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Paragraph 348 of the Report quoted a letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance MSP), in which she said that it was anticipated that the costs for relevant agencies would be minimal but that the matter would be explored with them as part of ongoing engagement.
Council tax debts can be pursued for 20 years.SPICe briefing: 15 May 2025
During Stage 2 consideration of the Housing (Scotland) Bill, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee agreed to amendment 543, lodged by Ross Greer MSP and supported by the Scottish Government, which inserted new section 51B.
Response to 30th June letter regarding Scottish Ministers’ purchase and ownership of Glen Prosen estate.
Letter from Edward Mountain MSP to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, 9 July 2025.
Being able to incorporate public engagement into such activities is an important step forwards in being able highlight the relevance of post-legislative scrutiny and the legislation reviewed to the public and constituents more widely, whom MSPs and the Scottish Parliament seek to serve.
As the Parliament's understanding and expertise in deliberative methods grows, it should explore how to gain some of the benefits of deliberative approaches within small scale events, educational activities, surveys and even in the way that MSPs on Committees deliberate with each other: for example, in scoping inquiries or reviewing evidence.
The Supreme Court Judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent): Maggie Chapman MSP.
Letter to the Convener from the Faculty of Advocates, 22 April 2025.
In the Regional Chamber the full member is a Member of the Scottish Government and the substitute member is a backbench MSP.
Scottish Members of the Regional Chamber
Vacant
Amendment 3 was disagreed to by division 4:5, the Convener using his casting vote.
Mr Balfour MSP sought a regulation-making power to create an earnings taper for Carer Support Payment.
Letter from the Chair of the Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) in relation to a proposed amendment by Jeremy Balfour MSP at Stage 2 of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, 25 October 2024.