First Minister has declared the priorities
that his government will focus on as part of his vision to
deliver for all of Scotland.
The Scottish Government will focus on four areas targeted to have
the most immediate benefits for people in their everyday lives.
They are:
- Eradicating child poverty
- Growing the economy
- Tackling the climate emergency
- Improving public services
In order for work to be prioritised immediately, the First
Minister confirmed he will present his first Programme for
Government before the Scottish Parliament's summer recess.
He also committed to work with Members across the chamber to
realise Scotland's potential, in the spirit of the opening of
Parliament 25 years ago.
The First Minister said:
“In setting out my approach to government, I am acutely aware of
the economic and fiscal realities we face.
“With that important context, today I outline the four priorities
that will guide my government's decisions on policy and budget
four priorities around which I will work to the four
priorities around which I will work to secure cross-party support
for the good of the people of Scotland.
“Eradicating child poverty, growing the economy and tackling the
climate emergency all link together to support my fourth key
priority – to improve Scotland's public services – not as a cost,
but as a vital investment in our future health, equality and
prosperity.
“I will set out how my government and my cabinet will take
practical steps to deliver in these four areas of priority when I
present my Programme for Government before the summer recess.
“The Programme for Government will be central to a wider range of
decision-making that will happen before the summer on key issues
on energy, on oil and gas, on reform of the health service and on
taxation. Action will be set out on each, tackling the challenges
facing Scotland today.”
Background
The date for Programme for Government will be confirmed in due
course, subject to Parliamentary timetable.
