Reading Time: 7 minutesA look at the approach to education policy and resulting challenges for the Parliament.
Author: SPICe
You get what you pay for – 20 years of devolved transport policy
Reading Time: 9 minutesA look back at 20 years of Scottish transport policy and investment, and how this has influenced people’s travel choices.
SPICe FAQ- Nominating someone for a UK national honour
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog sets out what UK national honours are awarded for and how to nominate someone for an award.
Twenty years of family law in the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 8 minutesA look at 20 years of family law in the Scottish Parliament.
Scotland’s parcel delivery surcharge cost on the up
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe has estimated the additional cost to Scotland of parcel delivery surcharges relative to the rest of the UK. For 2019, we estimate a cost of £40m.
Guest blog: How much do you know about FOI?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis guest blog from Daren Fitzhenry, the Scottish Information Commissioner, sets out some background information on Freedom of Information (FOI) and how to find out more.
Smart Meters
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe has recently received a number of enquiries about smart meters. This blog explores some of the issues around the technology, and its introduction to homes and businesses.
SPICe FAQ – Wood burning stoves and air quality
Reading Time: 4 minutesLooks at the framework which governs emissions from wood burning stoves, and smoke control areas.
Local Government since Devolution – local governance or local administration?
Reading Time: 9 minutesA look at local government in Scotland since devolution.
Brewing and distilling: a barrel full of employment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog looks at the most recent economic facts and figures for Scotland’s brewing and distilling sectors. A key trend has been the uplift in employment.