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I have discussed this with the auditor who has advised that failure to obtain retrospective Scottish Government approval for this expenditure would have resulted in a regularity qualification on the Water Industry Commission for Scotland’s 2022/23 Annual Report and Accounts.
As the Scottish Parliament cannot legislate for a new national tax in Scotland without devolution of powers from the UK Parliament, the Scottish Government requested the transfer of powers from the UK Government under Section 80B of the Scotland Act 1998.
Decision on taking business in private, A modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland, A modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland, Environmental Standards Scotland's Strategic Plan, Environmental Common Frameworks, Work programme.
This morning, we are focusing on Police Scotland. I refer members to papers 1 and 2.I welcome to the meeting Chief Constable Jo Farrell; Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs, who is Police Scotland’s DCC for professionalism and enabling services; and Sarah Roughead, who is chief financial officer.
What was missing from the cabinet secretary’s statement was an apology to the islanders and to the workers at Ferguson’s, who have been so badly let down, and to the people of Scotland, for the outrageous mismanagement of public funds and public contracts.
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Committee reports
Date published:
30 September 2025
Introduction
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 19 February 2025 by Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands.