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Enterprise and Skills Review – Call for Evidence
Scotland has a strong economy and is wealthy and productive, allied with colleges and universities that educate, build confidence, develop skills, encourage innovation and help drive the economic growth we need. Our enterprise and skills agencies (Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, and the Scottish Funding Council) play an important role in delivering Scotland's Economic Strategy, supporting economic development in Scotland and enabling... MoreClosed 15 August 2016 -
Draft Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland
The Strategic Police Priorities (SPP's) are set under the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. The SPP's provide the top level framework for what is expected of our police service. This consultation proposes a revised set of priorities. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. MoreClosed 16 August 2016 -
A consultation on an application to register the name "Forfar Bridie" as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under the EU Protected Food Name (PFN) Scheme
This is a consultation on an application for Forfar Bridie to gain Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. PGI is a designation of the EU Protected Food Name scheme, which highlights regional and traditional foods whose authenticity and origin can be guaranteed through an independent inspection system. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. MoreClosed 18 August 2016 -
The Integration of the British Transport Police in Scotland into Police Scotland
This consultation paper sets out proposed arrangements to integrate the British Transport Police in Scotland into Police Scotland. It invites views on how we can ensure a smooth transition towards integration; ensure railway policing in Scotland is subject to appropriate oversight by the Scottish Parliament; and maintain the specialist skills, knowledge and experience of our railway police officers. What happens next: Following the closing date, all responses will be analysed... MoreClosed 24 August 2016 -
Review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter - A Consultation
This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Social Housing Charter. The Charter was introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010. The Charter sets the outcomes and standards that all social landlords should be achieving for their tenants and other customers through their housing activities.The Act requires Ministers to review the Charter standards and outcomes from time to time. The current Charter remains in force until 31st March 2017. MoreClosed 24 August 2016 -
A Consultation on proposals to establish the interim body to manage The Crown Estate assets in Scotland post-devolution
The Scottish Government is supportive of the Smith Commission's recommendations to devolve powers in relation to the management and revenues of Crown Estate assets in Scotland, which are in line with policy objectives to ensure that communities enjoy greater benefits from The Crown Estate. Scottish Ministers propose to set up a new interim public body using powers provided in the Scotland Act 2016 to lay a statutory instrument at the Scottish Parliament which would be completed through... MoreClosed 26 August 2016 -
Consultation on the Scottish Government Response to the introduction of the UK Apprenticeship Levy
This consultation asks for views on options for the use of its share of UK Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred to the Scottish Government. Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper. MoreClosed 26 August 2016 -
Review of Renal Cancer Quality Performance Indicators Consultation
Under the auspices of the Scottish Cancer Taskforce, National Cancer Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) were developed to drive continuous quality improvement in cancer care across NHSScotland. In January 2012, Renal Cancer QPIs were published, and following 3 years of national comparative data, these have now been subject to formal review. In order to ensure success of the National Cancer QPIs in driving quality improvement it is critical that QPIs continue to be clinically relevant... MoreClosed 26 August 2016 -
Proposed Amendment to the Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010
This consultation is shorter than the customary 12-week period given a need to clarify the legislative position within a time frame that fits with the operation of the Beef Efficiency Scheme. The technical and narrow nature of the question being asked and the specific range of interested parties also allow for a shorter consultation period. Download a copy of the consultation paper MoreClosed 29 August 2016 -
Mental Health in Scotland – a 10 year vision
We want your views on our proposed framework and priorities to transform mental health in Scotland. The new Mental Health Strategy will be published in early 2017. It follows a four-year strategy that ran from 2012 to 2015. The new Strategy will cover a 10 year period. NHS Health Scotland and Young Scot hosted a series of free half-day engagement events across Scotland to gather views on the Scottish Government’s 10 year vision to transform mental health. The events provided... MoreClosed 16 September 2016 -
Application for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Negligible Risk Status for Scotland
A consultation paper and Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) has been published setting out the possible implications of being upgraded to Negligible Risk (NR) status. MoreClosed 30 September 2016 -
