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  • Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum

    About the Bill The Bill as introduced aims to improve opportunities for disabled children and young people as they grow up. This Bill considers children to be under 18 and young people to be between 18 and 26. Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP introduced the Bill because she thinks disabled children and young people need extra support to help them transition to adulthood. This will help them have the same opportunities as other children and young people. The Bill would require: ... More
    Opened 16 August 2022

  • National Care Service (Scotland) Bill

    National Care Service (Scotland) Bill The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, and other Committees in the Scottish Parliament, are looking into the National Care Service Bill. The Scottish Government describes the purpose of the Bill as being to improve the quality and consistency of social work and social care services in Scotland. The Bill proposes the establishment of a National Care Service. MSPs are looking at the details of the proposals, and... More
    Opened 8 July 2022

  • National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Detailed)

    This page provides information about submitting a detailed response to the Committee about the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill If you would like to make brief and general comments about the Bill, or ask a question about the Bill, join in the conversation on our engagement website. National Care Service (Scotland) Bill The Bill proposes to establish a National Care Service. The Bill allows Scottish Ministers to transfer social care responsibility from local... More
    Opened 8 July 2022

  • Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum

    About the Bill The Bill makes changes to the law in two main areas: decisions about granting bail to people accused of a crime arrangements for the release of some prisoners and the support that is provided to those who leave prison. Current status of the Bill  This Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans on 8 June 2022. Read and find out more about the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill... More
    Opened 7 July 2022

  • The impact of human rights budgeting

    The Scottish Government is expected to publish its Budget 2023-24 in December 2022. In advance of this, our Committee is undertaking pre-budget scrutiny to influence the Scottish Government’s thinking when preparing this budget. The Committee is interested in how the Scottish Government will make sure equality considerations are enshrined in the budget process and are used to inform tax and spending decisions. Your response to this call for views will inform the pre-budget... More
    Opened 4 July 2022

  • Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum

    About the Bill “Moveable” property means property which can be physically moved (for example, cars, machinery and whisky barrels). It can, however, also mean intellectual property like patents and copyrights. The Bill reforms two elements of the law on moveable property: the assignation of claims the law of pledges “Assignation” of claims is the transfer of a claim from one person to another. A claim is most commonly the right to payment of a debt. For... More
    Opened 1 July 2022

  • Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill

    The Scottish Government is proposing a new law on how bail and custody are used in Scotland. The proposals would affect decisions made by the criminal courts and arrangements for people held in prisons and young offenders’ institutions. The proposals do not seek to change the laws relating to people held for short periods in police custody (e.g. for questioning or before a first court hearing). The Scottish Government wishes to change the law in relation to: Bail ... More
    Opened 1 July 2022

  • A Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland - A major inquiry into current and future ferry provision in Scotland

    The Committee received a public petition saying the unreliability of ferries has resulted in losses to island economies relying on tourism and in travel restrictions for island residents, who need reliable and regular services. The Committee noted there were issues with island connections beyond those covered by the petition. It agreed it needed to look at ferry services comprehensively. The Committee agreed on 15 March 2022 to undertake an inquiry into ferry services. The Committee... More
    Opened 1 July 2022

  • COVID-19 Recovery Committee - Pre-Budget scrutiny

    The Scottish Government is expected to publish its Budget 2023-24 in December 2022. In advance of this, the COVID-19 Recovery Committee is undertaking pre-budget scrutiny with the aim of influencing the Scottish Government’s thinking when preparing its forthcoming budget. The Committee is interested in how the Scottish Government plans to fund the COVID Recovery Strategy and the ongoing costs associated with the pandemic that are outlined in the Strategic Framework. The latter includes... More
    Opened 30 June 2022

  • Road to recovery: impact of the pandemic on the Scottish labour market

    This inquiry will consider the impact of COVID-19 on labour market inactivity and the prospects for recovery in the short, medium and long-term. We are specifically focused on the long-term sick component of economically inactive people, as well as people who have chosen early retirement. A key issue that has arisen as part of the economic and social recovery from COVID is the emergence of a persistently high number of economically inactive people. The Office for National Statistics... More
    Opened 30 June 2022

