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That is why it is time that we put in place a Scottish investment bank that is worthy of the name, working as a proactive agent of economic change, investing patient capital and taking strategic public interest shares in private companies.
The difficulty with pension credit is that—unlike for the state pension, for which we look only at a person’s date of birth and national insurance record—we also need to know what is in a person’s bank account and what their income is.
We were as concerned as everyone else when the date had to change. If you change a date, you want to be sure that you are changing it to a date that is realistic and achievable.
Often, if they are being denied access to their bank account, they are also being denied access to a whole range of other things and being treated in an unacceptable way.
This accounts for approximately 44% of the number of Private Sewage Systems estimated by CREW.2Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW). (2022, October 5). Understanding problems associated with small-scale Private Sewage Systems (PSS) from regulators' perspectives.
These are the same as currently provided for on a temporary basis in the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, seven levels of fiscal fine were in use, ranging from £50 to £300.
In doing so, the order, in effect, matches the powers that were taken by the UK Government in the Building Safety Act 2022, which was the UK Government’s intention in drafting the order.
The Committee considers that the description it has previouslyiDelegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. 12th Report 2022 (Session 6). Inquiry into the use of the made affirmative procedure during the coronavirus pandemic.