Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Scotland) Amendment (No 2) Regulations 2001 (SSI 2001/127)
The regulations make further amendments that relate to restrictions that have been imposed as a result of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. The situation is constantly changing, and I understand that the regulations have already been overtaken by a third set of amendment regulations. Nevertheless, we are pleased to note that the Executive has taken on board the additional points that we raised on the first issue of the regulations.
A point has been drawn to our attention about the time of signature in the italic heading on the regulations. We understand that in the Welsh Assembly the time of signature is inserted on the front of an instrument, which could be useful to ensure that no retrospection is involved. It is a matter of style, not substance, but it should be considered by the Executive in remaking the regulations.