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Paragraph 3 of the protocol acknowledges that the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament recognise that it may be necessary to re-visit the protocol to consider whether its provisions should apply to other legislation relating to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
I point out that the exercise of the power will be subject to the negative procedure, except where it amends primary legislation, where it will be subject to the affirmative procedure.
However, the staff and inmates who spoke to the committee during its recent visit stated that many prisoners believe that the problem of distance is minor compared to other factors.
I am convinced by the argument that we should extend the pilot to a rural area and to a comparable urban area. I have no difficulty with supporting the regulations.
Why were the absence rates of prison officers compared with rates in the retail trade, when the levels of stress and assault in those occupations are in no way comparable?