Reading Time: 3 minutesIncreasing the supply of affordable housing is a key policy aim of the Scottish Government. The term “affordable housing” is not well defined but in
Devolved disability benefits: how might entitlement be assessed?
Reading Time: 4 minutesControl over some disability benefits (including personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and industrial injuries benefits, amongst others) will soon be devolved to
Gross Value Added (GVA) and Scotland’s sectors
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is GVA? Gross Value Added (GVA) is a key indicator of the state of the whole economy, an important performance measure, and helps inform
Guest blog – Migration in post-Brexit Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesDr Paulina Trevena introduces a SPICe and University of Glasgow research project ‘Attracting and retaining migrants in post-Brexit Scotland: is a social integration strategy the
Budget Bill Stage 3 – the final parliamentary hurdle
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Budget for financial year 2018-19 passed its final parliamentary hurdles on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The ‘Rate Resolution’ debate and vote on
Dredging in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA recent report by BBC Scotland highlighted evidence of alleged illegal scallop dredging (uncovered by divers from Open Seas) in the Firth of Lorn; part
SPICe FAQ – MSPs and FOI
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe are regularly asked if Members of The Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and their staff can be required to release information under Freedom of Information (FOI)
A Low Carbon Scotland – Progress, Plans and Paris
Reading Time: 3 minutesNext week the Scottish Government are due to publish their latest climate plan charting a path to cutting Scotland’s emissions over the next 15 years.
What is next for the Scottish Crown Estate?
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the midst of a period of substantial constitutional debate and change, one significant piece of devolution has been (relatively) quietly underway. The devolution of
Public sector pay: an end to the squeeze?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs part of the 2018-19 Draft Budget, the Scottish Government announced an easing of its policy on public sector pay. Starting in 2011-12, public sector