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The Committee therefore reported the instrument under the general reporting ground in respect of the failure to lay the necessary statement when laying the draft instrument on 29 November 2021, as required under section 97(9)(b) of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.
The Scottish Government will endeavour to lay the Annual Reports and Accounts of both Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise before the end of September each year.
Due to the challenging fiscal situation, difficult decisions had to be made to ensure that this first stage of our plan is deliverable. The plan lays important foundations around improved accountability and collective leadership, and future phases can build on that to deliver impactful change.
Does the committee wish to draw the instrument to the attention of the Parliament on reporting ground (j), for failure to comply with laying requirements? At the same time, is the committee content with the explanation that the Scottish Government has provided for the breach of the laying requirements?
It lays the foundation for systemic change and is a vital step toward building a fairer, more inclusive Scotland for everyone.Link to the plan: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836915508 S6W-38899