Debates

The latest information on parliamentary debates on issues affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For previous debates visit the directory or use the search facility.

Welfare Reform Bill considered by House of Commons, 01/02/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Welfare Reform Bill returned to the House of Commons on 1 February after passing through the House of Lords.

Welfare Reform Bill Third Reading in House of Lords, 31/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Welfare Reform Bill received its third reading in the House of Lords on 31 January 2012.

Kinship carers debate, 26/01/12 [S]
During its meeting of 26 January 2012 the Scottish Parliament debated kinship carers. The debate was opened by Jackie Baillie (Lab).

Scottish Parliament debates Budget at Stage 1, 25/01/12 [S]
During its meeting of 25 January 2012 the Scottish Parliament debated the Budget (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1.

Welfare Reform Bill 6th Report Day in Lords, 25/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Sixth and final Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 25 January 2012.

Well-being Debate, 24/01/12 [E/NI/S/W[
Debate in the House of Commons on 24 January 2012 on children's subjective well-being. The debate was introduced by Chris Ruane (Lab).

Welfare Reform Bill 5th Report Day in Lords, 23/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The fifth Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 23 January 2012.

Welfare Reform Bill 4th Report Day in Lords, 17/01/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The fourth Report Day for the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords took place on 17 January 2012.

Improving Learning Outcomes Debate, 12/01/12 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 12 January 2012 MSPs debated improving learning outcomes for all young people in 2012. The debate was introduced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Michael Russell.

Educational Attainment of Looked-after Children Debate, 11/01/12 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 11 January 2012 MSPs debated the educational attainment of looked-after children. Stewart Maxwell (SNP) opened the debate for the Education Committee.

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