Written Question · S5W-35977 · Session 5
Whether the establishment of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, as a result of the Commissioner for Children and Young …
The question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the establishment of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, as a result of the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003, has helped to promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people in Scotland, and what its position is on whether the establishment of an Older People's Commissioner would help to promote and safeguard the rights of older people in Scotland.
The answer
The Scottish Government recognises the role played by the Commissioner and their role as the guardian of children’s rights in Scotland. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body sets the terms of the Commissioner’s appointment, including the allocation of resources. The Commissioner is required to report to Parliament each year on the exercise of his functions.
With regard to the creation of a Commissioner for Older People, the Scottish Government’s position has not changed and is set out in response to S5W-32242 on 22 Oc tober 2020. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx .
With regard to the creation of a Commissioner for Older People, the Scottish Government’s position has not changed and is set out in response to S5W-32242 on 22 Oc tober 2020. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx .
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-35977 by reference.