
30 January 2017
The Scottish Government published ‘The draft Climate Change Plan – The draft third report on policies and proposals 2017-2032 ’ on 19 January 2017.
26 January 2017
This briefing provides an overview of the gender pay gap in Scotland.
25 January 2017
This briefing summarises the background to the Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill including the current Air Passenger Duty regime and key elements of the Bill as introduced.
19 January 2017
This briefing summarises the current law and explains why the Scottish Government wants to change it. It also explores some of the policy issues arising as a result of the proposed change.
18 January 2017
This note gives an overview of the change in Scottish GDP by chained volume measures for the 3rd quarter of 2016. It provides a comparison with the UK and looks at how selected sectors are performing.
18 January 2017
This is a briefing on the Office for National Statistics' January 2017 Regional Labour Market release for Scotland.
31 January 2017
This briefing provides an introduction to human rights law in Scotland.
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