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Our broadband initiatives have delivered almost 1 million connections to date. Douglas Lumsden asks about telecoms, which matter is wholly reserved to the UK Government—well, you could not mark his neck with a blowtorch.
That date aligns with the date from which the definition of “material change of circumstances” was clarified by the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020 to exclude changes in general economic circumstances.
Given the extent to which the UK bill has been expedited, as well as our Parliament’s upcoming recess, a legislative consent motion is needed to ensure that we align with the UK Government’s approach.
A joint action plan will be published prior to summer recess providing an update on the progress made by Scottish Government, in partnership with key stakeholders, to tackle nuisance calls as well as longer term actions.
In relation to the absence of a specific commencement date, it is—as the minister said—a draft order in council, so it is therefore not directly in the gift of ministers to give a date.
That is achieved by making an application in line with section 29(7). Section 29(8) pins the date that that change occurs to the start date of an accounting period.
Can the cabinet secretary confirm whether the energy strategy will be issued before the summer recess—yes or no? As I have said many times in Parliament, we are working on revising the energy strategy in the light of some proceedings in the UK Supreme Court.
Neil Bibby Members selected for Portfolio Questions on 19 March 2026 The following members have been randomly selected for Portfolio Questions on the above date. Questions must be lodged no later than 12 noon Wednesday 11 March 2026.