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They must also report on what their consultation process is and how they have taken into account the views expressed in consultations.
Finally, community wealth building partnerships must “consider how the use or disposal of common good land and assets would further the aims of this Act”.
Scottish Government's decision to continue the FVAS
Some members expressed disappointment about the Scottish Government's decision to continue with the FVAS and asked why a new approach to supporting fruit and vegetable producers has not been considered.
Committee reports
Date published:
28 February 2024
"Exact definitions or models of how a circular economy is expressed can differ, but generally the emphasis is on circularity of resource use, minimising or designing out waste, and doing so in a way that addresses the twin climate and nature crises."
This aims to build links between academic expertise and the work of the Scottish Parliament.
The views expressed in this briefing are the views of the author, not those of SPICe or the Scottish Parliament.
Future international trade negotiations may therefore intersect with devolved FCSL policy. The FCSL framework expresses the aim that all parties will work closely in such instances, and states:
These [Common Framework] principles were established in the context of an ambition for close working between all Parties on reserved matters that significantly impac...
Committee reports
Date published:
16 December 2021
It specifically excludes Members’ private and family life and Members expressing their political views (in their capacity as a member of a political party or organisation).
Opportunities for opting out
Many of the responses raised concerns that some groups may be less aware of any change in the law and may have fewer opportunities to express their wishes. The most common examples cited were elderly people and people whose first language is not English.
The answer is that retrospective legislation cannot be done by secondary legislation unless there is an express power, which there is not in this case.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 January 2010