Subordinate Legislation Committee, 09 Nov 2004

Meeting date: Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Official Report 201KB pdf

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Delegated Powers Scrutiny

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Gaelic Language (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Agenda item 2 is delegated powers scrutiny. Last week, we asked two questions of the Scottish Executive about the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. The first question related to section 2 and the national Gaelic language plan. The reply indicates that there will be a lot of consultation and that the plan will be laid before Parliament, so that MSPs will see it. Is that sufficient? I think that that is more or less what we asked for last week.

Secondly, we asked why a slightly different approach had been taken in relation to the guidance on Gaelic education. The explanation that has been given, which our legal advisers have looked at, is that it is an issue of style because the Standards in Scotland's Schools etc Act 2000 is being followed. Do members want to follow up any points on that?

No.

Are we quite happy with the explanation that has been given?

Members indicated agreement.

It is suggested that we pass on the Executive's response to the lead committee. Is that correct?

Yes; we will report to the lead committee and to the Parliament.