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As noted above, these amendments have been scheduled for debate at various dates during February and where updates are available on them they are provided below.
A note on passports issued prior to September 2018
UK passports are valid for ten years, but before September 2018, people renewing their passports prior to the expiry date, were granted credit of up to nine months.
For example, petitions where the Scottish Government has committed to undertake specific work, or has indicated that developments are due by a certain date or within a certain period, could be placed on a tracker.
The LBTT Order amends the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 (‘the 2013 Act’) to increase the rate of ADS from 6% to 8% for transactions with an effective date of on or after 5 December 2024. The Scottish Government explains that this is “intended to prevent forestalling of transactions, which would be expected to arise should the date of introduction be later.”
Evidence gathering:
Alongside written evidence, the committee will also take oral evidence and carry out an external visit.
Report date:
The Committee’s views will be reported in April/May 2024..
The substantive hearing is set for a date no later than 12 weeks from the date permission was granted, except where the judge is satisfied a longer period is necessary.ivCourt of Session Rules, rule 58.11(1)(a).
Committee reports
Date published:
16 February 2021
Follow up questions on social prescribing
We ask the Scottish Government to provide further information on its response dated 23 November 2020 to our report on the Supply and Demand for Medicines.
Polling day being 6 May 2021 or the date fixed as the date of the 2021 election if the Presiding Officer exercises his power under section 11 of the Bill.