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I think that the choice for the committee is to close the petition or to produce a report that would represent the balance of arguments that have been presented to us. I expressed my opinion at the last meeting that we should close the petition.
A wide range of people, from gamekeepers to farmers—all of whom are dog lovers and are committed to the welfare of dogs—contributed to the committee’s evidence sessions, expressing their support for changes to the legislation.
I cannot remember whether it was in the review’s report or in evidence that the committee received, but concerns were expressed about boards being dysfunctional due to their size.
Annexe A: Written submissions
Haemophilia Scotland submission, received 23 April 2024
Thank you for your letter dated 18th April 2024 inviting our organisation to express its views on the recently published amendments from the UK Government to the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
Are we agreed that the Parliament should be made aware that the powers are expressed in very broad terms and that there is nothing in the bill to restrict their application to commercial activity?