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Does the committee wish to draw the instrument to the attention of the Parliament on reporting ground (j), on the basis that there was a failure to lay the instrument in accordance with the laying requirements under the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010?
Under the 2010 Regulations, the Scottish Ministers are required to maintain an account for international carbon units, termed the “Scottish credit account”, within the UK registry.
The Scottish Government also explains in its SDPM that, as is usual for commencement regulations, the default laying requirement will continue to apply.
The instrument is accordingly within the powers of the parent Act.
2. In relation to the incorrect laying date, I can confirm that a correction slip is in hand.
The additional safeguard of the Client Protection Fund or insurance assumes that the lay person would know of its existence and then have the means to claim.
It must set out— • the costs and benefits of policies; • how the proposals and policies are expected to impact on different sectors of the Scottish economy and different regions alongside how the workforce, employers and communities will be supported; and • an explanation of how it takes account of Scotland's ‘just transition’ and ‘climate justice’ principl...