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John Swinney: Ferry contract was not signed for political motive

A contract for two late and over-budget ferries was not signed for political gain, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said. In a heated First Minister’s Questions session, which saw Mr Swinney stand in for Nicola Sturgeon who is sick with Covid-19, ...

26 May 2022 at 18:11

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’, says Swinney

The minister in charge of Scotland’s finances has said he cannot promise he can insulate the country from the “fiscal recklessness” of the UK Government. Deputy First Minister John Swinney – who has taken control of the finance brief while Finance ...

04 Oct 2022 at 13:54

Scotland

‘Assiduous’ efforts being made to balance budget, says Swinney

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said “assiduous” efforts are being made to close the £100 million hole in the government’s budget, with some minor spending pledges potentially being delayed. Mr Swinney told MSPs last week that the budget ...

07 Feb 2023 at 12:26

Scotland

Holyrood committee ‘increasingly concerned’ at lack of costings for care service

A Holyrood committee has repeated its concern about the lack of clarity on the costs of a National Care Service. In a letter to newly-appointed social care minister Maree Todd, Finance and Public Administration Committee convener Kenneth ...

25 Apr 2023 at 10:56

Scotland

Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

Scotland’s most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood committee has said. MSPs on the Finance and Public Administration Committee have published a ...

03 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

MSPs to launch inquiry into ‘incredibly important’ public finances

MSPs are to investigate the “incredibly important” issue of Scotland’s finances. MSPs on Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee are planning an inquiry into the sustainability of public finances. It comes after the ...

29 Jun 2023 at 12:06

Scotland

Delay to financial strategy unacceptable, committee tells Government

The delay to Scotland’s medium-term financial strategy (MTFS) and tax plans is unacceptable, Holyrood’s Finance Committee has said, as it pushed for an earlier date. In a letter to the committee on Tuesday, Finance Secretary ...

22 May 2024 at 17:50

Scotland

Swinney urged to drop plans for National Care Service as Holyrood returns

First Minister John Swinney has been urged to drop plans for a National Care Service (NCS) as MSPs prepare to return to Holyrood. The Scottish Government has introduced plans that would see adult social care brought under ...

28 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Former top civil servant Leslie Evans ‘unable’ to speak to Holyrood committee

The convener of a Holyrood committee has spoken of his disappointment at the “discourtesy” after it was revealed that Scotland’s former top civil servant would not give evidence to the panel. Leslie Evans left her post ...

10 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

Judges chairing inquiries having major impact on court system – Lord President

Appointing members of the judiciary to chair public inquiries has a “disproportionate impact on an already overstretched resource”, Scotland’s most senior judge has warned. Lord Pentland, who took over as Lord ...

27 Aug 2025 at 19:22

Scotland

MSPs call for moratorium on creating new commissioners

A Holyrood committee has called for a moratorium on the creation of any new commissioner-style bodies in Scotland. The Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it has heard ...

16 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Robison highlights ‘pragmatic’ Scottish Government approach in fiscal deal

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said she had to be “pragmatic” to get a deal on a new fiscal framework over the line before the UK Government went into “election mode”. The fiscal framework – ...

21 Nov 2023 at 12:47

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