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In addition to promoting the codes, the commission receives reports from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland following his investigation into alleged breaches of the code.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 December 2013
Yes. While the statistics code of practice specifically covers the production of official statistics, Pensions in an Independent Scotland was produced using the principles contained in the code.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 February 2013
The Scottish Government fully supports the appointment of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA). Scottish Ministers have long pressed for the need for an independent GCA to police the Groceries Supply Code of Practice.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 August 2012
My first question is for Steven Short. In terms of the code system, I think that you said that the paramedics and the first responders would have that code.
Cross-Party Groups' Annual Report: The Committee will consider an annual update on Cross- Party Groups' compliance with the Code of Conduct. 7. Standing Order Rule Changes (in private): The Committee will consider a note from the Clerk.
Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Affairs and Islands)), 12 November 2025 Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (52nd Report, 2025) Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 10 December 2025 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 27 November 2025 Thursday 18 December 2025 37 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Health, Social Care and Sport)), 16 December 2025 Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (91st Report, 2025) Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 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3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 15 January 2026 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 8 January with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Social Justice and Social Security)), 18 December 2025 Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (54th Report, 2025) Legislative Consent Memorandums A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/legislative-consent-memorandums Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill LCM-S6-64 Lodged on 25 September 2025 Meeting (lead committee (Net Zero, Energy and Transport)), 16 December 2025 Report - Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (89th Report, 2025) Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill LCM-S6-60 Lodged on 12 June 2025 Thursday 18 December 2025 38 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Meeting (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee), 24 June 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 26 June 2025 Report – Lead committee (Education, Children and Young People) (8th Report, 2025) Crime and Policing Bill Supplementary LCM-S6-57b Lodged on 1 August 2025 Report – Lead committee (Criminal Justice) (7th Report, 2025) Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (67th Report, 2025) Employment Rights Bill Supplementary LCM-S6-53b Lodged on 14 August 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 4 September 2025 Report – Lead committee (Health, Social Care and Sport) (6th Report, 2025) Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (56th Report, 2025 High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill LCM-S6-15 Lodged on 7 February 2022 Report – Lead committee (Net Zero, Energy and Transport) (9th Report, 2022) Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (27th Report, 2022) Northern Ireland Troubles Bill LCM-S6-68 Lodged on 11 December 2025 Lead committee - Criminal Justice Pension Schemes Bill LCM-S6-65 Lodged on 26 September 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 17 December 2025 Report - Lead committee (Local Government, Housing and Planning) (6th Report, 2025) Report - Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (78th Report, 2025) Planning and Infrastructure Bill Supplementary LCM-S6-56b Lodged on 24 October 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 30 October 2025 Public Office (Accountability) Bill LCM-S6-66 Lodged on 31 October 2025 Lead committee – Finance and Public Administration Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (87th Report, 2025) Railways Bill LCM-S6-69 Lodged on 12 December 2025 Sentencing Bill LCM-S6-67 Lodged on 26 November 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 18 December 2025 Report - Lead committee (Criminal Justice) (13th Report, 2025) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill Supplementary LCM-S6-61b Lodged on 17 December 2025 Thursday 18 December 2025 39 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill LCM-S6-62 Lodged on 27 August 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 9 December 2025 Report – Lead committee (Health, Social Care and Sport) (9th Report, 2025) Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (73rd Report, 2025) Tobacco and Vapes Bill Supplementary LCM-S6-51a Lodged on 28 March 2025 Meeting of the Parliament, 29 May 2025 Report – Lead committee (Health, Social Care and Sport) (3rd Report, 2025) Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (29th Report, 2025) Thursday 18 December 2025 40 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais (date of laying) (lead committee) Subordinate Legislation Made Affirmative Instruments Subject to approval by 15 December 2025 Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353) (18 November 2025) (Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee) Affirmative Instruments Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 13 December 2025 Food Safety Act 1990 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (4 November 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 16 December 2025 Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 and the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Modifications) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2025/Draft) (7 November 2025) (Criminal Justice Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 4 January 2026 Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (14 November 2025) (Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 10 January 2026 Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (20 November 2025) (Education, Children and Young People Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 11 January 2026 Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Fruit and Vegetables) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (21 November 2025) (Rural Affairs and Islands Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 14 January 2026 Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (20 November 2025) (Education, Children and Young People Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 15 January 2026 Thursday 18 December 2025 41 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Cross-border Placement of Children (Requirements, Effect and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2025/Draft) (25 November 2025) (Education, Children and Young People Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 23 January 2026 Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (3 December 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (3 December 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 24 January 2026 National Bus Travel Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (4 December 2025) (Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 2 February 2026 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Investment Zones Relief) (Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (10 December 2025) (Finance and Public Administration Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 3 February 2026 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Non-surgical Procedures) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (10 December 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 4 February 2026 Animal Health (Fixed Penalty Notices) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (11 December 2025) (Rural Affairs and Islands Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 8 February 2026 Criminal Legal Aid and Assistance by Way of Representation (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (15 December 2025) (Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee) Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (15 December 2025) (Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee) Subject to approval; lead committee report due by 10 February 2026 First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation Chamber (Rules of Procedure and Composition) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) (17 December 2025) (Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026 (SI 2026/Draft) (17 December 2025) (Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee) Thursday 18 December 2025 42 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026 (SI 2026/Draft) (17 December 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Negative instruments Subject to annulment by 19 December 2025 Lead Committee report due by 15 December 2025 The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/341) (10 November 2025) (Social Justice and Social Security Committee) Subject to annulment by 7 January 2026 Lead Committee report due by 5 January 2026 Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 6, Consequential Amendment, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/352 (C. 26)) (17 November 2025) (Education, Children and Young People Committee) Subject to annulment by 14 January 2026 Lead Committee report due by 12 January 2026 Burial and Cremation (Applications and Registers) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/360) (24 November 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Subject to annulment by 21 January 2026 Lead Committee report due by 19 January 2026 National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/380) (1 December 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Subject to annulment by 29 January 2026 Lead Committee report due by 26 January 2026 Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/385) (5 December 2025) (Education, Children and Young People Committee) Subject to annulment by 1 February 2026 Lead Committee report due by 26 January 2026 Common Services Agency (Membership and Procedure) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/387) (8 December 2025) (Health, Social Care and Sport Committee) Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/390) (8 December 2025) (Rural Affairs and Islands Committee) Documents subject to parliamentary control Thursday 18 December 2025 43 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Lead Committee report due by 19 December 2025 Draft Code...