Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog considers why it’s important for parliaments to scrutinise common frameworks.
Spring (Budget Revision) has sprung, but further adjustments required to meet financial commitments for next year
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog considers the Spring Budget Revision for 2021-22 which was considered at the Public Finance and Administration Committee yesterday.
Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 12 minutesThe Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus)(Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 14 December 2021. If passed, the Bill will mean that the effect of coronavirus cannot be taken into account when setting the ‘net annual value’ and/or ‘rateable value’ for a property, which in turn determines the non-domestic rates that must be paid.
This blogpost considers the context for the Bill and its purpose. It also considers the related secondary legislation that has already been passed by the Parliament.
Scotland’s latest COVID-19 Strategy
Reading Time: 6 minutesA review of the Scottish Government’s latest COVID-19 framework, as we move into a “calmer” period; and ten things for the parliament to look out for
British Sign Language in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog discusses BSL in Scotland and the progress made since the Scottish Government published its BSL National Plan in 2017. Translated into BSL.
SPICe FAQ – Sources of funding for businesses
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe regularly receive enquiries from MSPs and their staff on behalf of constituents looking for funding to either establish a new business or improve their
Supporting Ukrainians to come to the UK (updated at 1pm on Friday 11 March 2022)
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog sets out the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of the war in terms of the number of people leaving Ukraine and the UK Government response to the crisis.
Crisis in Ukraine (updated at 10am on 24 February 2022)
Reading Time: 7 minutesAhead of this afternoon’s Scottish Parliament debate on the situation in Ukraine, this blog provides background to the conflict and summarises some of the recent developments including the international response.
The National Care Service – what is happening next?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog discusses recent developments regarding the National Care Service.
What’s the story? Common frameworks so far…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re looking at ‘common frameworks’ and drawing a blank, this blog article, the first in a trio, is for you. In it we try