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The current level of volatility in income tax receipts is concerning. Next year, our borrowing powers will not cover the £550 million or so for reconciliation.
Of course, a lot of the small businesses that are on our high streets will be in receipt of the small business bonus, which enables them to reinvest in growth.
The committee is concerned that, on the day when we switch over, no one should be left not in receipt of the benefits to which they are entitled, and there should be no delays, so I thank you for that explanation.
The bit that will be taken out of the block grant every year will be the equivalent UK tax receipt growth. That is a burden that will always be there in the Scottish budget in the future.
My understanding is that following receipt of this advice, and I believe after having obtained further legal advice, the Permanent Secretary concluded that the petition should be conceded.”
Compulsory land management plans for large-scale landholdings, which would need to demonstrate how the owner is complying with the Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement, how land will be used and managed to meet requirements of codes of practice, and how the owner will engage with communities.
We expect our sports clubs and organisations to have a code of conduct, best practice, fair play and so on within their structures to ensure that issues can be dealt with at a local level.