Question reference: S6W-05726
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 14 January 2022
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Current status: Answered by John Swinney on 25 January 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether impact assessments were undertaken to inform decision making when using emergency COVID-19 powers.
Answer
Impact Assessments have been part of the decision making process in our use of emergency Covid-19 powers. Policy continues to be developed with regard to the need to protect human rights, equality considerations, the impact on business and the particular needs of island communities. Appropriate impact assessments are carried out and reported to the Scottish Parliament.