Justice 2 Committee, 18 Mar 2003

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 18, 2003

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Subordinate Legislation

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Births, Deaths, Marriages and Divorces (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003/89)

Item 2 is subordinate legislation. We have two negative instruments to consider. The first is the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Divorces (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003/89). I refer the committee to the note that has been prepared by the clerks. The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the regulations at its meeting on 25 February 2003 and had no comment to make. Does the committee have any comments?

No.

We will note the regulations.

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Sheriff Court Fees Amendment Order 2003 (SSI 2003/97)

The second instrument that we have been asked to deal with this morning is the Sheriff Court Fees Amendment Order 2003 (SSI 2003/97). A note on the order has been prepared by the clerk. The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered it at its meetings on 4 and 11 March. It sought clarification from the Executive—the Subordinate Legislation Committee was very much on its toes—and members will see the Executive's reply, with an explanation of the definition of the "transitional period". I have no concerns now that I have read the reply. Do any committee members wish to make any comments?

No.

Are members happy to note the order?

Members indicated agreement.