Question reference: S6W-15516
- Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 2 March 2023
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Current status: Answered by Keith Brown on 8 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Office of the Public Guardian is reportedly taking approximately eight months to process Electronic Power of Attorney Registration (EPOAR) submissions and seven months to process postal submissions, in light of there being a target timescale for processing of within 30 working days of receipt of the power of attorney documentation.
Answer
This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.