Continue reading Ben Macpherson welcomes campaigning schoolboy to Holyrood
Ben Macpherson SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith showed his support for the work of Corra Foundation when they shared their groundbreaking Everyone Has a Story report at a reception in the Scottish Parliament on 6th December. Continue reading Ben Macpherson supports Corra Foundation report
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a Holyrood motion praising a Bank of Scotland cancer care initiative. Continue reading Briggs praises Bank of Scotland’s Cancer Support initiative
Over the past 10 years, the number of Scots taking part in sporting activities in Scotland has remained static, according to a new Parliamentary report. The Health and Sport Committee has found no evidence £500 million of public funding in the last year has increased the number of people getting active.
Currently, statutory support is awarded by sportscotland (£100m) and through local authorities (£400m).
These figures were revealed during phase two of the Committee’s inquiry which looks at reasons preventing people from taking part in sport and physical activities.
Convener of the Health and Sport Committee, Neil Findlay MSP said: “The variety of sports and physical activity on offer in communities is a real testament to the efforts and dedication of sport and community groups. We recognise the hard work that is going on to try and improve and expand participation rates.
“However, we are disappointed that overall participation figures have remained fairly stagnant over the past decade. In fact, we found that many of the issues raised during this inquiry have been raised before.
“The Committee believes these findings show how wide ranging decisions and initiatives across different portfolios taken at both governmental and local level can have wider impacts.
“We look forward to a response from the Scottish Government to tell us what its plans are to increase participation rates and to hear what lessons have been learned over the past decade”.
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Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is looking to hear views from the general public as the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) Bill starts its journey through the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading Equalities Committee seeks views on Historic Pardons Bill
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has agreed to become a Hepatitis C Parliamentary Champion. Continue reading Miles Briggs Becomes Hepatitis C Parliamentary Champion
Committee hears ‘homeowner distress’
After hearing from distressed homeowners, a Holyrood Committee is today calling for more homebuyer support – particularly for new build homeowners – in the event of building defects and poor build quality. In a wide ranging report, the Local Government and Communities Committee identified a number of improvements that could be made to building regulations and fire safety standards in Scotland. Continue reading Holyrood call for greater support for new build homebuyers
The Festival of Politics: Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st October
Rebellion and revolution will take centre stage at the Scottish Parliament for the next three days as it opens its doors for the 2017 Festival of Politics. Continue reading Rebellion and revolution at Holyrood!
While talks between the UK Government and the EC over Britain’s exit from the European Union seem to be going nowhere fast, talks between parliamentarians from the four home nations have been more productive. Continue reading Brexit: it’s good to talk
Conveners of the Scottish Parliament’s 15 committees are to question the First Minister on her Programme for Government. The session, which will take place on 25th October, is open to members of the public. Continue reading Holyrood committee conveners to quiz First Minister
