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Excess deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic
The COVID-19 Recovery Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the cause of excess deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic. Figure 1 below highlights the total deaths, excess deaths and average deaths in the previous 5 years in the period April 2020 to October 2021. Source: Scottish Government This shows that deaths in Scotland are 11% above the average for this time of year and have been above the average for the last 26 weeks. What is unclear, is... MoreClosed 28 January 2022 -
The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee are examining progress towards Scotland’s net zero targets with a particular focus on the role of local government and its partners. The Scottish Parliament agreed statutory targets to make Scotland a net zero nation by 2045, with challenging interim targets en route to that goal. “Net zero” means a situation where the amount of greenhouse gases we put into the atmosphere is balanced out by the amount of them that we... MoreClosed 26 January 2022 -
Framework for the Resource Spending Review
The Scottish Government has published a ‘ consultative framework document ’ on its forthcoming Scottish Resource Spending Review. Resource Spending is the spending on day-to-day running costs of government programmes and administration. The purpose of a Resource Spending Review is to set out spending plans for the remainder of the parliamentary term which support the Scottish Government's ambitions (these plans will cover from 2023-24 to 2026-27). The document was published... MoreClosed 25 January 2022 -
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
The Scottish Government has published its fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). It sets out how your places and environments will be planned and designed in the years to come. Read the NPF4 Send us your views on the draft NPF4 Committees want to hear your views on how space, land and environments in Scotland should be designed and planned. They want to know: What does your ideal home look like and what surrounds it? How can we... MoreClosed 17 January 2022 -
Provisional Common Frameworks on Blood Safety and Quality and on Organs, Tissues and Cells
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee would like to invite you to respond to its call for views on the provisional Common Framework on Blood Safety and Quality and the provisional Common Framework on Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes). These provisional Common Frameworks have been developed following the UK’s exit from the European Union. The explanatory cover note accompanying these provisional Common Frameworks describes... MoreClosed 17 January 2022 -
Share your views on the Miners' Strike (Pardons) Scotland Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee wants to hear your views to help it consider the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill . Background The miners' strike was a bitterly fought industrial dispute which lasted from 12 March 1984 to 3 March 1985. In the years that followed the strike, there were questions about whether it was policed in a fair way and whether the justice system treated miners fairly, as well as the way in which... MoreClosed 14 January 2022 -
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill - call for views
The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment (RAINE) Committee is scrutinising the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill and is seeking your views. What does the Bill aim to do? The Bill requires the Scottish Government and relevant authorities (e.g. health boards and local authorities) to create good food nation plans to support social and economic wellbeing, the environment, health, and economic development. Relevant authorities must have regard to the Scottish... MoreClosed 5 January 2022 -
Miners' Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
The Bill provides a pardon for miners who were convicted of certain offences relating to the 1984-1985 miners’ strike where the conditions of the pardon are met. The offences are: breach of the peace breach of bail conditions – Section 3 of the Bail etc. (Scotland) Act 1980 obstructing police etc. – Section 41(1)(a) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 The offence must have been committed while the miner was taking part in a picket line, demonstration or... MoreClosed 22 December 2021 -
Inquiry into the use of the made affirmative procedure during the coronavirus pandemic
The 'made affirmative procedure' is a type of secondary legislation, which was only used a handful of times a year before the Coronavirus pandemic. However, since March 2020, it has been used more than 100 times. The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee has recognised the need to use the made affirmative procedure during the pandemic to allow the Government to respond quickly to challenges presented by Coronavirus. It has also said that bringing substantial changes into force... MoreClosed 20 December 2021 -
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
The Bill requires the Scottish Ministers and certain public bodies (referred to in the Bill as ‘relevant authorities’) to create Good Food Nation Plans. The relevant authorities identified in the Bill are health boards and local authorities (or councils). Other public bodies may be required to produce plans in the future. Current status of the Bill This Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 7 October... MoreClosed 17 December 2021 -
Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill - call for views
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, health boards were required to compensate people who they asked to self-isolate due to an infectious disease. This was required by the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 . The Coronavirus Act 2020 changed this. The 2020 Act let health boards decide whether people who are self-isolating because of COVID-19 received compensation under the 2008 Act. The relevant provision of the 2020 Act will expire in March 2022. This Bill would change the law so... MoreClosed 10 December 2021 -
Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, health boards were required to compensate people who they asked to self-isolate due to an infectious disease. This was required by the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 . The Coronavirus Act 2020 changed this. The 2020 Act let health boards decide whether people who are self-isolating because of COVID-19 received compensation under the 2008 Act. The relevant provision of the 2020 Act will expire in March 2022. This Bill would change the law so... MoreClosed 8 December 2021 -
Inquiry into the Health And Wellbeing of Children And Young People
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland. The inquiry aims to address key issues affecting the health and wellbeing of children and young people including: Child poverty (including the Scottish Government’s current child poverty delivery plan) , inequality and adverse childhood experiences; Issues affecting care experienced young people; Mental health, access to Child... MoreClosed 7 December 2021 -
Provisional Common Framework on Public Health Protection and Health Security
The Health and Sport Committee would like to invite you to respond to its targeted call for written views on the provisional Common Framework on Public Health Protection and Health Security. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the explanatory cover note accompanying the outline agreement of the provisional Common Framework describes its purpose as being “to ensure continued cooperation on serious cross-border threats to health within the UK following the end of... MoreClosed 6 December 2021 -
Perinatal Mental Health Inquiry
Background The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking a short inquiry into perinatal mental health in Scotland. Perinatal mental health problems are mental health problems which occur during pregnancy and up to one year after a child’s birth. In most cases, mothers are the most impacted. However, these mental health problems can affect all caregivers and family members. Impact of the COVID pandemic may have increased mental health issues for all caregivers. ... MoreClosed 24 November 2021 -
Continuity Act - Policy Statement and Annual Report
In December 2020 the Scottish Parliament passed the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 . This Act provides Ministers with powers to help meet the Scottish Government’s commitment that Scottish laws “keep pace” with future developments in EU law where appropriate. The Scottish Government has now drafted two documents in relation to these “keeping pace” powers, a Policy Statement * and an Annual Report *. The Committee would like to hear your views on these documents.... MoreClosed 11 November 2021 -
Scotland’s supply chain
The Economy and Fair Work Committee are investigating Scotland’s supply chain. The Committee is keen to hear from businesses and industry. They would like to understand what changes could protect Scotland's supply chain. They would also like to hear what opportunities may or may not exist to develop a domestic supply chain. Background A supply chain is the end to end process of creating products and delivering them to customers. The Committee is aware of the current... MoreClosed 9 November 2021 -
Licensing of short-term lets
The Scottish Government has told the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee that it will be laying draft laws before the Scottish Parliament requiring local authorities to introduce a licensing system for short-term let accommodation. More information about what is proposed can be found by accessing the following link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/short-term-lets/ Why your views matter The Committee wants to hear your views about the... MoreClosed 29 October 2021 -
Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s international work
The Committee is looking at how the Scottish Government engages internationally and what it wants to achieve from this work. This includes both its EU and wider international engagement, its support for international development and how its external affairs policies interact with UK government policies in these areas. Background to the inquiry You may find the following information and links helpful in reading and responding to the Committee’s questions. Before the... MoreClosed 29 October 2021 -
The UK Internal Market
The aim of this inquiry is to consider the implications of the UK internal market for Scotland including how devolution works. Background to the inquiry You may find the following information and links helpful in reading and responding to the Committee’s questions. The UK internal market was established in law by the UK Internal Market Act 2020 (IMA) , but other new constitutional arrangements like common frameworks will also be important to its operation. You can find... MoreClosed 29 October 2021 -
Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
The Bill seeks to refund individuals who paid for private surgery to remove transvaginal mesh from their body. It is to include the costs of removal surgery and reasonable connected expenses. Current status of the Bill This Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on 22 June 2021. Read and find out more about the Bill: Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill . Stage 1 The Health,... MoreClosed 15 October 2021 -
Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill
Background Humza Yousaf MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced the Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament on the 23 June 2021. The Bill seeks to refund individuals who paid for private surgery to remove transvaginal mesh from their body. It is to include the costs of removal surgery and reasonable connected expenses. The call for views will close on 13 October 2021. ... MoreClosed 13 October 2021 -
Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny of the 2022/23 Budget
We want to hear your priorities for next year’s budget for criminal justice. We plan to write to the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Justice later this year. We will be setting out our recommendations on how the budget should be spent. What are we interested in? The Committee wants to hear views from across all the different parts of the criminal justice sector. That is our prisons and courts, policing and fire... MoreClosed 8 October 2021 -
Health and Care Bill - Legislative Consent Memorandum
The Health and Sport Committee would like to invite you to respond to its targeted call for written views on the Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM) on the Health and Care Bill. The Committee is seeking your views on the LCM and those provisions of the Bill which relate to: The Secretary of State’s power to transfer or delegate functions; International healthcare arrangements; Food information for consumers; Power to amend retained EU law; Professional... MoreClosed 28 September 2021 -
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee: Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2022/23 - Call for Views
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is asking for views on what should be in the Scottish Government’s budget for 2022/23. Views can be submitted on any aspect of the budget affecting the committee’s remit. This year the Committee is particularly interested in how the budget affects the human rights of different groups and individuals in Scotland. Background The National Taskforce for Human Rights published its leadership report in March 2021 . One... MoreClosed 24 September 2021 -
Funding for Culture
Ahead of next year’s Scottish Government Budget (Budget 2022-23), the Committee wants to hear your views on the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the culture sector, and how it should recover from the pandemic. The Committee wants to hear your immediate budgetary priorities for the sector as temporary COVID funding comes to an end. It also wants to know what lessons can be learned from the crisis, and if there are opportunities to move to a longer-term and more strategic approach to... MoreClosed 8 September 2021 -
Scotland's public finances in 2022-23 and the impact of Covid
What are your views on Scotland’s public finances in 2022-23 and how they have been affected by COVID-19? The Finance and Public Administration Committee would like to hear your views on this topic as part of its pre-budget scrutiny. What are the key questions? In particular, the Committee is keen to hear how the Scottish Government’s budget in 2022-23 should address the following questions: How should the Scottish Government's Budget for 2022-23 address the need for a... MoreClosed 17 August 2021 -
Views on the 'End Conversion Therapy' petition
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is inviting your views on a public petition, PE1817: End Conversion Therapy . Background The petition was lodged in August 2020. It calls on the Scottish Parliament "to urge the Scottish Government to ban the provision or promotion of LGBT+ conversion therapy in Scotland". In the previous session of the Parliament (Session 5) the Public Petitions Committee received written evidence from: the Scottish Government... MoreClosed 13 August 2021 -
Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill
The Social Justice and Social Security Committee is considering the Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill . Why was the Bill created The COVID-19 outbreak has had a serious impact on unpaid carers in Scotland. Last year the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 provided a 'double payment' of Carer’s Allowance Supplement in June 2020. This covered the period from 1 April to 30 September 2020. This Bill was created to allow another 'double payment' in December 2021.... MoreClosed 12 August 2021 -
Covid-19 legislation: next steps
Share your views with the Covid-19 Committee We want to hear your views on the Scottish Government’s emergency powers to respond to Covid-19. We also want to know what we can learn about using emergency legislation for the future. The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 and the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act (No. 2) 2020 give emergency powers to the Scottish Government to respond to Covid-19 . The powers are set out in Part 1 of each Act. These powers expire on 31 March 2021 unless... MoreClosed 17 February 2021
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