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How will NatureScot identify and avoid conflicts of interest in relation to the projects – for example in relation to its funding or advisory roles? We appreciate there may be until practical questions within the list above that you may not be able to answer arrangements underpinning the agreement become clearer.
The Committee held its first evidence session with the new Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government on 3 May to discuss public administration in government.
For individuals living in rural or island communities, this may be of particular benefit as it may be difficult for residents to gather supporting information from a professional given the remoteness and lack of connectivity.
The Committee is aware that numerous policy and legislative changes have taken place since the Act came into force, which may have impacted on the implementation of SDS, such as the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged.