“MND Scotland’s report ‘No time to lose: Addressing the housing needs of people with MND’, highlights the need for people with MND to be fast-tracked and prioritised for adaptations and accessible housing. ” Rhoda Grant MSP
“Work is already underway on developing a New Deal for Local Government. We will work together, through regular and meaningful engagement, to progress this, explore a new fiscal framework for councils and reform our public services.” Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland
“I now have a government role alongside being MSP for the Highlands and Islands. I was honoured to be formally appointed as Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees last Thursday.”
The withdrawal of the CalMac Service Mallaig, Oban and Lochboisdale in South Uist, from 5 April to 13 May was the subject of a heated exchange between MSPs from Scotland’s political parties and the new Junior Minister for Transport Kevin Stewart.
The strategy includes Great British Nuclear: New nuclear projects with the aim that up to 25% of the UK’s electricity could be from nuclear sources by 2050.
The Scottish Government cabinet is made up of a series of Secretaries and working within their overall remit a list of Junior Ministers. There are 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including the First Minister and 18 Junior Ministers.
“Return & Recycle Orkney has made a really positive impact. As a charity we are focussed on getting people back into employment through our social enterprise Restart Orkney. ” Ian Robertson
“The Cabinet team I have unveiled reflects the priorities that we will pursue as a government – including tackling child poverty, improving public services and building a fairer, greener economy.” FM Humza Yousaf
The selection process for First Minister takes place today, 28th of March by a vote of all MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.
Additional funding is to be made available to Scotland’s Local Authorities to improve play parks.