  • Moveable Transactions Bill - Consultation

    Share your views on the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill with the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. The Scottish Government introduced the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill on 25 May 2022. The Bill aims to change the law to make it easier for businesses and individuals to raise finance using moveable property. Moveable property can include things like cars, machinery and intellectual property. It would create two new registers to simplify the law. ... More
    Opened 30 June 2022

  • Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2023-24

    The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking pre-budget scrutiny for 2023-24. In recent years, in line with the recommendations of the Budget Process Review Group (BPRG) report, Scottish Parliament subject committees have undertaken prebudget scrutiny, in advance of the publication of the Scottish budget. The intention is that committees will use pre-budget reports to influence the formulation of spending proposals while they are still in development. In order to... More
    Opened 29 June 2022

  • Inquiry into Scotland's Census

    The CEEAC Committee has agreed to carry out a short focused inquiry on the outcome of the Census with the following remit: " To examine the outcome of the Census, focusing on the quality of the data collected, identifying any gaps and how they could be filled ". The Committee would welcome your views on the issues covered by the inquiry remit. More
    Opened 24 June 2022

  • Budget Scrutiny 2023-24: Funding for Culture

    The Committee has agreed to focus primarily on the culture spending portfolio in its pre-budget scrutiny throughout Session 6. This Inquiry is a follow-up on the Committee's previous pre-budget scrutiny work on Funding for Culture . The Committee wants to hear from individuals, groups and businesses operating in this area. These views help the Committee to make recommendations to the Scottish Government ahead of its budget. More
    Opened 24 June 2022

  • Scotland's public finances in 2023-24: the impact of the cost of living and public service reform

    Pre-Budget Scrutiny - Aims The Committee would like to hear your thoughts on this topic as part of its pre-budget scrutiny. Pre-budget scrutiny aims to: influence how the Budget is prepared improve transparency and increase public awareness of the Budget consider how the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2022-23 should respond to new fiscal and wider policy challenges lead to better results and outcomes when compared against the Scottish Government’s targets... More
    Opened 23 June 2022

  • Common Frameworks

    Background Following EU exit, the four UK administrations agreed to maintain UK-wide approaches, or ‘common frameworks’ in some policy areas that were previously governed by EU law and which intersect with areas of devolved competence. It is intended that common frameworks will ensure coherent approaches to regulation are maintained across the UK. They will also enable the UK Government and the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to... More
    Opened 6 June 2022

  • Public Participation at the Scottish Parliament

    What we’re doing We want to make sure that the Scottish Parliament’s work involves, reflects and meets the needs of the full range of communities it represents. We know that some people are more closely involved in our work than others. By being involved, we mean people sharing views in writing, online or in person, starting a petition or talking to MSPs about an issue that’s important to them. Some people never become involved in our work. We want to... More
    Opened 9 May 2022

  • Allotments and the Community Empowerment Act

    The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee wants your views on the provision of allotments in Scotland.  Part 9 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (“the Act”) aimed to improve the availability of allotments in Scotland and to reduce waiting times for allotments. It also required every local authority to prepare a food-growing strategy. This short inquiry will look at whether the Act has improved the availability of allotments and whether it has... More
    Opened 4 May 2022

  • Environmental Common Frameworks

    Background During the UK’s membership of the European Union, the UK Government and devolved administrations were required to comply with EU law. This ensured that in many policy areas, including some that are devolved, a broadly consistent approach was developed across all four nations of the United Kingdom. Following its exit from the European Union on 31 January 2020, the UK entered a transition period which ended on 31 December 2020. Throughout the transition period, all parts... More
    Opened 20 April 2022

  • Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill (Detailed)

