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Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Fruit and Vegetables) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
In relation to this instrument, the enabling power in section 7(1) of the Agriculture (retained EU Law and Data) (Scotland) Act 2020 gives the Scottish Government the choice to lay instruments under the affirmative or negative procedure.
Reporting (section 10)
Section 10 of the Bill requires Scottish Ministers to prepare and publish a report on the operation of 'this Act' and lay a copy before the Scottish Parliament, not later than 6 months after the end of the "review period" (5 years after section 1 comes into force).
The Minister outlined the purpose of the Order, the steps through which amendments to the list of office-holders disqualified from holding office as Members of the Scottish Parliament were identified and the reasons for the withdrawal and re-laying of the Order.
The Committee explored a number of issues with the Minister, including:
Whether there were any s...
Secondary Legislation Stemming from the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, where the Scottish Government intends to consent to the UK Government laying statutory instruments that include proposals relating to devolved competencies, it will notify the Scottish Parliament to enable the Parliament to scrutinise...
Consultation
Prior to laying the instrument, the Scottish Government undertook a public consultation on the proposal to seek a further 5-year extension to the order making powers from June 2025.
Secondary Legislation Stemming from the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, where the Scottish Government intends to consent to the UK Government laying statutory instruments that include proposals relating to devolved competencies, it will notify the Scottish Parliament to enable the Parliament to scrutinise...
Secondary Legislation Stemming from the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, where the Scottish Government intends to consent to the UK Government laying statutory instruments that include proposals relating to devolved competencies, it will notify the Scottish Parliament to enable the Parliament to scrutinise...
Secondary Legislation Stemming from the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, where the Scottish Government intends to consent to the UK Government laying statutory instruments that include proposals relating to devolved competencies, it will notify the Scottish Parliament to enable the Parliament to scrutinise...
Scottish Statutory Instruments - General
Commitments
The following amended instrument was laid by the Scottish Government during this period in relation to its commitment to lay amending instruments to correct errors identified and reported on by the Committee—
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel etc.)