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Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill This Bill would seek to restrict the supply and use of certain kinds of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles. An example of a pyrotechnic article would be a distress flare. The Bill impacts businesses and individuals. It creates a new licensing system which means that: members of the public will need a licence to buy, possess or use certain fireworks businesses supplying fireworks will need to confirm that the people getting the fireworks either have a... MoreOpened 14 February 2022 -
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
This page provides information about submitting a detailed response to the Committee about the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill. If you would like to make brief and general comments about the Bill, join in the conversation on our engagement website. Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill The Scottish Government has proposed a new law which would restrict how people can buy and use fireworks and other ‘pyrotechnic items’ – such as flares.... MoreOpened 14 February 2022 -
Inquiry into health inequalities
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into health inequalities in Scotland. Public Health Scotland define health inequalities as the “avoidable and unjust differences in people’s health across the population.” Some variations in health may be naturally occurring and unavoidable. However, health inequalities are defined as such when they affect certain groups in a way that is unfair and avoidable. Aims: The aim of this inquiry is... MoreOpened 11 February 2022 -
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Bill is split into 6 Parts: Part 1 creates new powers to respond to public health emergencies. The powers are similar to powers that Scottish Ministers already have on a temporary basis to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. For example, these powers have been used at times to impose “lockdown” restrictions. The new powers will apply to any future public health emergencies. Part 2 also creates new powers to help Scottish Ministers respond to public... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Government was given temporary, emergency powers to respond to COVID-19. These powers will expire unless new primary legislation is passed. The Scottish Government has introduced this Bill to make some of the temporary powers permanent and to extend others. The provisions in the Bill cover a wide range of policy areas. Scottish Parliament committees are therefore working together to scrutinise the Bill. The COVID-19 Recovery Committee is the lead policy committee... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
The draft joint fisheries statement
The Committee wants to hear from you The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee wants your views on the draft joint fisheries statement. Read the consultation draft of the Joint Fisheries Statement What does the legislation do? Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the UK Parliament passed the Fisheries Act 2020 which established a new UK-wide legal framework to replace the EU common fisheries policy and set out eight... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill (Short Survey)
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill (Short Survey) The Scottish Government was given temporary, emergency powers to respond to COVID-19. These powers will expire unless new primary legislation is passed. The Scottish Government has introduced this Bill to make some of the temporary powers permanent and to extend others. The provisions in the Bill cover a wide range of policy areas. Scottish Parliament committees are therefore working together to scrutinise the Bill. ... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill (Detailed)
The Scottish Government was given temporary, emergency powers to respond to COVID-19. These powers will expire unless new primary legislation is passed. The Scottish Government has introduced this Bill to make some of the temporary powers permanent and to extend others. The provisions in the Bill cover a wide range of policy areas. Scottish Parliament committees are therefore working together to scrutinise the Bill. The COVID-19 Recovery Committee is the lead policy committee... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
New realities of retail and ecommerce in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee sought written views to inform its i nquiry on town centres and retail. The remit for the Inquiry is as follows: "Identify the new realities of retail and ecommerce in Scotland and the resulting impact on town centres. What is the subsequent policy response needed to create living and resilient town centres?" The Committee’s i nquiry has three areas of focus. We sought views on these areas and any... MoreOpened 1 February 2022 -
Alternative pathways into primary care (survey for members of the public)
Experiences of alternative pathways in primary care The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry about the different ways patients access healthcare services in Scotland. Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. When a person seeks healthcare their first point of contact is usually with a general practitioner (a GP, or family doctor). Our inquiry, however, is... MoreOpened 21 January 2022 -
Alternative pathways into primary care (in depth consultation for medical professionals or organisations)
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into how patients access primary care in Scotland. Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS . When a person seeks healthcare their first point of contact is usually with a general practitioner (a GP, or family doctor). Our inquiry, however, is focused on other sources of healthcare that exist in the community, which... MoreOpened 20 January 2022 -
Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) (No. 2) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/35)
The Committee wants to hear from you The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee wants your views on The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) (No. 2) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/35). https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2022/35/made Please note this call for views was originally seeking views on the Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/5) and was due to close on Wednesday 2 February. Following the... MoreOpened 19 January 2022 -
The Scottish Attainment Challenge
The Scottish Attainment Challenge was launched in 2015 and is funded by a number of programmes including Pupil Equity Funding. A total of £750m has been spent in the five years to 2021. The Scottish Government has said it will continue the fund and increase the amount of funding to £1bn over 5five years from 2021 to 2026. The Education, Children and Young People Committee wants to know how well this money has supported children from deprived backgrounds and the impact of the Scottish... MoreOpened 18 January 2022 -
Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill
The Committee wants to hear your views on the Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill . Non-domestic rates, also known as Business Rates, are a form of property tax for businesses which help pay for local council services. The amount of tax that is paid is based on the rateable value of the property. The rateable value is based on comparable rental values in the years before the valuation takes place. Rateable values are reviewed every few years. ... MoreOpened 12 January 2022 -
Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
Non-domestic rates, also known as Business Rates, are a form of property tax which help pay for local council services. The amount of tax paid is based on the ‘rateable value’ of the property. The ‘rateable value’ of a property is based on comparable rental values a few years before the valuation is taking place. Rateable values are reviewed every few years at a ‘revaluation’. The next revaluation will take place in 2023 and will be based on rental values in 2022. The Bill... MoreOpened 7 January 2022 -
Provisional Common Frameworks on Blood Safety and Quality and on Organs, Tissues and Cells
