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It is not obvious that organisational restructuring is the best to achieve Wither’s aspirations for learners. Any new single funding body for universities must have NDPB status to avoid jeopardising ONS reclassification and university autonomy.
As noted in my previous reply to the Committee (1 June 2023), existing protections have been further strengthened by Policy 6 of the new National Planning Framework (NPF4).
We see no basis for an expanded remit or new body in Scotland. Current consumer protection law applies to students regardless of whether a fee is paid for higher education.
. Some practices are de-registering patients, and some are moving to new business models. However since the end of the pandemic we are aware that GDS activity has been steadily increasing and has been at approximately 80% of post pandemic levels since June 2022.
Extend the existing review and appeal provisions under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) to apply to section 8 of the Bill where there is an existing charity trustee. B. Create a new bespoke dispute mechanism specifically for the new power.
The Minister of Community Safety had accepted our invitation to attend and speak to us and this will be extended to the new Minister following any ministerial changes.
I referred above to the change in the Executive Team’s governance modes. This new approach to the running of the Executive Team provides an opportunity for a further review of governance arrangements within the Scottish Government.
The key aim is to enable cases to be resolved more quickly and prevent undue delay in cases relating to the welfare of children. The new rules will come into force on 25 September 2023.