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Widening the Exemption for Energy Intensive Industries from the Indirect Costs of the Renewables Obligation (Scotland): Consultation
In response to concerns that the current threshold which exempts a portion of EII from the indirect cost of the Renewable Obligation creates competitive distortions, the UK Government is consulting on a proposal to lower the threshold to extend eligibility. Given our devolved responsibility for the Renewables Obligation Scotland, the Scottish Government is seeking views on the possible impacts of a parallel proposal. MoreOpened 21 June 2018 -
Scottish Building Regulations: Review of Energy Standards: ‘Call for Evidence’
A review of the energy standards of the Scottish Building Regulations has commenced. This review is considering the next steps to further enhance the energy performance of buildings and contribute to greenhouse gas abatement targets set under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The first stage of this review is to consider the effectiveness and impact that the 2015 energy standards, and the supporting guidance, had, or continues to have, on industry in delivering energy efficient... MoreOpened 25 June 2018 -
Barclay Implementation: A consultation on non-domestic rates reform
The Scottish Government welcomed the external review of non-domestic rates taxation carried out by Kenneth Barclay. This review was published to assess the current non-domestic rates system and determine how it could be improved to better reflect economics conditions and support investment and growth. The report which published on 22 August 2017 contained 30 recommendations. This consultation paper seeks the views of stakeholders on the implementation of the accepted recommendations of the... MoreOpened 25 June 2018 -
Consultation on further guidance to local authorities on Part 9 - allotments
Consultation on draft statutory guidance for local authorities relating to certain sections of Part 9 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 - Allotments. MoreOpened 25 June 2018 -
A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland
Consultation on the options for distinct elements of a deposit return scheme on beverage containers, seeking views on which options will deliver the best results for Scotland. MoreOpened 27 June 2018 -
A Culture Strategy for Scotland
Scotland’s rich and varied culture, heritage, landscapes, languages, traditions and creativity are collectively one of the country’s greatest strengths. Scotland has an enduring world-wide reputation as a centre for ideas, learning, education, creativity and innovation. Culture reflects the past; challenges the present and shapes the future. Following a Scottish Government commitment to develop A Culture Strategy for Scotland, early engagement with individuals, artists and... MoreOpened 27 June 2018 -
Developing an Environment Strategy for Scotland
An online discussion seeking input to the development of an Environment Strategy for Scotland. This takes forward the commitment in the 2017/18 Programme for Government to develop a strategic approach on environmental policy to protect and enhance our environment, safeguard natural capital and continue Scotland’s leading role in addressing environmental challenges. MoreOpened 29 June 2018 -
Learning from Loss: tell us about your experience of the investigation of the death of a person being treated for mental illness, personality disorder, or learning disability: Family and carers survey
The Scottish Government is carrying out a review of the arrangements currently in place for investigating the deaths of people who use mental health services. Once the review has been completed we will publish it and present it to the Scottish Parliament. As part of this review we want to hear from people who have experience of these investigations. This includes where people have died by suicide. If you are a family member, carer or friend of someone who died and can tell us more about... MoreOpened 2 July 2018 -
Progressing Children's Rights in Scotland - An Action Plan 2018-21
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights to which all children are entitled, regardless of their circumstances or background. The UNCRC underpins Scottish Minsters’ ambitions to make Scotland the best place to grow up, be educated and to bring up children. Part 1 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, places specific duties on all Scottish Ministers to keep under consideration... MoreOpened 2 July 2018 -
Learning from Loss: tell us about your experience of the investigation of the death of a person being treated for mental illness, personality disorder, or learning disability: Staff survey
This is a survey to gather the views and experiences of staff working in health and social care in Scotland in respect of the investigation of the deaths of people being treated for mental disorder. MoreOpened 2 July 2018 -
A consultation on a consumer body for Scotland
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on the proposed powers and functions of a new consumer body, called Consumer Scotland. MoreOpened 4 July 2018 -
Building Standards Compliance and Fire Safety – a consultation on making Scotland’s buildings safer for people
This consultation seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building and fire safety regulatory frameworks in order to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland’s buildings. The consultation covers two main areas, as follows: The first part relates to the roles and responsibilities of people verifying, inspecting and certifying building work and strengthening enforcement of and compliance with building regulations. The second part... MoreOpened 4 July 2018 -
Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features outside the Marine Protected Area network
The project to improve protection given to PMFs outside the MPA network was initiated in May 2017. This followed an incident in Loch Carron in April 2017 when a flame shell bed was damaged by scallop dredging activity, and resulted in the designation of the Loch Carron MPA. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Land Reform also requested that necessary steps were taken to ensure that Priority Marine Features (PMFs) were being protected in accordance with the National... MoreOpened 5 July 2018 -
Investing in and paying for your water services from 2021
This consultation seeks views on drafts of the 2 statutory inputs Scottish Ministers must make to the Strategic Review of Water Charges for the regulatory period 2021-27 and key issues arising. The documents are the Principles of Charging statement and the Investment Direction and they provide the general policy framework which will guide the detailed work on the strategic review by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland and Scottish Water. MoreOpened 6 July 2018 -
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Consultation on introducing a fee for applying to renew a personal licence
The Scottish Government is responsible for regulating the powers of Scottish local authorities and Licensing Boards in relation to licensing the sale of alcohol. Licensing Boards carry out a range of functions, including granting and reviewing licences to sell alcohol in their particular area. This consultation relates to the ‘personal licence’, a key plank of the alcohol licensing regime. While there is an initial £50 fee to apply for a personal licence, there is currently no fee... MoreOpened 11 July 2018 -
