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Housing to 2040: consultation on outline policy options
The consultation asks for your views on the Scottish Government’s draft vision and principles for our homes and communities in 2040, and your suggestions for innovative, bold and imaginative proposals in order to deliver the housing to 2040 vision. Your views will help to inform the Scottish Government’s final vision and route map to 2040. MoreOpened 2 December 2019 -
National Library of Scotland Draft 2020–2025 Strategy
The National Library of Scotland is the largest library in the country, with more than 31 million items held in trust for the Scottish people. We preserve the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from earliest times to the digital age. The Library is the successor to the historic Library of the Faculty of Advocates, founded in Edinburgh in the late 17th century. Since 1710 the Library has had the right, under successive Copyright Acts, to acquire a... MoreOpened 2 December 2019 -
The practice of cash retention under construction contracts
There is evidence that some payment practices prevalent in the construction industry are a barrier to investment, productivity improvements and growth. Cash retention, where the process is misused or abused, can be one such practice . The retention system is a long-standing practice in the construction industry throughout the UK. A retention is money withheld from payment of a construction project. The purpose of a retention is to mitigate the risk of a failure to complete a... MoreOpened 4 December 2019 -
Scottish Low Emission Zones: Consultation on Regulations and Guidance
This consultation on Scotland's Low Emission Zones: Regulations and Guidance gives us an opportunity to seek your opinions on issues of a technical nature that underpin the operation and delivery of Low Emission Zones (LEZs), including the substantive issue of emission standards, exemptions and penalty charges. MoreOpened 13 December 2019 -
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: A consultation
The consultation on the draft Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill closed for responses on March 17 2020. The Scottish Government thanks everyone who submitted a response. Just over 17,000 responses were received through Citizen Space or by post. An independent analysis of all responses to the consultation has now been published, alongside responses from organisations and groups that gave permission for this to be published. These can be found here: ... MoreOpened 17 December 2019 -
Draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement
The Draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement aims to set out the Scottish Government's ambitions for the future of offshore wind policy in Scotland, in light of the recent net zero by 2045 commitment made by the First Minister. The Policy Statement will also set the context for Marine Scotland's draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind, which will be published for consultation in parallel with this document. MoreOpened 18 December 2019 -
Planning Performance and Fees
This consultation paper proposes a new approach to how the performance of planning authorities is measured, the role of the planning improvement co-ordinator and a new structure for the planning fee regime along with the introduction of additional services which authorities can charge for and the ability to waive or reduce planning fees in certain circumstances. MoreOpened 18 December 2019 -
Draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring secure, reliable and affordable energy supplies within the context of long-term decarbonisation of energy generation. Continued growth of the renewable energy sector in Scotland is an essential feature of the future clean energy system and a potential key driver of economic growth. In November 2017, Crown Estate Scotland (CES) announced their intention to run a further leasing round for commercial scale offshore wind energy... MoreOpened 18 December 2019 -
Energy Efficient Scotland: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes
Improving energy efficiency and reducing the demand for heat in owner occupied homes will play an important part in helping to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and fuel poverty. This consultation outlines proposals to tackle these issues. It sets out details of an energy efficiency standard for owner occupied homes to reach, and suggests that it should be legally binding. It also sets out how homeowners can be helped and supported to bring their homes up to the standard. MoreOpened 19 December 2019 -
A Consultation on the Draft Respiratory Care Action Plan for Scotland
The purpose of the draft Respiratory Care Action Plan is to highlight the Scottish Government’s vision for driving improvement in the diagnosis, care, treatment and support of people living with respiratory conditions in Scotland. This draft Plan identifies key priorities and commitments. It is intended to support continuous improvement and encourage people to test new approaches and to share best practice. It is not intended as a replacement of current clinical guidance. MoreOpened 20 December 2019 -
Early Learning and Childcare - Statutory Guidance
This consultation sets out updated Statutory Guidance to education authorities to support them in exercising their functions in relation to the delivery of early learning and childcare from 1 August 2020. Statutory Guidance was previously published in 2014 to support the implementation of the changes relating to Early Learning and Childcare made by way of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”). Since 2014 there have been substantial changes in the... MoreOpened 20 December 2019 -
Strategic Review of Irish - Scottish Relations
As part of the joint review of the Scotland – Ireland relationship—a collaborative first for both our Governments—this questionnaire is intended to gather the views of all those interested in how Ireland and Scotland associate, cooperate, and collaborate as close neighbours. Whatever your interest in Ireland – Scotland relations, we are keen to hear your views on how we work well together, what we might improve on, and how key aspects of the relationship might be suitably developed... MoreOpened 23 December 2019 -
Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010: Extension of Part 2 Order Making Powers
This consultation looks to obtain stakeholders views on Scottish Ministers proposal to seek the approval of Parliament to extend the duration of Part 2 order making powers in the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. These order making powers have a 5 year shelf life attached to them which is due to end in June 2020. These order making powers cannot be changed in anyway - only extended for a further 5 year period. This consultation explains what these order making powers are,... MoreOpened 30 December 2019 -
Scottish Forestry Corporate Plan Consultation
Scottish Forestry is a new executive agency and this will be our first Corporate Plan. We hope it will help inform stakeholders about our role, strategic direction and priorities. This consultation will target those with an interest in the regulation, management and growth of forests and woodlands, and seek their views as to whether they agree or disagree with the content of the draft plan. MoreOpened 8 January 2020 -
European Territorial Cooperation programmes 2021-2027: consultation
European Territorial Cooperation (otherwise known as Interreg) programmes are EU funding programmes that give money to organisations from different countries to work together on a project. These programmes cover different geographical areas and have different aims. Each of the projects funded by the programmes help the programme achieve its aims. The organisations doing the project must normally be from the geographical area covered by the programme. Non- EU countries... MoreOpened 10 January 2020 -
