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Another positive contribution came from Karen Adam, who was absolutely right to stress how Scotland’s communities are often at their very best in times of difficulty.
There are solar panels on the roof, which they thought would be cheaper and more efficient, but their energy bills increased. They were told the bills were based on their geographical area and smart meter.
I suspend briefly to allow a changeover of witnesses. 10:53 Meeting suspended. 10:55 On resuming—Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 Agenda item 6 is consideration of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill at stage 2.
The Bill introduces an additional right for senior officers to appeal to the PAT against any decision to take disciplinary action, and not just about a decision for dismissal or demotion.
As the lead committee, the Committee is considering the Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill.
The Committee considered the delegated powers in 4 bills after Stage 2—
Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill
Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
Scottish Languages BilliiScottish Languages Bill was considered within the reporting period and the report published on 26 February 2025.
Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill be passed. The motion has been agreed to and therefore the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill is passed.
Presiding Officer, you do not have to believe me. One of Scotland’s pre-eminent lawyers, Don Macleod, has said that the bill is “junk law” and is “an appalling mess that deserves no place on the statute book”.
In a housing emergency, we must increase the availability and, in turn, the affordability of rented housing in Scotland. As a Government, we have worked hard to get that balance right.