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Official Report Meeting date: 19 February 2019

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee 19 February 2019

Why has housing land supply not kept up with demand? Pre-recession, we built very similar numbers per capita as England, but since 2012 that figure has split: England is back to almost pre-recession levels, but Scotland is at only about 68 per cent of where we were before the recession.
Official Report Meeting date: 5 March 2019

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee 05 March 2019

Historically, it has taken the construction industry a long time to recover from recessions: this one has hurt particularly.
Last updated: 27 May 2020

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Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill 19 Chapter 2—Animal welfare: powers in relation to animals taken into possession 32E Effect of decision notice on applications under section 33 (1) Subsections (2) to (5) and (7) set out how section 33 operates where a decision notice has been served specifying a relevant step mentioned in section 32A(2)(b) or (c) in respect of a protected animal (whether or not a step 5 mentioned in section 32A(2)(a) is also specified). (2) An application to the court for an order under section 33 in respect of the animal— (a) may be made before the expiry of the period of 3 weeks beginning with the date...
Official Report Meeting date: 24 November 2022

Meeting of the Parliament 24 November 2022

We have had a constructive discussion about that today, and we will communicate our intended course of action as soon as possible after our discussions conclude.Room for Contemplation (Access during Recess) Room for Contemplation (Access during Recess) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether provision can be made for access to the room for contemplation for evening events held during recess.
Last updated: 24 January 2020

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Taking evidence by commissioner 5 Taking evidence by commissioner (1) The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 is amended as follows. (2) In section 271I, after subsection (1), insert— 35 “(1ZA) A court which appoints a commissioner under subsection (1) must— (a) fix a date for the proceedings before the commissioner, and (b) fix a date for a hearing (to be known as a “ground rules hearing”) for the purpose of preparing for the proceedings. 8 Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill (1ZB) The ground rules hearing is to be presided over by— (a) a judge or sheriff if— (i) the court directs that the ground rules hearing be conjoined with another hearing or diet that is to be held before the date of the 5 proceedings to which the ground rules hearing relates and that hearing or diet is presided over by a judge or sheriff, or (ii) it is not reasonably practicable for the ground rules hearing to be presided over by the commissioner appointed to preside over the proceedings to which the ground rules hearing relates, or 10 (b) in any other case, the commissioner appointed to preside over the proceedings to which the ground rules hearing relates. (1ZC) In cases where a judge or sheriff presides over a ground rules hearing in accordance with subsection (1ZB), references to the commissioner in subsection (1ZD) are to be read as references to the judge or, as the case may 15 be, sheriff. (1ZD) The commissioner presiding over a ground rules hearing must— (a) ascertain the length of time the parties expect to take for examination-in- chief and cross-examination, including any breaks that may be required, (b) to the extent that the commissioner considers it appropriate to do so, 20 decide on the form and wording of the questions that are to be asked of the vulnerable witness, (c) if the commissioner considers it appropriate to do so, authorise the use of a supporter at the proceedings, in accordance with section 271L, (d) if the commissioner considers that there are steps that could reasonably 25 be taken to enable the vulnerable witness to participate more effectively in the proceedings, direct that those steps be taken, (e) subject to section 72(8) which applies in relation to the commissioner as it applies in relation to the court, dispose of any application that— (i) has been made under section 275(1) or 288F(2), and 30 (ii) has not yet been disposed of by the court, (f) consider whether the proceedings should take place on the date fixed by the court and postpone the proceedings if the commissioner considers that it is in the interests of justice to do so having regard to all the circumstances, including— 35 (i) whether the parties are likely to be ready for the proceedings to take place on the date fixed by the court and if not, the reasons for that, (ii) any views expressed by the parties on whether the proceedings should be postponed, and 40 (iii) whether postponement is in the interests of the vulnerable witness, and (g) consider and, if appropriate, make a decision on, any other matter that the commissioner considers could be usefully dealt with before the proceedings take place.”.
Last updated: 25 March 2026

Outdoor Education CPG Minutes 19th February 2026

The aim of this would be to deliver courses with awards that kept learning for instructors up to date and relevant, as well as matching the needs of employers.
Last updated: 20 February 2026

Neurodivergence in Scotland DIFFERabled 16 February 2026

Whilst it is very important to have clear, up to date medical evidence for neurodivergent people, we were concerned that the comment could be interpreted that better advice on caffeine use and screentime might reduce neurodivergent ‘traits’.
Last updated: 31 October 2025

BSLBillFM_RevenueScotland_24Oct25

We have sought to apply that learning (drawn from our experience on previous devolved taxes) to our involvement in SBSL. 3. Work to date Revenue Scotland’s involvement in the Bill process 3.1 It is important for taxpayers and public revenues that the legislative scheme is clear, certain and provides a framework for effective and efficient compliance and adm...
Last updated: 1 November 2024

Letter from Jamie Hepburn MSP Minister for Parliamentary Business Scottish Elections Representation

Anyone subject to a new restriction after the ‘go live’ date would be disqualified and it would apply to all candidates at subsequent elections.
Last updated: 8 October 2024

Intgernational Development CPG March 2024 Minutes

Agenda item 4 – next meeting th Sarah Boyack MSP gave the date of next CPG as 28 May. Anyone with further suggestions of topics or speakers should contact [email protected].

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