Consultation on enhanced oversight of biometric data for justice and community safety purposes
This consultation sets out Government proposals on the establishment of a Commissioner to provide independent oversight of biometric data used by the police and others in Scotland and an associated statutory code of practice. MoreOpened 13 July 2018 -
Review of Bladder 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 2014, Bladder 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... MoreOpened 17 July 2018 -
Introduction of Electronic Invoicing in Public Procurement
This consultation document describes, and seeks views on, the Scottish Government’s plan to implement a change to the public procurement rules in Scotland. While the specific nature of Brexit arrangements may impact on obligations to implement this Directive, the Scottish Government is consulting on its implementation based on the business efficiencies and benefits eInvoicing is expected to provide to public sector bodies and suppliers. The change being introduced by the... MoreOpened 1 August 2018 -
Wholesalers: Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol and Trade Sales
The Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Order 2018 came into force on 1st May 2018 and set the minimum price at 50 pence per unit of alcohol. Minimum Unit Pricing is a mandatory condition of a premises and occasional licence. This means that, in order to comply with a premises and occasional licence, alcohol cannot be sold on those premises below the Minimum Unit Price. The Scottish Government is aware that there are differing views within the licensing community on... MoreOpened 3 August 2018 -
Consultation on the Investigation of Offences regulations and Code of Practice for Investigations
The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 sets out social security offences that may be committed, at sections 71 - 73. These include obtaining social security assistance by deceit and failing (or causing another person to fail) to notify a change of circumstances. Social Security Scotland will be responsible for investigating allegations or suspicions of fraud, so it will be important to do this effectively in a way that is fair, objective, and presumes innocence. Section... MoreOpened 6 August 2018 -
Review of Acute Leukaemia 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 April 2014, Acute Leukaemia 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... MoreOpened 7 August 2018 -
Local Governance Review: Democracy Matters: Your Community. Your ideas. Your Future.
The way we live our lives is constantly changing; just think of all the changes that have happened in your lifetime. Democracy is changing too. It used to be that most citizens were content to cast their vote and then leave the decisions to others. Increasingly people want to share in making those decisions, or at least have a greater understanding as to why certain decisions have been made on their behalf. In order to make democracy work better for everyone, and especially for those... MoreOpened 10 August 2018 -
Open Government
We want to live in a country where people and governments come together to solve the most pressing challenges we face; where the decision making process is transparent and accountable, and where we all have a say in the policies and services that shape our lives. Whether you would like more opportunities to be involved in public service decision making; to see more information or data released in areas such as transport or education; or want more information on how public money... MoreOpened 10 August 2018 -
Consultation on Draft Statutory Guidance on Funeral Costs
This consultation seeks views on draft statutory guidance on funeral costs, which the Scottish Government will publish under Section 98 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. The draft guidance sets out steps that burial authorities (cemeteries), cremation authorities (crematoriums) and funeral directors can take to improve transparency and availability of funeral pricing information. There are public and private providers operating in this market. For this reason, the guidance... MoreOpened 16 August 2018 -
Regulation of felling and restocking: consultation
This consultation seeks views on the proposals for regulating felling and restocking in Scotland from 1 April 2019. Forestry contributes almost £1 billion per year to the Scottish economy and supports more than 25,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Forests and woodland cover 18% of the land area of Scotland (approximately 1.4 million hectares). This represents 45% of the UK’s forests. MoreOpened 20 August 2018 -
Protecting Children: Review of section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 and section 42 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009
This consultation seeks views on potential changes to two criminal offences related to the protection of children, namely: the offence of child neglect currently legislated for in section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937; and the offence of sexual abuse of trust set out in section 42 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. MoreOpened 22 August 2018 -
PVG Scheme for Members of Boards of Health Bodies: A Consultation
We intend to make it a requirement for members of Boards of Health Bodies to be members of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. This consultation paper provides information about current policy regarding background checks for Board Members - both executive and non-executive members and sets out the reasons why we would like to introduce this policy. MoreOpened 31 August 2018 -
Policing during miners' strike: independent review
This is a general call for evidence on the impact of policing on affected communities in Scotland during the period of the miners’ strike from March 1984 to March 1985. Evidence is sought from affected individuals and representative groups. The evidence gathered in this exercise will help inform the report and any recommendations made by the Independent Review to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf MSP. Responses are requested by Friday 30 November 2018. Please make... MoreOpened 3 September 2018 -
Scottish National Investment Bank
The establishment of a Scottish National Investment Bank was a key measure announced in the Programme for Government 17-18 on 5 September 2017, with Benny Higgins, CEO of Tesco Bank, appointed by the First Minister to lead work on an Implementation Plan. MoreOpened 5 September 2018 -
Consultation on Licensing of Dog, Cat and Rabbit Breeding Activities in Scotland
This consultation is seeking views on proposals to introduce new regulations for the licensing of dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities in Scotland. This consultation covers the proposals for a modern system of licensing for dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities allowing for independent accreditation of applicants to reduce the burden on local authorities. The consultation considers how thresholds for licensing may be determined depending on the size of the undertaking and how... MoreOpened 7 September 2018
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