Question reference: S6W-14583
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 30 January 2023
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Tom Arthur on 31 January 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to hold a consultation on community wealth building legislation.
Answer
The 2021-22 Programme for Government confirmed our plans to introduce legislation on Community Wealth Building during this Parliamentary session.
I am pleased to announce that I have published a consultation paper on how to achieve this today. The consultation will run until 25 April 2023 and can be accessed at: https://consult.gov.scot/economic-development/community-wealth-building-consultation
This consultation is the opportunity for all interested stakeholders to participate in shaping the content of the legislation and I would welcome a wide range of views on the changes that are required to grow local wealth and give communities a greater stake in the economy.
Responses to the consultation will be considered and used to inform the development of the legislation.