Draft Budget Scrutiny Inquiry

Posted on August 8, 2019

As part of their draft budget scrutiny for 2020-21, Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee have launched a new inquiry, and are looking to hear from organisations which help deliver national equalities and human rights priorities.

The current inquiry aims to explore public sector funding these third sector organisations, and to assess the accountability of public bodies partnering with the third sector in achieving better outcomes for groups who have equality needs or require support to access their rights.

The deadline for submissions is Friday 23^rd August.

For further information, please visit Scottish Parliament website, or contact Leoncha Leavy by email: leoncha.leavy@parliament.scot

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