    We are seeking your views on the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill. You can either: complete a short survey on the Bill share your detailed views, by following the submission link below, on specific provisions of the Bill What does the legislation do? It is against the law to hunt a wild mammal using a dog except in limited circumstances. This became an offence under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. This Bill replaces the 2002 Act. It... More
    Opened 1 April 2022

  • Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill

    This call for views is now closed. You can r ead the submissions by accessing them here . The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee wants your views on the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill. What does the legislation do? It is against the law to hunt a wild mammal using a dog except in limited circumstances. This became an offence under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. This Bill replaces the 2002 Act. It will still be an offence to... More
    Opened 1 April 2022

  • Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

    The Scottish Government has introduced draft legislation to change the system through which transgender people can gain legal recognition in Scotland. The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will amend the existing Gender Recognition Act 2004 to introduce new criteria for applicants who wish to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). When a trans person obtains a GRC, it means they are legally recognised in their acquired gender and can obtain a new birth certificate stating... More
    Opened 21 March 2022

  • Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (Short Survey)

    Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill The Scottish Government has introduced draft legislation to change the system through which transgender people can gain legal recognition in Scotland. The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will amend the existing Gender Recognition Act 2004 to introduce new criteria for applicants who wish to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). When a trans person obtains a GRC, it means they are legally recognised in their... More
    Opened 21 March 2022

  • Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (Detailed)

    We are seeking your views on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. You can either: complete a short survey on the general principles of the Bill share your detailed views, by following the submission link below, on specific provisions of the Bill Please note that we can only accept submissions via the online platform. If you require assistance to share your views via the platform for accessibility reasons, please contact the clerks. We will not accept... More
    Opened 21 March 2022

  • Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum

    About the Bill The Bill changes the process to get a gender recognition certificate (GRC). A GRC is a certificate that legally recognises that a person’s gender is not the gender that they were assigned at birth, but is their “acquired gender”. The current process for obtaining a GRC is set out in the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This Bill amends that Act to make a new process in Scotland. The Bill sets out: who can apply for a GRC how to make an application... More
    Opened 18 March 2022

  • College regionalisation

    In February 2012, Scottish Ministers announced changes to the college landscape as part of wider reforms introduced by the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act. This led to the formation of 13 college regions. During this time, college mergers reduced the number of colleges down from 41 in 2011 to 26 currently. The majority of these colleges sit within the 13 regions. Recent reviews by the Scottish Funding Council have recommended more changes to the way colleges in some regions are... More
    Opened 11 March 2022

  • Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum

    About the Bill It is against the law to hunt a wild mammal using a dog except in limited circumstances. This became an offence under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. This Bill replaces the 2002 Act. It will still be an offence to hunt a wild mammal using a dog except in limited circumstances. For example, hunting with dogs may be allowed to prevent the spread of disease or to protect other animals if the activity meets the requirements in the Bill about how it is... More
    Opened 7 March 2022

  • Training for new and returning councillors

    Please see the below letter from Ariane Burgess, Convener of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Please use this online form to respond by 23 March 2022. Training for new and returning councillors The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee has been undertaking work to understand what are the barriers to local elected office. The Committee will now pause this work until after the local government elections. ... More
    Opened 4 March 2022

  • National Performance Framework: Ambitions into Action

    In 2007 the Scottish Government introduced the National Performance Framework (NPF). It sets out the government’s ambitions for society and the values that guide its approach. The framework says it aims to get everyone in Scotland to work together. This includes: national and local government businesses voluntary organisations people living in Scotland To help achieve its purpose, the framework sets out National Outcomes - currently 11 in total. The... More
    Opened 28 February 2022

  • Low income and debt problems inquiry

    The Social Justice and Social Security Committee want to understand the challenges faced by people with low incomes and debt problems. People on low incomes are more likely to run up debt relating to essential services, such as rent, council tax and fuel bills. They are also more likely to be affected by increased costs of living and the rising price of food and toiletries. The impact of redundancy and furlough during the Coronavirus pandemic may have made the situation worse for some... More
    Opened 15 February 2022
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