Official Report: search what was said in Parliament
The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.
All Official Reports of meetings in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament.
All Official Reports of public meetings of committees.
Criathragan Hide all filters
Displaying 960 contributions
|
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
Meeting date: 8 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
Yes. I am sorry. I realise that it was quite a long question.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
Meeting date: 8 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
I am not sure whether I came across right there. Policy 34(c) says that there are “additional public benefits” that would justify the removal of woodland. Are you saying that you would like the policy to be strengthened so that the removal of woodland would not be possible or would be an absolute last option?
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
Meeting date: 8 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
That is no problem at all.
Iain, do you have anything to add?
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
Meeting date: 8 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
Good morning. I want to focus on woodlands. Is the wording in policy 34 on trees, woodland and forestry sufficiently clear and directive to guide development in a way that is sensitive to existing woodlands? Do you have any examples of the “additional public benefits” that are mentioned in policy 34(c) that would justify the removal of woodlands?
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting date: 3 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
What efforts have been made to improve the data on asylum seekers, refugees and people with no recourse to public funds? I direct that question first to Susan Aitken and then to Pat Togher.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting date: 3 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
Okay. I was not trying to tease out large numbers but rather asking if that data was available. I have no further questions on that theme.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting date: 3 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
I will group a couple of questions together to save time. There is obviously still progress to be made on recording statistics. What benefit would there be from more accurate data on asylum seekers, refugees and people with no recourse to public funds? Are there any figures available on the number of European Economic Area nationals who have no recourse to public funds? Do we have any statistics on how many people who have claimed asylum do not have access to housing support? I will put that question to Pat Togher.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting date: 3 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
There were two further questions. Are there any figures available on the number of European Economic Area nationals who have no recourse to public funds? Do we have any statistics on how many people who have claimed asylum do not have access to housing support?
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting date: 3 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
I asked whether there are concerns that people who should be accessing the scheme cannot do so because the referral requirements mean that they cannot independently refer themselves. I am not sure whether you picked up on that or whether anybody else wants to come in.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting date: 3 February 2022
Natalie Don-Innes
My first question is directed to Alistair Dinnie and Councillor Aitken, but, if anybody else wants to come in, please let me know. Can you advise how local authorities are supporting Afghan families who have already arrived and how they are preparing to support Afghan families in the future?
