A roundup of views across the political spectrum.
Round Up of Views on the Scottish Budget
Youth Climate Activists “Free bus travel only works if there’s buses to use”
“Free bus travel for young people is a good first step however most of the Budget was disappointing.”
Budgets Both Local and National
There are two Budgets which affect people in Orkney: the OIC Budget and the Scottish Budget. Both of these will affect the services we use and our quality of life.
Labour Accuses the Scottish Greens of ‘Kow- Towing’ Over the Scottish Budget
“ It is deeply disappointing to see the Scottish Green Party yet again sell our local councils, our environment and, indeed, themselves, short yet again.”
Free Bus Travel For All Under 18s From 2021
Scottish Greens Strike Budget Deal With SNP
Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare
Public Finance Minister in the Scottish Government, Kate Forbes, announced the investment which will support the doubling of the free provision of childcare to 1140 hours from August 2020 for all 3- and 4-year olds and eligible 2-year olds
Scotland’s Draft Budget: 2020/2021
A Balancing Act
Is Scottish Government Action To Address Climate Emergency Too Slow ?
“The global climate emergency is at the centre of our Programme for Government and we have already put in place the most ambitious climate legislation and targets of any country.”
Scottish Budget Agreement is Grown Up Politics
“£49.6 million for NHS Orkney.Orkney Islands Council will receive an additional £1.4 million.”
Total value of exports from Scotland (excluding oil and gas):£81.4billion
Scotland’s quality food and drink is 18% (£5.9billion) of all our international exports. Most of this – 74% – is from the Whisky sector (£4.4billion).
