Briefings

Much to take in

December 3, 2014

<p><span>The past fortnight has seen a flurry of separate announcements. Alex Neil MSP takes over from John Swinney MSP as Cab Sec for our sector with a new tweak to the title &ndash; Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners&rsquo; Rights &ndash; perhaps reflecting a slight shift in emphasis. We have a new Minister for Community Empowerment, Marco Biagi MSP.&nbsp; And in amongst the headline grabbing land reform announcements, the new &pound;10m&nbsp; Empowering Communities Fund has to be good news. And little has been made so far of the Smith Commission&rsquo;s proposals for the Crown Estate. Much to take in.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p>3/12/14</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

 

Three major sets of announcements over the past fortnight.

First Minister’s announces new ministerial line up 21/11/14 – read  here

First Minister’s announced her programme for government 26/11/14 – read here

Key points from the Smith Commission on new powers for Scotland 27/11/14– read here