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There is definitely a cost to Police Scotland that is associated with the duty that has not been accounted for. We want to ensure that that is accounted for by the Scottish Government before anything further is done.
You have made points around direct accountability to Parliament. What are you looking for in accountability terms that is not in place as part of the current model?
I feel that I should say that the Scottish ministers will always take decisions in the best interest of Scotland, taking into account the full impact of any such decision.
.” • Increased Transparency and Accountability in the Public Interest: The Church of Scotland stated: “We stand alongside a broad range of other civil society organisations which support principles in public life which increase transparency and accountability, where this is in the public interest.” • Increased Local Authority Accountability: GMB Scotland stated: “Bodies such as COSLA must be included in FoI legislation.
Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 are currently being drafted. The intention is to lay these regulations in the Scottish Parliament shortly.
The Scottish Government intends to lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament, as soon as it is practicable, as set out in accordance with Section 11F(5) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.