Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
At its meeting on 22 February, the Committee considered 20 instruments under its remit.
The Committee determined that it did not need to draw the Parliament's attention to 18 of the instruments considered. These are listed in the next section of the report. Additional details are provided for the relevant committee’s consideration in relation to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/draft).
The Committee also agreed to defer the consideration of two instruments to its next meeting. These are:
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/40); and
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Directions by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft).
COVID-19 Recovery Committee
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/53)
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
The instrument extends the date on which the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 expire from 28 February to 24 September 2022.
The 2021 regulations make provision for the collection and sharing of information by businesses such as restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs. They also require the wearing of face coverings in certain indoor settings and on public transport, and provide for vaccine passports or proof of a negative test.
Some concerns were raised on the instrument.
The Committee therefore voted and agreed, by division, that no points arose on the instrument and was content not to draw the Regulations to the attention of the Parliament:
Committee votes
For 3 (Stuart McMillan MSP, Bill Kidd MSP and Paul Sweeney MSP)
Against 2 (Craig Hoy MSP and Maurice Golden MSP)
Abstentions 0
Full details can be found in the Official Report.
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/46)
Budget (Scotland) Act 2021 Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Forensic Medical Services (Self-Referral Evidence Retention Period) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Forensic Medical Services (Modification of Functions of Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Supplementary Provision) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 Commencement Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/24 (C.3))
Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/45)
Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 9) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/22 (C.1))
Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/43 (C.4))
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/36)
Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2022 (SSI 2022/37)
Non-Domestic Rates (Levying and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/48)
Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/50)
Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/51)
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Red Rocks and Longay Urgent Marine Conservation (No. 2) Order 2021 (Urgent Continuation) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/39)
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/31)
Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/42)