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Consumer Scotland will not be a regulator and so would not be taking enforcement action itself, although it could work with regulators. It may wish to develop a code of practice for advice providers, but this would be an operational decision.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 March 2014
It is the long-standing practice of the Scottish and UK governments, as is recognised in their respective Ministerial Codes, not to disclose the fact or content of advice from the Law Officers other than in the most exceptional circumstances.
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Fair Deal for Your Local campaign, which calls for a code of practice to protect the tenants and licensees of so-called pubcos.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 February 2013
To ask the Scottish Government whether ministers (a) have met (b) are to meet UK Government ministers to discuss the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-12418 on 6 February 2013.
They believed that such byelaws would infringe their rights, could lead to further restrictions and would unfairly penalise the vast majority, who adhere to and comply with the Scottish outdoor access code. Can the minister assure me that individuals’ legal rights of access, as established in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, are not being undermined an...
A group of slaves, liberated from Egyptian bondage just weeks before, were invited to embrace a moral and legal code that would transform mankind, but only if they were willing to open their hearts and reshape their lives and conduct accordingly.
For example, the supporting children’s learning code of practice provides guidance on the provisions of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 as well as on the supporting framework of secondary legislation.
The last time that I was the youngest member present at anything was at a Val Doonican concert, so that gives some indication of the cycle of life.In accordance with section 3 of the “Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament”, the first item of business is to invite members to declare any interests that are relevant to the committee’s remit.
In accordance with section 3 of the code of conduct for members of the Scottish Parliament, I invite members to declare any interests that are relevant to the committee’s remit.
Mr Harvie is right: our standing orders, our code of conduct and Presiding Officer’s guidance all emphasise the importance of courtesy and respect being shown by members to one another at all times.