To ask the Scottish Government how successful it considers Celtic Connections 2017 has been for Glasgow and Scotland.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/03/2017
Question S5F-00920: Cancer survival rates linked to income
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the report by Macmillan Cancer Support, which highlights the disparity in cancer survival rates between people from more and less deprived areas.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23/02/2017
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.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/02/2017
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.
Answered by Jeane Freeman (01/02/2017):By making Universal Credit payments more flexible and adaptable we are giving people in Scotland more choice and control over how they manage their budget.
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.
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 01/02/2017
