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Last updated: 14 May 2024

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There is no parliamentary procedure but the Scottish Ministers are required to lay the code of practice in draft along with the draft regulations under section 4.
Official Report Meeting date: 22 December 2022

Meeting of the Parliament 22 December 2022

Last week, for example, fees for drinks producers were substantially reduced by the scheme administrator, and we have committed to lay regulations so that only the largest grocery retailers will be obliged initially to provide a take-back service for online and distance sales.
Last updated: 24 January 2020

Scottish Elections Reform Bill as introduced

Scottish Elections (Reform) Bill 11 Part 2—Electoral Commission Examination and audit: devolved Scottish elections 16 Electoral Commission: five-year plan (1) Schedule 1 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (the Electoral Commission) is amended as follows. 5 (2) After paragraph 15 insert— “Five-year plan: devolved Scottish elections 15A(1) At the same time as the Commission submit to the Speaker’s Committee a plan under paragraph 15(1), the Commission must also submit the plan to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (in this paragraph, the “SPCB”). 10 (2) The SPCB— (a) must examine each plan submitted to it in so far as the plan relates to the Commission’s devolved Scottish functions, (b) must decide whether it is satisfied that the plan is consistent with the economical, efficient and effective discharge by the Commission of their 15 devolved Scottish functions, and (c) if it is not so satisfied, may recommend such modifications to the plan as it considers appropriate for the purpose of achieving such consistency. (3) Before deciding whether it is so satisfied or making any such recommendations, the SPCB must— 20 (a) have regard to the most recent reports made to it by the Comptroller and Auditor General under paragraph 16A(1) and, if applicable, (3) and to any recommendations contained in the reports, and (b) consult the Scottish Ministers and have regard to any advice which the Scottish Ministers may give. 25 (4) The SPCB must, after concluding its examination and making its recommendations (if any) under sub-paragraph (2) in relation to a plan— (a) report to the Speaker’s Committee on its findings and its recommendations (if any), and (b) as soon as reasonably practicable after the plan is laid by the Speaker’s 30 Committee under paragraph 15(4), lay...
Last updated: 13 June 2023

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Under subsection (2) Ministers must publish the report in such manner as they consider appropriate, and lay a copy of it before the Scottish Parliament.
Committee reports Date published: 29 October 2020

Subordinate Legislation/documents laid for approval considered by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on 28 October 2020

This is replaced by “Guidance for the Welfare of Laying Hens and Pullets” which was published on 21 August 2020.
Questions and Answers Date answered: 1 April 2025

S6W-35976

Following setting of the carbon budgets, Scottish Ministers have two months to lay a draft climate change plan before the Scottish Parliament.
Questions and Answers Date answered: 16 May 2024

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The reporter’s report to Scottish Ministers will take into account any views on the National Park proposal that are expressed during the consultation.
Official Report Meeting date: 26 April 2022

Finance and Public Administration Committee 26 April 2022

Yes, because the permanent secretary is also the principal accountable officer and, in the role of principal accountable officer, has particular obligations under other parts of legislation.
Committee reports Date published: 10 March 2026

Delegated powers in the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (as amended at Stage 2)

However, the duty is expressly qualified by subsection (6), which allows Scottish Ministers to lay a statement explaining why such regulations have not been brought forward within the timeframe.
Last updated: 10 June 2024

Revised Explanatory Notes Islands (Scotland) Bill

This Part places a duty on the Scottish Ministers to prepare, lay before the Scottish Parliament and publish a national islands plan.

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