Other business
Summary
Although the focus of this report is primarily on the Committee’s activities in relation to its scrutiny of instruments, the following section briefly outlines the Committee’s activity in respect to other matters.
Bills
The Committee published one report on the following Bill at Stage 1—
Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill
Legislative Consent Memorandums (LCMs)
Three LCMs were considered during this reporting period—
Environment Bill (UK Parliament legislation)
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill
Professional Qualifications Bill
Annex A – Reporting grounds: 13 May to 22 September 2021
General
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/277) COVID-19 Recovery Committee
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 17) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/301) COVID-19 Recovery Committee
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/249) Social Justice and Social Security Committee
(j) - failure to comply with laying requirements
Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021(SSI 2021/236) COVID-19 Recovery Committee
National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Scotland) (No. 2) Amendment Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/241) Health, Sport and Social Care Committee
Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/274) Health, Sport and Social Care Committee
(g) - the way the enabling powers have been used is unusual or unexpected
Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (Register of Child Interview Rights Practitioners) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/233) Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provision) Order 2021 (SSI 2021/314 (C. 21)) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
(h) - the form or meaning of the SSI could be clearer
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/277) COVID-19 Recovery Committee
Outstanding Scottish Government commitments from this quarter
There is one outstanding commitment from this quarter.