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Programme for Government 2016

6 September 2016

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out her Programme for Government today – outlining the key priorities for the Scottish Government in the year ahead.

The First Minister underlined her government’s focus on raising economic growth by announcing a new £500m package of financial support for private sector business investment.

In addition, she outlined further measures to improve Scotland’s education system and close the attainment gap, transform our public services, and create more opportunities across the country.

Read the Programme for Government document here

The First Minister’s Programme for Government speech can be accessed here

The following infographics show some of the key points of the speech

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Today, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon met with representatives of the @ScottishTUC. They discussed what support workers will need to ensure a fair recovery and just transition, and agreed clarity was needed on what support will be available post-furlough. pic.twitter.com/StRnVYuCr0

We remain concerned for Jagtar Singh Johal’s continued detention without charge and allegations of torture. The First Minister met his family today to discuss the situation and offer @scotgov support. pic.twitter.com/teh5vtELYL

All Pfizer drop-in centres in mainland Scotland will offer the vaccine to 16 and 17 year olds from tomorrow ➡️ bit.ly/2U48f4h This morning @NicolaSturgeon met staff at the Foundry drop-in centre and some of the first newly eligible young people to be vaccinated there. pic.twitter.com/oismxma1sZ

Every local authority in Scotland is ready to deliver #1140 hours of free early learning and childcare. First Minister @NicolaSturgeon visited Fallin Nursery this morning to see how the children there are using their #1140 hours. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3yANKLi pic.twitter.com/aZAW9fHAu3

FM @NicolaSturgeon set out Scotland's move to beyond level 0 from Monday 9 August ➡️ gov.scot/news/scotland-…

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon announced a £70 million investment in youth employment this morning during a visit to @YoMoGlasgow Find out more about how the money will help 16-24 year olds in Scotland enter the workforce: gov.scot/news/young-sco… pic.twitter.com/k6I8LZs31P

FM @NicolaSturgeon has opened @policescotland’s International Police Academy at Scottish Police HQ, Tulliallan. The Academy will support officers in Scotland to share expertise and learn from overseas police forces through collaboration and partnership. bit.ly/3i3m4sH pic.twitter.com/dv5WG7GMih

FM @NicolaSturgeon met service users and representatives from @FeniksCentre and @CitzRights in Edinburgh, to hear about the challenges of applying for Settled Status, and said the UK Government's failure to extend the scheme is 'unacceptable.' More: bit.ly/2SQznmQ pic.twitter.com/c7gagtj3uP

This morning First Minister @NicolaSturgeon joined the 35th @BICSecretariat Summit virtually. Members discussed the complex and interconnected issues of #COVID response, recovery, and climate change, and the role co-operation and collaboration can have in tackling them. pic.twitter.com/CcmCmuOg7w

Following today’s 4 Nations #COVID Recovery Summit, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has pushed for meaningful action following the discussions, and urged the UK Government to listen and act on key Scottish concerns to ensure a fair and just recovery. ➡️bit.ly/4NCovidSummit pic.twitter.com/lOyk9lQ3UM

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