Reading Time: 5 minutesA look at the changes made to the Census Bill before the Stage 3 debate
Author: SPICe
Volunteers’ Week 2019 – how the third sector and volunteers contribute to the work of the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs this is Volunteers’ Week, this blog looks at the ways that the third sector, which includes voluntary organisations, has been involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
At a glance – Referendums (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Referendums (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 28 May. This follows the First Minister’s commitment, made in her statement on 24
Scotland’s fiscal outlook: possible large reconciliations ahead
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog considers the Scottish Government’s latest Fiscal Outlook.
Brexit – the more things change, the more they stay the same
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at the Brexit options facing a new Prime Minister and considers how each option might play out.
2019 European Elections: results and next steps
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe results, who might lead the next European Commission and what happens to the UK’s seats after Brexit.
Food, glorious food (Nation)
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn update on the Good Food Nation ambitions for Scotland
Home Reports – what are they and what might change?
Reading Time: 4 minutesA look at the background to Home Reports and some of the main enquiries SPICe receives about them.
Scotland’s changing housing landscape
Reading Time: 7 minutesA look at 20 years of housing in the Scottish Parliament.
How to count to net-zero
Reading Time: 4 minutesCounting to zero is easy. But budgeting for zero carbon, that’s more difficult.