Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Meeting date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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Contents
- Attendance
- European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
- Instruments subject to Affirmative Procedure
- Instruments subject to Negative Procedure
Instruments subject to Affirmative Procedure
INSPIRE (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 [Draft]
The first instrument for consideration under agenda item 3 is the instrument that we have just considered under the SSI protocol. We are now considering the technical aspects to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
Although no points have been raised by our legal advisers, members might wish to note that the instrument was withdrawn and relaid following questions that were asked in advance of it appearing on our agenda.
Do members have any comments?
Members: No.
Is the committee content with the instrument?
Members indicated agreement.
Public Procurement etc (Scotland) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 [Draft]
The next instrument is one that we considered under the SSI protocol last week. As well as withdrawing and relaying the instrument, the Government accepted our recommendation that it be recategorised from medium to high significance.
Today, we are looking at the technical aspects of the instrument to ensure that it is fit for purpose. Our advisers have raised no points.
Do members have any comments?
I would be grateful for further clarification of the intended meaning of the final sentence of the policy note that is quoted in our briefing because, on reading it, it appears to suggest that a company that had been convicted of a financial crime against the EU would be allowed to bid for work.
I completely agree. I think that we need clarity on that, so we will seek that when we issue our report.
Other than that, is the committee content with the instrument?
Members indicated agreement.
No points have been raised by our legal advisers on the next four draft affirmative instruments, which cover a variety of topics.
Community Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 [Draft]
National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Older and Disabled Persons (Scotland) Amendment Order 2019 [Draft]
Continuing Care (Scotland) Amendment Order 2019 [Draft]
Asset Transfer Request (Designation of Relevant Authority) (Scotland) Order 2019 [Draft]
Is the committee content with the instruments?
Members indicated agreement.