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I am happy to consider what reporting may be appropriate by the Scottish Government where our new approach to the annual reporting on EU Alignment will be relevant.
In relation to the petition, there is clear evidence of funding, but it may not be available to the private sector, may be difficult to access and may not be sufficient to fully address the constraints to development.
The default rule, which applies here, is that offences that are indictable only can be tried in either the High Court or in the Sheriff Court. Either court may impose an 6 This document relates to the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 70) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 29 May 2025 unlimited fine.
If needed, the Scottish Ministers have a power under section 30(1) to make regulations that may be used to limit the size of area that may be designated a firework control zone or impose an overall limit on how much of its area may be so designated.
Friday 2 May 2025 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Portfolio Questions: Groupings The Presiding Officer has grouped the following questions at Portfolio Questions on Wednesday 7 May: Health and Social Care – Questions 2 and 5.
As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged.