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We are still looking for the FSO to be up and running in the first half of 2024. There are significant challenges with that, but we are determined to overcome them.
Drawing on these evidence sessions, that work will support preparations for the financial years 2024-25 and beyond. I hope that these opening remarks have been helpful, and I look forward to answering your questions on the bill.
Regulated Roles (Prohibitions and Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 [Draft] Good morning, and welcome to the 31st meeting in 2024 of the Education, Children and Young People Committee.
Recess Dates
First day of recessLast day of recess29 June 202401 September 2024 12 October 202427 October 202421 December 20245 January 20258 February 202516 February 20255 April 202520 April 2025
Membership changes during the reporting period
Since we last published a tracker report on 15 November 2024, the following membership changes have taken place on the Committee:
On 19 June, Evelyn Tweed MSP replaced Emma Roddick MSP as a member of the Committee.
Background to the Bill
This section covers the context and background to the introduction of the Bill including:
current offences in Scotland
the UK Pet Abduction Act 2024
data on dog thefts
public petition
Member's Debate
consultation on the Bill
policy objectives of the Bill.
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Consideration
The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (DPLR) considered the instrument at its meeting on 7 May 2024. The DPLR Committee agreed that it did not need to draw the Parliament’s attention to the instrument on any grounds within its remit.
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Consideration
The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (DPLR) considered the instrument at its meeting on 7 May 2024. The DPLR Committee agreed that it did not need to draw the Parliament’s attention to the instrument on any grounds within its remit.