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Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/52)
11:52
We move straight to our next agenda item. Item 7 is consideration of a Scottish statutory instrument that was laid under the negative procedure, which means that it will come into force unless the Parliament agrees to a motion to annul it. I can say at this stage that no such motion has been lodged.
The regulations prescribe the fees that are payable as a condition of access to the Scottish road works register for the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee has made no comment on the instrument.
I am looking to see whether members have any comments. I think that this is the ninth such instrument that I have looked at, and I always struggle to understand all of it—but there we go.
:I have a question about the implementation and purpose of the regulations. Do they link to incentives to deliver joined-up road works and better-quality outcomes? Minor road works can lead to poor standards and to potholes forming not long after they have been done.
Could we ask a question about the joined-up approach being taken and about what outcome the regulations are expected to have, given the range of organisations that often change our road surfaces, which can lead to problems X years down the line?
That is an interesting point, on which we could write to the Government when we give notification of our position. That would be useful. We have all noticed the issues that you have mentioned.
Members have no other comments to make. We are therefore making no recommendation in relation to the instrument. Do we agree to note that to the Government and to write about the specific point that Sarah Boyack mentioned—ensuring that repairs are long lasting?
Members indicated agreement.
We now move into private session.
11:54
Meeting continued in private until 12:14.
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