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We received anecdotal evidence about a person who bought a new house in a big new housing scheme from a private building company and had a full survey done.
It creates uncertainty about whether the effect is to permit a variation of visits to intervals of not more than 12 months in respect of the adult who is subject to a guardianship order and the welfare guardian, or in respect only of the adult.
In addition, of course, we have the issue of rural payments and new rural policies, which Jim Fairlie touched on—I think that we are past calling it CAP reform.
We will discuss with universities arrangements for any increase in the number of students beyond the 5 per cent limit after 26 April, when Scotland will move into protection levels.
More than 110,000 freedom of information requests were made in 2025-26. The Scottish Information Commissioner has noted that rising demand is driven partly by erosion of trust in public services.
Substitute members:
Brian Whittle was replaced by Jamie Halcro Johnston (26 June 2025 to date)
Daniel Johnson was replaced by Foysol Choudhury (2 September 2025 to date)
Ariane Burgess was replaced by Mark Ruskell (2 September 2025 to date)
Adaptation and mitigation
Since 2025-26, the taxonomy includes a separate assessment of budget lines in terms of their impact on adaptation (supporting the adjustment to a changing climate) and mitigation (activity that will reduce emissions).