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When the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills gave evidence to the committee, she expressed the Scottish Government’s willingness to engage further with key stakeholders to discuss any concerns.
That takes me to my next question. The Faculty of Advocates has expressed concerns, including that the new wording might increase litigation over the meaning of the words.
Budget Scrutiny 2025-26 (United Kingdom Context) Good morning, and welcome to the 34th meeting in 2024 of the Finance and Public Administration Committee.
That dictates our approach to whether a power is appropriate as we test it with the department. Quite often, you can express something as a Henry VIII power or not express it as that, and the approach may be influenced by what the policy is or by other factors such as clarity or usability.
Renewable and community energy
The Committee previously expressed concern that there was a substantial reduction in the renewable and community energy and energy capital budget.