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However the Scottish Government expects all organisations in Scotland to comply with the law around protected beliefs and freedom of expression. S6W-36483
In its letter to the lead Committee, it expressed concerns regarding the creation of an additional Commissioner, which has the potential to lead to overlap and duplication of work which in turn leads to increased costs.
During the debate, some Members expressed concerns about the long-term sustainability of these types of increases, particularly in the context of current financial pressures on the care system.
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Many respondents expressed frustration suggesting that, as an organisation which not only has the same functions but also the same executive staff as the SQA, Qualifications Scotland would effectively be the same body.
In a letter dated 8 June 2022 to George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Committee asked for clarification and expressed concern regarding the UK Government's views on policy divergence and expressed concern about provisions for stakeholder engagement.
Dr Scott said she was “surprised” that Police Scotland had expressed such concerns, stating, “Our experience is that the police rarely engage with multi-agency structures for an initial call or in situations in which a notice would be served”Justice Committee Official Report 34th Meeting, Tuesday 22 December 2020, col 8.