About the Bill The Bill is in two main parts. Part 1 deals with wildlife management. It introduces four changes to the law: it makes it an offence to use or buy a glue trap that could be used to catch an animal other than an invertebrate it introduces a licensing scheme for the use of specific traps to catch wild birds and animals, which will require people to complete an approved training course it introduces a licensing scheme for killing certain...
Closes today
The COVID-19 Recovery Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the recovery of NHS dentistry services. The inquiry will track progress on the aims set out in the NHS Recovery Plan 2021-2026 . This includes a commitment to return NHS dentistry services to pre-pandemic levels. We would like to hear from dentists who provide NHS services. This survey will run from Friday, 5 May until Wednesday, 31 May. The purpose of the survey is to understand...
Closes today
The Economy and Fair Work Committee want to know what you think about proposed Royal Mail service changes, and the impact of recent strikes. The Committee is interested in hearing from businesses and communities, particularly rural communities. We have invited Royal Mail to give evidence before the end of June. Your views will inform that session, and the questions we ask. Key questions How important is the current six-day Royal Mail service for letters to your business and/or...
Closes 8 June 2023
A new Bill aims to change the laws around bankruptcy in Scotland – the Bankruptcy and Diligence Bill. The Economy and Fair Work Committee in the Scottish Parliament wants to know what you think about the proposed changes. The Committee particularly wants to hear from people with experience of severe financial difficulties. If you have lived experience of these issues, your views will be important in shaping how the Bill is scrutinised. Some of the changes include: ...
Closes 21 July 2023
Background Since December 2015, there have been several calls to change the regulation of legal services. These came from the legal sector, consumer organisations and other public bodies. In response, the Scottish Government commissioned the Roberton Review to look at reforming the regulation of legal services in Scotland. A further consultation from the Scottish Government concluded that, rather than follow the principal recommendation of the Roberton Review, which would have...
Closes 9 August 2023
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is looking at the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill and wants to hear your views. What is the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill The Bill would change the law in a number of ways— Ban the use and purchase of glue traps Introduce a licensing system for the use of certain wildlife traps Introduce a licensing system for land on which certain birds...
Closed 5 May 2023
The Finance and Public Administration Committee is looking at the Scottish Government’s public service reform programme, including its plans to keep pay bill costs at 2022-23 levels. This consultation closed on 1 May 2023. Read responses from public service organisations Read responses from non-public service organisations and individuals Thank you to the respondents for sharing their views with the Committee. Consultation details We wanted to hear from...
Closed 1 May 2023
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is considering a petition which asks for a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland and wants to hear your views. What is the petition asking for? Petition PE1758: End greyhound racing in Scotland, submitted by Gill Docherty on behalf of Scotland Against Greyhound Exploitation, calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to put an end to greyhound racing in Scotland. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC)...
Closed 7 April 2023
Scotland is a culturally rich nation, and it’s important that cultural activities are taking place and enjoyed in local communities right across Scotland. The Scottish Government’s Culture Strategy recognises the importance of taking a ‘place-based’ approach to culture. This means giving people a greater say in shaping the cultural life of their local communities. This could be through community choirs, book clubs and theatre groups, live music, or festivals and galas....
Closed 7 April 2023
Scotland is a culturally rich nation, and it’s important that cultural activities are taking place and enjoyed in local communities right across Scotland. The Scottish Government’s Culture Strategy recognises the importance of taking a ‘place-based’ approach to culture. This means giving people a greater say in shaping the cultural life of their local communities. This could be through community choirs, book clubs and theatre groups, live music, or festivals and galas. The...
Closed 7 April 2023