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Committee reports
Date published:
22 January 2021
Stage 1 Report on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Scotland) Bill - Meaning of "incorporation"
The Committee notes SOLAR's view that the approach to incorporation taken in the Bill seems "practicable and workable", taking into account the absence of a written constitution in the UK, and Professor emeritus Chris Himsworth's comment that the Bill is a "pragmatic" approach to giving the Charter effect in Scots law.viWritten evidence of both
SPICe briefings
Date published:
12 January 2021
Update to the Climate Change Plan - Background Information and Key Issues - Green Recovery from Covid - 19
This is vital to ensure Scotland is better equipped to deal with multi-faceted and complex shocks and challenges e.g. pandemics, climate change, biodiversity loss and geopolitical change - and to deliver a more just, equitable and healthy society and environment
A human rights based approach to recovery is necessary, this should be underpinned by the key principles of participation, accountability, non-discrimination, empowerment and law
Covid-19 has demonstrated that policy realignment can be done at pace when required.
Committee reports
Date published:
17 November 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill - General principles of the Bill
We draw particular attention to those paragraphs in which we made recommendations or sought further detail or assurances—
We ask that the Scottish Government keeps us updated on the progress of discussions with the UK Government and Ofgem (paragraph 82);
We invite the Scottish Government to clarify the future development of the licensing and regulatory regime (paragraph 83);
The Committee asks the Scottish Government to further reflect on the inclusion of an appeals process in the Bill, whether there may be scope for an amendment to provide for this, and, if not, what further assurances it can provide as to the opportunity and transparency of a right to appeal (paragraph 84);
We seek further detail on the Minister’s indication that it would be sensible not to apply the requirement to hold a licence to those networks serving only the owner’s premises (paragraph 86);
The Committee invites the Scottish Government to reflect on the evidence heard in favour of including fuel poverty on the face of the Bill, discuss further with its Scottish Fuel Poverty Partnership Forum, and – in advance of the Stage 1 debate – bring forward a proposal for how best to address the policy imperative of fuel poverty within the wording of the legislation (paragraphs 131 and 132);
We invite the Scottish Government to set out how it will address the absence of a formal role for communities and local authorities in the planning and consent of heat network schemes, ensure consumer protection, and bring about a step change in public engagement and awareness of the role of heat in carbon reduction (paragraphs 133, 135, 137, 141, 142, 143 and 182);
The Committee believes it is desirable for the balance of powers between Ministers and local government to be modified over time and the Bill should make provision for this (paragraph 136);
We invite the Scottish Government to reflect on whether its ambitions for the impact of the Bill are on a level with those already set out for tackling climate change and pursuing a green recovery (paragraph 139);
The Committee asks what the expected timeframe is for new heat networks coming into operation under the framework of this legislation (paragraph 139);
We suggest the Scottish Government consider presenting a case study on heat networks at COP26 (paragraph 140);
The Committee invites the Scottish Government to share the wording of the policy that will inform the statutory underpinning for Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies prior to Stage 2 (paragraph 183);
We ask the Scottish Government to provide further details in respect of—
The budget for LHEES and how costs will be shared with local authorities;
The stage of development and expected timing of that secondary legislation;
An update on progress with the pilot scheme and its likely completion date;
How it views the correlation between LHEES and heat networks; and
Any issues it has identified which could arise from the time-lag between the Bill and LHESS (paragraph 184);
In terms of what was dubbed “demand risk”, we seek more detail on what the Scottish Government considers can be achieved either through the Bill or via other levers (paragraph 186);
The Committee invites the Scottish Government to further outline its thinking on the question of multiple parties, consumer protection and accountability...
Committee reports
Date published:
11 November 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill - Views on the MRO option
It said that if a tenant wants to take on a free-of-tie pub, they also have greater opportunity in Scotland where the independent sector accounts for two-thirds of pubs.iiiSBPA, written evidence It was argued that people already have choice if they do not think that a tied relationship is the best option for them.ivEEFW Committee, Official Report, 18 August...
Committee reports
Date published:
22 September 2020
Stage 1 report on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill - Functions and powers
On the other hand, if the concern was more that the law was not properly taking account of the issue or that the balance between nature conservation objectives and regulation of the activity was somehow not in the optimal place, ESS could start to move towards discussions about whether the law should be improved.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
21 September 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 2019-21 - Key Points
The most recent statistics indicate that Scotland exported goods and services to the rest of the UK to the value of £51.2 billion. This accounted for 60% of the value of all Scottish exports.
Committee reports
Date published:
26 June 2020
Development and implementation of Regional Marine Plans in Scotland: interim report (July 2020). - Progress with developing and implementing Marine Planning Partnerships and Regional Marine Plans
However, MPPs should also take into account other stakeholder views on fisheries.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
21 May 2020
The European Union's response to COVID-19 - Support for research on treatment, diagnostics and vaccines
The European Commission says that it registers and keeps track of pledges (from both EU member states and other donors) but will not receive any payments into its accounts. Funds go directly to the recipients.
Committee reports
Date published:
1 May 2020
Stage 1 Report on the Children (Scotland) Bill - Role of contact centres
This means ensuring that children's voices are heard and their best interests are taken into account. If they express a view that they are worried about contact arrangements or feel unsafe, they must be taken seriously – even if they change their mind.
Committee reports
Date published:
5 December 2019
Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Statutory guidance
He considered the guidance could create high-level accountability by placing responsibilities on chief executives and directors.
