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The 2023-24 programme for government referred to the Scottish Government's intention to develop a new technical standard for Scottish finfish aquaculture to reduce the risk of escapes from fish farms.
The Griggs review also recommended that a new consenting regime should contain a ‘social contract’ that "recognises the community and its needs" and that “comparisons should be drawn with the wind farm industry where local communities receive a ‘share of the benefits’ that companies make from a local operation”.
The implications for sport and public policy in Scotland. (2023, April 28). Retrieved from https://oss.scot/new-policy-could-address-decline-and-help-sport-improve-society/ [accessed 12 November 2024].
The Cabinet Secretary's amendment 47 was consequential on the new provision on vetting being added to the Bill as it is not encompassed by the existing long title.
Nicola Sturgeon MSP resigned as First Minister on 27 March 2023 after a period of over 8 years in office. Humza Yousaf MSP became the new First Minister on 28 March 2023.
Committee reports
Date published:
10 December 2024
Subdividing a person's characteristics across the mandates of numerous new public bodies will require bodies, rights holders and duty bearers to work together in ways which may not be possible, effective or efficient.
Committee reports
Date published:
10 December 2024
Consequently, the FPAC report concluded as follows:
The Committee therefore calls for a moratorium on creating any new SPCB supported bodies, or expanding the remit of existing bodies, until a ‘root and branch’ review of the structure is carried out, drawing on the evidence and conclusions set out in this report.
Qualifications Scotland will take on functions currently undertaken by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the Chief Inspector will lead a new independent inspectorate to take forward the education inspection functions that currently sit within Education Scotland.
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