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Having no 23/24 Budget Created Errors in the 24/25 Budget It wasn’t discussed in our meeting but in the paperwork, there was a suggestion that not having a 23/24 budget may have caused errors in the 24/25 budget.
The negative consequence of such approach, with the threat of being accused of “ecocide” may mean planners seeking Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), in the absence of detailed guidance, much more often, including in applications that would not normally seek such assessments for fear of liability.
This was in fact the opinion of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee when this bill was last discussed, stating in May 2024 that it did not believe a ban on greyhound racing was a “proportionate and a fair response” to welfare concerns.
Annie Wells Con Tim Eagle Con Brian Whittle Con Rhoda Grant Lab Claire Baker Lab Elena Whitham SNP Colin Smyth NON-MSP MEMBERS OF THE GROUP For organisational members please provide only the name of the organisation, it is not necessary to provide the name(s) of individuals who may represent the organisation at meetings of the Group.
Section 18 sets out that "an enforcement officer may take reasonable steps to prevent or end the commission of an offence under this Bill, or in connection with proceedings or anticipated proceedings in respect of an offence.
. • That there should be a scrutiny role for the Scottish Parliament in relation to health and social care workforce planning to avoid unintended consequences where regulations are made by the UK Government that may impact, even inadvertently, upon the Scottish Government’s policy in devolved areas.