Subordinate Legislation Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Water Resources (Scotland) Bill: After Stage 2

Item 5 is consideration of the delegated powers provisions in the Water Resources (Scotland) Bill after stage 2. Members will have noted that the Scottish Government has provided a supplementary delegated powers memorandum and will have seen the briefing paper.

Stage 3 consideration of the bill is due to take place on Wednesday 27 February. The deadline for lodging amendments is 16:30 this Thursday, 21 February. The committee may therefore wish to agree on its conclusions today.

Does the committee agree to report that it is content with the powers in the bill as amended at stage 2?

Members indicated agreement.

Do members have any comments?

I am content and I welcome the fact that the Government has taken notice of our earlier concerns.

We agree to report that we are content.

10:38 Meeting continued in private until 11:41.