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This Part of the Bill also creates a requirement for the Scottish Ministers to prepare and publish a statement on the operation of the Bill and lay this statement before the Scottish Parliament within 3 years of the Bill's commencement date. 8.
It is right to hold the Government to account for laying the regulations as quickly as possible, but two years would give a little bit more flexibility.
I would not diminish that; it is an important part of the accountable officer’s responsibilities. There are dedicated pages in the accounts in which the accountable officer asserts that they have done their job properly and that they are content with the transactions.
The group will be an interim governance group and will develop an antiracist accountability and oversight function. It will deliver on all our commitments and will be independent.