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Instruments Subject <br />to Annulment
Food (Jelly Mini-Cups) (Emergency Control) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 <br />(SSI 2004/187)
There has been some discussion about what jelly mini-cups are, but no points arise on the regulations. Are there further comments?
We should move on swiftly.
Every so often I think that spoof instruments are placed on the agenda to see whether we are awake. I have a feeling that this might be one of them.
Do you think that we should ask for examples to be presented to the committee?
It was recommended that we might have some practical examples of jelly mini-cups.
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SSI 2004/188)
I gather from legal advice that the English and Welsh equivalent regulations have been looked at and that they are in much better shape. We need to ensure that the principal regulations are consolidated because, after various changes, they are now in a bit of a mess. I suggest that we write to the Executive to say that it is essential that we take action now. At the same time we should ask whether there is adequate resourcing for consolidation.
Perhaps we should raise that point in our inquiry. It is clear that there is a case for the regulations to be consolidated. That has been achieved with similar regulations elsewhere, which begs the question why that cannot be achieved in Scotland. A lack of resources is an obvious answer.
We will phrase our letter in that way.
I highlight the fact that the original report of the then Subordinate Legislation Committee was made in 2001 and it appears that the Executive gave the impression that consolidation was imminent. My definition of imminent would be fewer than three years.
I agree. Will we add that point to our letter?