Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment of Schedule 1) (Scotland) Order 2013 [Draft]
Proposed new paragraph 16(19) of schedule 1 to the Mobile Homes Act 1983 is intended to permit a review of the pitch fee for a mobile home after the review date only if no review has taken place at that date. However, it does not restrict subsequent reviews to circumstances in which a review has not taken place at that date. The Government accepts that the provision could be more clearly drafted to reflect its intention.
Does the committee agree to draw the order to the Parliament’s attention under reporting ground (h) as the drafting of new paragraph 16(19) could be clearer?
Members indicated agreement.
I would just say that, from my understanding of the order, people might eventually be required to go to court to seek and find clarification. I am not certain, therefore, that it is sufficient for the Government to say that the provision could be more clearly drafted to reflect its intention and that the matter will be resolvable in court. I would prefer it if the order was drafted in such a way that people were not put to that expense.
Okay. Nonetheless, we are agreed to draw the order to the Parliament’s attention. Thank you.
Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 [Draft]
The legal advisers raised no points about the instrument. Is the committee content?
Members indicated agreement.