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Committee reports
Date published:
30 June 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill - Background and policy objectives of the Bill
The Policy Memorandum indicates that non-legislative options such as a high-profile publicity campaign and Joint Working Agreements were explored. However, Daniel Johnson MSP felt that these measures would not satisfy the aims of the proposal.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 May 2020
Post-legislative scrutiny: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Introduction
Whilst a number of responses were received from journalists, MSPs and organisations who have used the Act, the Committee would have liked to have seen a greater number of responses from private individuals with experience of making requests for information.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
18 March 2020
Consumer Scotland Bill - consideration prior to Stage 3 - Protecting small businesses
It was noted that this would result in the Bill's consumer duty also covering small businesses.Amendment 3, in the name of Jackie Baillie MSP, would extend the definition of consumer to include businesses with a headcount of fewer than 10.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
18 March 2020
Consumer Scotland Bill - consideration prior to Stage 3 - Product recall
Stage 2 consideration
Purpose of amendmentResultAmendment 37, in the name of Jackie Baillie MSP, would require Consumer Scotland to: maintain a product recall database; publish product recall information; and provide advice and information to consumers on this issue.This amendment was withdrawn.
Committee reports
Date published:
5 February 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill - Policy objectives of the Bill
Policy objectives of the Bill
The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 23 April 2019 by Monica Lennon MSP. The accompanying Policy Memorandum explains that the Bill -
ensures that all who menstruate are able to access period products, at no cost, as and when they are required.
Committee reports
Date published:
19 November 2019
Children (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 - Overview of the Bill
Overview of the Bill
This Government Bill was introduced by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf MSP, on 2 September 2019. The lead committee is the Justice Committee.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
31 October 2019
Scottish social security benefits - How to apply for best start foods
This will be followed by a further exercise publicising the new benefit between January and March 2020.1FitzPatrick, J. (2019, September 23). Letter from Joe FitzPatrick, MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Well-being to Bob Doris, Convener, Social Security Committee.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
31 October 2019
Scottish social security benefits - Eligibility for best start foods
Explaining the reduction in age limit, the Scottish Government referred to the planned availability of 1,140 hours of free early learning and childcare from the term following the child's third birthday which starts in August 2020.1FitzPatrick, J. (2019, September 23). Letter from Joe FitzPatrick, MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Well-being to Bob...
Committee reports
Date published:
27 September 2019
Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill: Stage 1
Overview of the Bill
This Government Bill was introduced by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney MSP, on 20 June 2019.
The purpose of the Bill is to:
extend the franchise for Scottish Parliament and local government elections to cover all foreign nationals with a right to remain in Scotland and some prisoner...
Committee reports
Date published:
23 September 2019
Consent notification for the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 - Protocol agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament
In a letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations to the Conveners of the Finance and Constitution Committee and the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary Government Business and Constitutional Relations wrote that, "This [process] is not about the question of where devolv...