Consultation on a Child Poverty Bill for Scotland
The consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for a Child Poverty Bill. The proposals include: Enshrining in legislation our ambition to eradicate child poverty Reinstating statutory income-based targets to reduce the number of children living in poverty Placing a duty on Scottish Ministers to develop a Child Poverty Delivery Plan, and to report on annually on their progress towards delivering that plan. MoreClosed 30 September 2016 -
Consultation on the Road Works (Qualifications of Operatives and Supervisors)(Scotland) Regulations 2016
Scottish Ministers propose to introduce The Road Works (Qualifications of Operatives and Supervisors) (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the aim of which is to revise the qualification structure and to require qualified road operatives and supervisors who wish to re-register their qualifications to do so on the basis of having their competency successfully reassessed. MoreClosed 30 September 2016 -
Consultation about electrofishing for razor clams in Scotland
The consultation is seeking views about whether the Scottish Government should propose amendments to legislation allowing specified forms of electrofishing to be utilised as a permitted method for catching razor clams in Scottish waters Click here to download a copy of the consultation paper MoreClosed 30 September 2016 -
Consultation on the implementation of revised EU rules on Equine Identification in Scotland
The Scottish Government is seeking views on the proposals for the implementation of the revised EU regulation on the rules for the identification of equines in Scotland. In response to the horse meat fraud in 2013, the European Commission (EC) set out a 5 point action plan. One of the actions was to revise the Equine Identification Regulation (EC) No 504/2008 to strengthen the controls on the issue, use and quality of horse passports.The revised EU regulation also requires the establishment... MoreClosed 3 October 2016 -
Modernising the Water Industry's use of rateable value to charge non-households for water and sewerage services
Thriving businesses underpin Scotland’s economic growth and future prosperity. Our approach to charging for water services has an important part to play in this. In Ministers' Statement on the Principles of Charging for Water Services it was confirmed that surface water and roads drainage charges should continue to be calculated by reference to rateable values. Ministers also noted that there is a requirement to improve the consistency and transparency of the way in which surface water... MoreClosed 7 October 2016 -
Barclay Review of Business Rates
The Barclay review group has been set up make recommendations that seek to enhance and reform the business rates system in Scotland better support business growth and long term investment and reflect changing marketplaces. The Group will report to Ministers in August 2017. You are invited contribute to our conversation so we can design a solution together on how the system can be reformed, whilst still maintaining the overall level of funding to provide the services upon which businesses... MoreClosed 7 October 2016 -
Court Fees
The consultation sets out proposals for fees in the Court of Session, the High Court of the Justiciary, the Sheriff Appeal Court, the sheriff court, the Sheriff Personal Injury Court, and the justice of the peace court. Court fees are a major source of income for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and it has become necessary to increase fees in order to achieve full cost recovery. It seeks views on two options each of which is aimed at providing full cost recovery. In addition, a... MoreClosed 12 October 2016 -
2017 Non-domestic rating revaluation - consultation on possible transitional arrangements
Note: This consultation will run for a shorter consultation period of 8 weeks due to the limited number of stakeholders on what is a particular issue. The Scottish Government has an option to put transitional relief arrangements in place to phase in any large changes in individual rate bills arising from the 2017 revaluation. This is referred to as transitional relief, although in practice it means that some ratepayers pay more or less than they otherwise would. This discussion paper... MoreClosed 12 October 2016 -
Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA) Marine Conservation Order consultation 2016
Proposed management measures for Small Isles MPA were first subject of a public consultation from 11 November 2014 - 02 February 2015. In response to that consultation Scottish Ministers decided management of the Small Isles MPA would be implemented through a Marine Conservation Order (MCO). A draft MCO was published on 11 June 2015, with representations invited by 09 August 2015. Following stakeholder feedback an updated draft MCO was published on 18 December 2015, and... MoreClosed 16 October 2016 -
Consultation on amending the Small Isles MPA Designation Order 2016
The co-ordinates and description detailed in schedule 1 of the existing designation order for the Small Isles MPA does not properly create the accepted boundary of the site that is shown on maps . In other words, trying to re-create the map from the description in the designation order is not possible. Therefore we are consulting on a new designation order which has an updated description of the site boundary. No other element has been changed. MoreClosed 16 October 2016 -
