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I stress that, as we introduce this legislation, local authorities will monitor it, and they will be best placed to make decisions based on the impact.
There is still much to do if we want to meet our aspiration of ensuring that Scotland is the best place in the world for everyone to grow up and live in.
If the witnesses in the room want to come in, they should simply indicate to me or the clerks, and we will do our best to bring them in. I ask Stephen Boyle to give a brief opening statement.
Committee reports
Date published:
11 February 2026
However, it is a requirement that the Financial Memorandum contains the best estimates of costs. The Minister said the Financial Memorandum was developed in consultation with stakeholders.
In an update to the Committee in 2023, the Cabinet Secretary said enhanced environmental information would help "the industry to assess where the greatest capacity exists and to focus on which sites have the best conditions, but also those most suitable for time and investment in the development process".
The Commissioner must have regard to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, especially around:
considering the best interests of children and encouraging others to do so, and
considering the views of children and young people and encouraging others to do so.