That the Parliament welcomes the news that Sweden’s population has passed 10 million for the first time; understands that immigration accounted for 75% of the growth from nine to 10 million over the previous 13 years; understands that there were more women in Sweden when the country reached nine million people in 2004 but that this has now changed with more men than women; notes that 82% of the population were born in Sweden; further notes that Sweden has kept detailed population records since 1749; acknowledges what it considers the success that smaller independent countries have achieved economically, culturally and socially, with small nations dominating the top ten of the GDP per capita tables, and considers that Scotland has been held back in many ways, including in population terms, since the Union in 1707.
Daily Record: Guide to navigating M8 Diversions
The Daily Record have driven through the diversions which are active around the M8 interchange area in Baillieston and filmed the result.
This might be useful for those wanting to get a sense of how things have changed before taking to the roads themselves. You can find the link below:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/watch-how-navigate-m8-roadworks-9851286
Question S5O-00646: Economic Impact of leaving EU
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee’s report on the economic impact of leaving the EU.
Question S5O-00620: Universal Credit Changes
To ask the Scottish Government how the ability to make twice-monthly payments and pay the housing element of universal credit directly to landlords compares with the current monthly payment system.
During our social security consultation, DWP’s monthly payments were repeatedly raised as a problem. Twice-monthly payments can make life a bit easier for low income households who have to make a tight budget work for them and their family.
Direct payments to landlords can also help people manage their income better, as well as providing rental security and minimising rent arrears for local authorities and landlords.