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The decision on whether to prescribe a medicine for a patient, and which medicine to prescribe, is entirely one for the clinician in charge of a patient’s care to make, having taken into account the patient’s clinical condition and their safety.
Given the consistent themes highlighted by the Committee in these reports, it agreed to ask you, as the UK Government Minister responsible for devolution issues and strengthening the Union, what the UK Government considers when seeking a delegation of powers to UK Ministers in devolved areas within the competence of the Scottish Parliament and whether it takes into account the points raised by this Committee in its work.
This is on the basis of additional information provided to the Finance and Public Adminstration Committee by the British Fireworks Association during Stage 1 scrutiny which clarified that F2 and F3 fireworks account for 100% of the estimated 250,000 total retail sales of fireworks annually.
That standard sets out professional values that commit to motivating and including all learners, taking account of specific learning needs and seeking to reduce barriers to learning.
The SPCB discussed recommendations made by the Auditor General for Scotland in his Section 22 report on the accounts and governance of the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland as they related to the SPCB’s governance role and agreed arrangements to be taken forward.
The Bureau noted that motions to approve the following SSIs would be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday 16 March: • Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Scotland) (Coronavirus) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft) • Non-Domestic Rates (Valuation Roll) (Modification) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft) • Social Security Up-rating ...
The Committee would be grateful if you could take account of these points as you continue your scrutiny of this matter which, as noted, touches on a mixture of devolved and reserved matters.
Lack of status (leading to uncertain funding and unclear accountability) Despite its obligations and its practical contribution of funding and staff to BBC ALBA, MG ALBA does not have PSB status or any formal recognition of its role in the delivery of broadcasting.
This could define core responsibilities for councils alongside associated milestones, annual metrics and reporting expectations, enabling clearer accountability and more transparent scrutiny of progress.