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The Scottish Government has already outlined what it would have done if it had had powers in that area, which would have involved creating an effective enforcement regime with penalties and a code of practice. What are you proposing to do about nuisance calls?
However, they must do that responsibly and be mindful of the requirements of the outdoor access code. It is not good enough for people to say that because they have a right to be there they can do what the heck they likeāthat is just not right.
A lot of work was done on that issue during the parliamentary process and the outcomes have been included in the code of construction practice. That document is unique to the project and sets out clearly what our commitments are and what we must do.
(S3F-361) In line with practice after each Scottish parliamentary election, we are currently reviewing the ministerial code. The review is considering a range of issues, including procedures for the handling of complaints under the code.
Members are aware that I am constrained from disclosing the details of the source of the legal advice that has been provided, not least by the ministerial code. We routinely obtain legal advice on the competence and effect of amendments to any bill.