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Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 [Draft]
Article 16 of the order erroneously contains the words “Subject to paragraph (2)”. There is no paragraph (2) in article 16, as it was removed from an earlier version of the article, so the inclusion of the phrase “Subject to paragraph (2)” has the potential to raise doubts about whether the savings provision in article 16 is to be made subject to some other provision.
The order also contains a drafting error. The words “the principles” are missing from the start of paragraph 6(2)(b) of new schedule A2.
Does the committee therefore agree to draw the order to the attention of Parliament under reporting ground (h), as the form and meaning of article 16 could be clearer?
Members indicated agreement.
Does the committee also agree to draw the order to the attention of Parliament under the general reporting ground in respect of the drafting error?
Members indicated agreement.
Does the committee agree to note that the Scottish Government has undertaken to correct the errors at the next available opportunity?
Members indicated agreement.