First Minister Humza Yousaf visits Rowantree Primary School

The transcript discusses the expansion of childcare programs, funding sources, and the impact of the Scottish Child Payment on poverty reduction. It highlights efforts to improve government-business relations and outlines challenges in public finances, emphasizing the importance of progressive taxation. The potential implementation of a four-day working week in the public sector is also explored.

What is one of the key focuses of the government's childcare expansion plan?

• Supporting staff in the childcare sector

• Reducing taxes for parents

• Providing free meals for children

• Building new childcare centers

How has the Scottish Child Payment impacted child poverty in Scotland?

• It has had no effect

• It has increased child poverty

• It has reduced child poverty significantly

• It has only helped a few families

What initiative was signed to improve the relationship between the government and businesses?

• The Economic Recovery Act

• The Business Support Agreement

• The New Deal for Business

• The Business Growth Plan

What is the government's stance on progressive taxation?

• They plan to eliminate it

• They are undecided

• They support it

• They oppose it

What potential change is being considered for the public sector's working week?

• A five-day working week with extended hours

• A three-day working week

• A four-day working week

• A six-day working week