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(S5F-00688) Engagements to take forward the Government’s programme for Scotland. This morning, Audit Scotland published a damning report on Scotland’s police bodies; the report was laid before Parliament.
My letter emphasised the UK-wide nature of the issue, with many of the properties were sold under UK Right to Buy legislation, and many reserved issues being engaged namely insurance, tax and consumer protection.
The Ombudsman cannot change a decision simply because someone disagrees with it and if a public report has been issued then the review rights will not apply. External review / safeguards Audit Scotland carries out annual reviews of the SPSO, and publishes detailed reports on its website.
Financial Memorandum for the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/bills/s6-bills/national-care-service-scotland-bill/introduced/financial-memorandum-accessible.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/bills/s6-bills/national-care-service-scotland-bill/introduced/financial-memorandum-accessible.pdf</a>.
The Scottish Government's view is that "there is little scope to consider alternative approaches".5Social Security (Scotland) Bill [as introduced] Policy Memorandum, SP Bill 18-PM. (2017).
Committee reports
Date published:
19 November 2021
The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 [draft]
The draft SSI was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 30 September 2021 and referred to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.
Committee reports
Date published:
11 December 2025
It further agreed to “consider amending the Bill to include a requirement to consult with representatives of the housebuilding sector, Revenue Scotland, and any other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate”.