Investing in and paying for your water services from 2021: final consultation
This updated 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 2021-2027 and key issues arising. The documents are the Principles of Charging statement and the Investment Directions 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 13 January 2020 -
Consultation on the Regulation of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures in Scotland
The number of non-surgical cosmetic treatments carried out across Scotland and the UK has risen considerably over the years and continues to do so. In Scotland, independent clinics run by a doctor, nurse, dentist, dental nurse, midwife or dental care professional and who provide these procedures are now regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). However non-surgical cosmetic procedures that pierce/penetrate the skin, such as lip enhancement or... MoreOpened 17 January 2020 -
Review of HepatoPancreatoBiliary (HPB) 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. The HPB Cancer QPIs were first published in August 2012. The QPIs are subject to formal review every 3 years, therefore the second cycle of review has now been undertaken following analysis of Year 6 national comparative data. In order to ensure success of the National Cancer... MoreOpened 20 January 2020 -
Scottish public authorities sharing data: consultation
The UK Digital Economy Act 2017 (“The Act”), Part 5 introduces new information sharing powers to reduce debt owed to, or fraud against, the public sector. To be able to use the information sharing powers, public authorities (and bodies which provide services to public authorities in Scotland) must be listed in Schedule 7 of the Act for the debt powers or Schedule 8 for the fraud powers. A listed public authority can only share data under these powers with other persons who are... MoreOpened 21 January 2020 -
Review of Upper GI 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. The Upper GI Cancer QPIs were first published in November 2012. The QPIs are subject to formal review every 3 years, therefore the second cycle of review has now been undertaken following analysis of Year 6 national comparative data. In order to ensure success of the National... MoreOpened 22 January 2020 -
Parental Involvement Act - Statutory Guidance
We have come a long way since the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 was passed; setting out the rights of parents to be involved and engaged with their children’s education. This new draft guidance explains the purpose of the legislation and the duties placed upon Education Authorities, schools and headteachers to involve and engage parents in their children’s learning and the life and work of our schools. The Scottish Government invites views from... MoreOpened 24 January 2020 -
Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland
A review is being carried out into the way mental health law is working in Scotland. This review was set up by the Scottish Government but it is independent from them. John Scott QC is leading the Review and wants to hear about your experience of mental health law in Scotland. Your views will help John and his team learn more about the way the law is working just now and what can be done to improve the way it works. If you would prefer to speak to someone face to face or over the... MoreOpened 3 February 2020 -
Review of Lung 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. The Lung Cancer QPIs were first published in December 2012. The QPIs are subject to formal review every 3 years, therefore the second cycle of review has now been undertaken following analysis of Year 6 national comparative data. In order to ensure success of the National... MoreOpened 10 February 2020 -
Consultation on the draft content of the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Excepted Body Parts) (Scotland) Regulations
On 11 June 2019 the Scottish Parliament passed the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Act 2019 (‘the 2019 Act’). The 2019 Act provides for a deemed authorisation system of deceased organ and tissue donation for transplantation in Scotland. This is more commonly referred to as an ‘opt-out’ system, replacing the current ‘opt-in’ model. It is proposed that deemed authorisation will only apply to the commonly transplanted organs and tissue and will not apply to novel or rare... MoreOpened 14 February 2020 -
Consultation on Fees for Seed Testing, Seed Certification and Associated Seed Functions
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views from individuals and companies including Professional Operators (seed merchants, seed processors, seed packers), Licensed Crop Inspectors, Licensed Seed Samplers, Licensed Seed Testing Stations (LSTS), farmers and interested members of the public on the Scottish Government’s proposal to amend fees for seed certification, seed testing & associated seed functions to allow full cost recovery. MoreOpened 14 February 2020 -
The AI Of The Possible: Developing Scotland's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy
The Scottish Government is committed to developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy for Scotland, as set out in Protecting Scotland's Future: the Government’s Programme for Scotland 2019-2020, published in September 2019. The strategy will help ensure that Scotland maximises the potential economic and social benefits of AI, and send a strong signal to the world about our ambition. The steering committee overseeing the strategy development process are keen to discuss and address... MoreOpened 17 February 2020 -
Just Transition Commission - call for evidence
The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets)(Scotland) Act 2019 recently passed by the Scottish Parliament contains some of the most ambitious statutory emission reduction targets in the world. The transition required to meet these targets will be one of a number of long-term structural changes to the economy that will require a response and active management from the Scottish Government. Against this backdrop of increasingly ambitious emission reduction targets, calls for fairness... MoreOpened 27 February 2020 -
Wild Wrasse Harvesting: Consultation on Proposed new Mandatory Fishing Measures
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views about whether the Scottish Government should introduce mandatory measures to control the harvesting of live wrasse for the salmon farming industry. MoreOpened 11 March 2020 -
Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making
The emergence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the biggest global challenge that humanity has faced for generations. We want your views on how we overcome the challenges ahead. On 23 April 2020 we published Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making. This sets out the issues Scotland faces. It outlines the approach and principles that will guide us as we make decisions about transitioning out of the current lockdown arrangements. A new document - Coronavirus (COVID-19):... MoreOpened 5 May 2020 -
Determining the 2020 bathing season in light of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic
The aim of the Bathing Waters (Scotland) Regulations 2008 is to protect public health, by monitoring water quality at locations popular with large numbers of bathers; providing public information on that water quality; and taking steps to improve water quality where the necessary standards are not met. The Bathing Waters (Scotland) Regulations 2008 require that Scotland’s most popular beaches (86 in 2019) are designated each year by Scottish Ministers, along with the period of... MoreOpened 15 May 2020
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