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee would like to invite you to respond to its call for views on the provisional Common Framework on Blood Safety and Quality and the provisional Common Framework on Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes). These provisional Common Frameworks have been developed following the UK’s exit from the European Union. The explanatory cover note accompanying these provisional Common Frameworks describes... MoreOpened 21 December 2021 -
Framework for the Resource Spending Review
The Scottish Government has published a ‘ consultative framework document ’ on its forthcoming Scottish Resource Spending Review. Resource Spending is the spending on day-to-day running costs of government programmes and administration. The purpose of a Resource Spending Review is to set out spending plans for the remainder of the parliamentary term which support the Scottish Government's ambitions (these plans will cover from 2023-24 to 2026-27). The document was published... MoreOpened 13 December 2021 -
Excess deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic
The COVID-19 Recovery Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the cause of excess deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic. Figure 1 below highlights the total deaths, excess deaths and average deaths in the previous 5 years in the period April 2020 to October 2021. Source: Scottish Government This shows that deaths in Scotland are 11% above the average for this time of year and have been above the average for the last 26 weeks. What is unclear, is... MoreOpened 9 December 2021 -
Share your views on the Miners' Strike (Pardons) Scotland Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee wants to hear your views to help it consider the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill . Background The miners' strike was a bitterly fought industrial dispute which lasted from 12 March 1984 to 3 March 1985. In the years that followed the strike, there were questions about whether it was policed in a fair way and whether the justice system treated miners fairly, as well as the way in which... MoreOpened 3 December 2021 -
The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee are examining progress towards Scotland’s net zero targets with a particular focus on the role of local government and its partners. The Scottish Parliament agreed statutory targets to make Scotland a net zero nation by 2045, with challenging interim targets en route to that goal. “Net zero” means a situation where the amount of greenhouse gases we put into the atmosphere is balanced out by the amount of them that we... MoreOpened 24 November 2021 -
Inquiry into the use of the made affirmative procedure during the coronavirus pandemic
The 'made affirmative procedure' is a type of secondary legislation, which was only used a handful of times a year before the Coronavirus pandemic. However, since March 2020, it has been used more than 100 times. The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee has recognised the need to use the made affirmative procedure during the pandemic to allow the Government to respond quickly to challenges presented by Coronavirus. It has also said that bringing substantial changes into force... MoreOpened 19 November 2021 -
Provisional Common Framework on Public Health Protection and Health Security
The Health and Sport Committee would like to invite you to respond to its targeted call for written views on the provisional Common Framework on Public Health Protection and Health Security. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the explanatory cover note accompanying the outline agreement of the provisional Common Framework describes its purpose as being “to ensure continued cooperation on serious cross-border threats to health within the UK following the end of... MoreOpened 17 November 2021 -
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
The Scottish Government has published its fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). It sets out how your places and environments will be planned and designed in the years to come. Read the NPF4 Send us your views on the draft NPF4 Committees want to hear your views on how space, land and environments in Scotland should be designed and planned. They want to know: What does your ideal home look like and what surrounds it? How can we... MoreOpened 17 November 2021 -
Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill - call for views
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, health boards were required to compensate people who they asked to self-isolate due to an infectious disease. This was required by the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 . The Coronavirus Act 2020 changed this. The 2020 Act let health boards decide whether people who are self-isolating because of COVID-19 received compensation under the 2008 Act. The relevant provision of the 2020 Act will expire in March 2022. This Bill would change the law so... MoreOpened 16 November 2021 -
Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, health boards were required to compensate people who they asked to self-isolate due to an infectious disease. This was required by the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 . The Coronavirus Act 2020 changed this. The 2020 Act let health boards decide whether people who are self-isolating because of COVID-19 received compensation under the 2008 Act. The relevant provision of the 2020 Act will expire in March 2022. This Bill would change the law so... MoreOpened 16 November 2021 -
Miners' Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
The Bill provides a pardon for miners who were convicted of certain offences relating to the 1984-1985 miners’ strike where the conditions of the pardon are met. The offences are: breach of the peace breach of bail conditions – Section 3 of the Bail etc. (Scotland) Act 1980 obstructing police etc. – Section 41(1)(a) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 The offence must have been committed while the miner was taking part in a picket line, demonstration or... MoreOpened 11 November 2021 -
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill - call for views
The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment (RAINE) Committee is scrutinising the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill and is seeking your views. What does the Bill aim to do? The Bill requires the Scottish Government and relevant authorities (e.g. health boards and local authorities) to create good food nation plans to support social and economic wellbeing, the environment, health, and economic development. Relevant authorities must have regard to the Scottish... MoreOpened 5 November 2021 -
Perinatal Mental Health Inquiry
Background The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking a short inquiry into perinatal mental health in Scotland. Perinatal mental health problems are mental health problems which occur during pregnancy and up to one year after a child’s birth. In most cases, mothers are the most impacted. However, these mental health problems can affect all caregivers and family members. Impact of the COVID pandemic may have increased mental health issues for all caregivers. ... MoreOpened 2 November 2021 -
Inquiry into the Health And Wellbeing of Children And Young People
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland. The inquiry aims to address key issues affecting the health and wellbeing of children and young people including: Child poverty (including the Scottish Government’s current child poverty delivery plan) , inequality and adverse childhood experiences; Issues affecting care experienced young people; Mental health, access to Child... MoreOpened 2 November 2021 -
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill - financial memorandum
The Bill requires the Scottish Ministers and certain public bodies (referred to in the Bill as ‘relevant authorities’) to create Good Food Nation Plans. The relevant authorities identified in the Bill are health boards and local authorities (or councils). Other public bodies may be required to produce plans in the future. Current status of the Bill This Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 7 October... MoreOpened 1 November 2021
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