Government responses and statements

The latest government statements and responses to consultations relating to issues affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For past statements and responses visit the directory or use the search facility.

The coalition: our programme for government, 20/05/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The new UK Government has outlined its intentions in 31 policy areas, including civil liberties, communities and local government, crime and policing, equalities, NHS, public health, schools, social care and disability, social action, transport, universities and further education.

Building the big society, 18/05/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The new UK Government has published its plans to put more power and opportunity into people’s hands. Among the proposals is the introduction of a National Citizen Service which aims to give 16 year olds the chance to develop the skills needed to be active and responsible citizens, mix with people from different backgrounds, and start getting involved in their communities.

Responses to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups consultation on significant Scottish Statutaory Instruments (SSIs), Regulatory Imp
The Scottish Government has published the responses received to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups consultation on significant Scottish Statutory Instruments (SSIs), Regulatory Impact Assessment and guidance. This includes the response from the Scottish Government.

Report of the Consultation Draft Guidance on Partnership Working between Allied Health Professions and Education, 23/04/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published a report of the consultation on draft guidance on partnership working between allied health professions and education.

Scottish Government Response to Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s Action Plan to increase the number of Gaelic speakers, 13/04/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published its response to an action plan setting out initiatives for increasing the number of Gaelic speakers.

Flexibility for the future: the Government’s response to the recommendations of the Family Friendly Working Hours Taskforce, 30/
The Department for Work and Pensions has published a response welcoming the Family Friendly Working Hours Taskforce's recommendations.

Consultation on the Future Status of the GTCS - Analysis of the Consultation and Scottish Government Response, 25/02/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published an analysis of and their response to the consultation on the future status of the General Teaching Council for Scotland which took place between April and June 2009.

An agenda for Youth Engagement, 04/02/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The Cabinet Office has published a report outlining how the government has engaged young people through initiatives such as the £220 million Youth Opportunities Fund, the £4.5 million youth4u young inspectors programme and the £272 million investment in the MYPLACE programme.

Government response to consultation on choice and flexibility: additional paternity leave and pay, 28/01/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published the government's response to a consultation on whether the draft regulations on paternity leave support the policy proposals.

Consultation report on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2010, 28/01/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The Department of Health has published report summarises responses received to the consultation that sought views on regulations on parental orders.

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