Reading Time: 2 minutes SPICe has recently had a flurry of enquiries from MSPs regarding funding streams for groups wishing to set up a local Men’s Shed. A Men’s
Tag: FAQs
SPICe FAQ – Vaping in Public Places
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?
SPICe FAQ – Funding for Community Sport
Reading Time: 2 minutes A common question received by SPICe is where community sports clubs can go to find funding for equipment, premises and other costs which are necessary
SPICe FAQ – Repairs in Private Rented Property
Reading Time: 3 minutes SPICe receives many enquiries about repairs to private rented property. This blog post is aimed at answering some FAQs about the repairing standard. It also
SPICe FAQ – MP or MSP? Taking on constituent casework.
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are often asked whether both an MSP and an MP can get involved in the same case on behalf of a constituent. There aren’t
SPICe FAQ – MSPs and FOI
Reading Time: 2 minutes We are regularly asked if Members of The Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and their staff can be required to release information under Freedom of Information (FOI)
SPICe FAQ – Paper Bag Charges
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the last few weeks we have received a number of enquiries from constituency offices across Scotland asking whether paper bags are exempt from the
SPICe FAQ – Accessing GP records
Reading Time: 2 minutes SPICe regularly receives enquiries relating to constituents’ concerns over their health records held by their GPs. We were recently asked what the legislative basis is
SPICe FAQ – Electric car charging
Reading Time: 3 minutes This is the first Enquiries FAQ post. FAQ posts will focus on issues that we receive regular enquiries on. A recent enquiry forwarded from a