Reading Time: 5 minutes A look at the changes made to the Census Bill before the Stage 3 debate
Volunteers’ Week 2019 – how the third sector and volunteers contribute to the work of the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 3 minutes As this is Volunteers’ Week, this blog looks at the ways that the third sector, which includes voluntary organisations, has been involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
At a glance – Referendums (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Referendums (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 28 May. This follows the First Minister’s commitment, made in her statement on 24
Scotland’s fiscal outlook: possible large reconciliations ahead
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog considers the Scottish Government’s latest Fiscal Outlook.
Brexit – the more things change, the more they stay the same
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the Brexit options facing a new Prime Minister and considers how each option might play out.
2019 European Elections: results and next steps
Reading Time: 4 minutes The results, who might lead the next European Commission and what happens to the UK’s seats after Brexit.
Food, glorious food (Nation)
Reading Time: 4 minutes An update on the Good Food Nation ambitions for Scotland
Home Reports – what are they and what might change?
Reading Time: 4 minutes A look at the background to Home Reports and some of the main enquiries SPICe receives about them.
Scotland’s changing housing landscape
Reading Time: 7 minutes A look at 20 years of housing in the Scottish Parliament.
How to count to net-zero
Reading Time: 4 minutes Counting to zero is easy. But budgeting for zero carbon, that’s more difficult.