Consultation on amending the Fetlar to Haroldswick MPA Designation Order 2016
The co-ordinates and description detailed in schedule 1 of the existing designation order for the Fetlar to Haroldswick MPA does not properly create the accepted boundary of the site that is shown on maps . In other words, trying to re-create the map from the description in the designation order is not possible. Therefore we are consulting on a new designation order which has an updated description of the site boundary. No other element has been changed. MoreClosed 16 October 2016 -
A consultation for implementation of certain sections of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) 2015 and associated regulations (Part 2)
The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 makes amendments to the operation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and to the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 in relation to the treatment of mentally disordered offenders. It also creates a new victim information and representation scheme for victims of some mentally disordered offenders. The objective of this consultation is to consult on proposals in relation to implementing certain provisions of the 2015... MoreClosed 17 October 2016 -
Consultation on the Scottish Health Survey questionnaire content
The Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) has been carried out annually since 2008 and prior to this was carried out in 1995, 1998, and 2003. Commissioned by the Scottish Government Health Directorates, the series provides regular information on aspects of the public's health and factors related to health which cannot be obtained from other sources The current survey contract runs up to and including 2017, and was awarded to ScotCen Social Research. The Scottish Government is seeking... MoreClosed 17 October 2016 -
Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010: Ceasing the effect of transitional provision under section 36(3)
This consultation is relevant to anyone who is either involved or interested in arbitration as provided for in the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010. The purpose of the draft Order is to remove the ability of arbitrating parties to contract out of using the new arbitration law provided for by the 2010 Act. It will no longer be possible for parties to agree that the Act will not apply to an arbitration, and the old law will be repealed. Note: The consultation on the draft Order... MoreClosed 28 October 2016 -
Consultation on Social Security in Scotland
Throughout this document, we will refer to our paper, A New Future for Social Security in Scotland, which we published in March. In that paper, the Scottish Government made a commitment to work with people across Scotland to determine how best to use the new social security powers which will be devolved by the Scotland Act 2016. We believe that there should be opportunities for everyone to participate in the debates and decisions that matter to them, regardless of their circumstances or... MoreClosed 30 October 2016 -
Consultation on Transposition of Environmental Impact Assessment Directive EU2014/52
The consultation sets out details for how Scottish Ministers propose to bring the requirements of European Directive 2014/52/EU, known as the Environmental Impact Assessment or ‘EIA’ Directive into Scottish legislation. The EIA Directive requires an assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment before a development consent can be granted. The new Directive amends the current EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, however the aim remains the same, to provide a high level of... MoreClosed 31 October 2016 -
Consultation on the Relaxation of Planning Controls for Digital Communications Infrastructure
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to planning legislation (permitted development rights) on electronic communications infrastructure (e.g. masts, cabinets and antennas). World class digital connectivity is vital to Scotland’s economy, whether in relation to: improving the ability of business to operate effectively in attracting inward investment; the delivery of public services; contributing to a low carbon environment and having strong, connected communities in urban and... MoreClosed 4 November 2016 -
Review of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement Act) 2006: A Call for Evidence
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) are conducting a review on behalf of Scottish Ministers into the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 and surrounding policy framework on involving and engaging parents. This review aims to: identify and celebrate what has been achieved in 10 years, ie. to identify “what works” and what has worked over the last 10 years consider the impact of the Parental Involvement Act and the extent to which it has achieved... MoreClosed 6 November 2016 -
The Future of Forestry in Scotland
The Scottish forestry sector contributes substantially to our rural economy and a number of social and environmental outcomes, including climate change mitigation, biodiversity, natural flood management, recreation and people’s health and wellbeing. Scottish Ministers currently determine strategy and policy for forestry in Scotland but the management of forestry - including of the Scottish Ministers’ National Forest Estate - has remained with the Forestry Commissioners (a UK... MoreClosed 9 November 2016
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