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That flagrant breach must be investigated by the independent adviser on the ministerial code. John Swinney is standing by Neil Gray, just as he backed Michael Matheson and Humza Yousaf.
In accordance with section 3 of the “Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament”, I invite Donald Cameron and Colin Smyth to declare interests that are relevant to the committee’s remit.
Firstly, it agrees with the findings in fact and conclusion of the Commissioner that Annie Wells breached paragraphs 12, 15 and 16 of Section 7 of the Code of Conduct for MSPs.
Secondly, the Committee considers that the breaches justify the imposition of sanctions on Annie Wells.
Section 37 of the 2006 Act also provides for the making of Animal Welfare codes by Scottish Ministers. The failure to comply with the provisions of an animal welfare code does not itself render a person liable to proceedings.
Introduction
This report sets out the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's consideration of the Draft Funeral Director Code of Practice (SG 2023/300), which is a document subject to parliamentary control, at its meeting on 23 January 2024.
Section 17 - Delegation
This section provides that Scottish Ministers may delegate functions to NatureScot in relation to muirburn licences, preparation of a Muirburn Code, and in relation to methods of notification.
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Consideration
At its meeting on 21 September 2021, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee considered the draft Model Code and had no comments to make.Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, Subordinate Legislation Considered by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee on 21 September 2021
The Committee recommends that the Scottish Government includes a complaint mechanism within the Bill, to enable the public to refer issues to the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner on the use of biometrics by Police Scotland and the SPA, or on their lack of compliance with the Code of Practice.