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Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2)
The Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020 (EESSH2) will be a critical part of Energy Efficient Scotland, and realising its vision that by 2040 our homes and buildings are warmer, greener and more efficient. It will build on progress already underway in the social housing sector throughout Scotland, with three quarters of the social housing stock already meeting the energy efficiency ratings in the first EESSH milestone set for December 2020. ... MoreOpened 2 May 2018 -
Energy Efficient Scotland Consultation: Making our homes and buildings warmer, greener and more efficient
Energy Efficient Scotland will span 20 years and is aimed at delivering improvements in energy efficiency and low carbon energy. Energy Efficient Scotland has two key objectives; to remove poor energy efficiency as a driver for fuel poverty and to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions in line with the targets set out in Scotland’s Climate Change Plan. Energy Efficient Scotland will set out a framework for energy standards for buildings. The main purpose of this consultation is to... MoreOpened 2 May 2018 -
Increasing the Employment of Disabled People in the Public Sector - Consultation
In December 2016 the Scottish Government published A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People – Our Action Plan. This was developed together with disabled people and their organisations. It sets out over 90 commitments to improve the lives of disabled people, and people with long term health conditions. Over 20 of these commitments relate to work and employment. One of the main actions there, number 28, is the following: “We will reduce barriers to employment for disabled people and to... MoreOpened 30 April 2018 -
Proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds in Scotland
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on the addition of secondary legislation under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to introduce a ban on the manufacture and the sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds. The proposed bans aim to further protect our seas from plastic pollution. MoreOpened 27 April 2018 -
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and the Disclosure of Criminal Information
This consultation seeks views on proposals for the reform to the disclosure regime in Scotland. The aim is for respondents to focus on what changes are required to make disclosure of criminal convictions fit for the 21st century. Some changes that may be identified might be better pursued through non-legislative means. Others may require to be looked at in terms of wider Scottish Government policy. Our pre consultation engagement brought out the complex nature of the present disclosure... MoreOpened 25 April 2018 -
Revised Sarcoma Quality Performance Indicators
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 March 2014, Sarcoma 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 and focus... MoreOpened 16 April 2018 -
Welfare Foods - a consultation on meeting the needs of children and families in Scotland
The powers over Welfare Foods have been devolved to Scotland through provisions in the Scotland Act 2016. As part of the Scottish Government’s drive to give children the best start in life, improve health outcomes and tackle inequality, this consultation is asking how best to take forward these powers to better meet the needs of children and families in Scotland. Welfare Foods includes the current UK Healthy Start Vouchers and Nursery Milk Scheme. MoreOpened 5 April 2018 -
Establishing a statutory Appropriate Adult service in Scotland
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on plans to place existing, non-statutory, Appropriate Adult services on a statutory footing. A statutory service will help to ensure vulnerable people who come into contact with the justice system receive the same level of high quality support across Scotland. MoreOpened 3 April 2018 -
Early Learning and Childcare Service Model for 2020: Consultation Paper
In order to ensure that the funded early learning and childcare entitlement is delivered in high quality settings we will introduce a new, and more progressive, service model in 2020. This will be built on a Funding Follows the Child approach, a key aspect of which will be a ‘National Standard’ that all providers wishing to deliver the funded entitlement will have to meet. The Scottish Government, COSLA and local authorities have worked in partnership, through a Service Models Working... MoreOpened 29 March 2018 -
Consultation on introduction of compulsory closed circuit TV recording of slaughter at abattoirs in Scotland
To seek views on the introduction of compulsory CCTV recording of slaughter in Scottish abattoirs. Views are also being sought on the benefits to animal welfare of compulsory CCTV; on the storage of, and access to, CCTV footage; on the costs of compulsory slaughter to the industry; and whether a requirement for CCTV should be dependent on the size of the abattoir. MoreOpened 28 March 2018 -
Scotland: fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences
Much of the law on the prosecution and punishment of road traffic offences is contained in the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 ("the Act"), which extends to Scotland, England, and Wales. However, that does not mean that road traffic law is the same across the whole of the United Kingdom. This consultation is about one part of road traffic law where there is a difference between the law in Scotland, and the law in England and Wales. In terms of the Scotland Act 1998, the Road Traffic... MoreOpened 27 March 2018 -
Early Years Assistance, Consultation on the Best Start Grant Regulations
A consultation on the draft Regulations to implement the Best Start Grant which will be a form of Early Years Assistance under the Social Security Bill. MoreOpened 26 March 2018 -
Renewables Obligation (Scotland): Consultation on enabling additional capacity at large hydro generating stations
This consultation seeks views on an amendment to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009 to enable hydro electric generating stations in Scotland to increase their declared net capacity above 20MW. MoreOpened 21 March 2018 -
Head and Neck Cancer QPIs
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, Head and Neck 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 20 March 2018 -
Proposal to designate Loch Carron as a nature conservation Marine Protected Area (MPA), with an associated Marine Conservation Order (MCO)
The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the designation of Loch Carron as a Marine Protected Area as well as the associated Marine Conservation Order. Under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, Scottish Ministers can designate a Marine Protected Area (MPA) on an urgent basis without publishing notice of their proposals or consulting those likely to be affected. Loch Carron was designated as an MPA in this way in May 2017, following confirmation of damage to sensitive... MoreOpened 20 March 2018 -
A consultation on an amendment to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Group Relief
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on amendment to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 to allow Group relief to apply where: there is a land transaction between one company and another company within its corporate group structure; and there is a share pledge or equivalent arrangement in place. MoreOpened 19 March 2018 -
Consultation on proposals for reviewing the current landlord registration fee structure and expanding the range of prescribed information applicants must provide to local authorities
Mandatory private landlord registration has been in place since 2004. It plays an important role in helping to improve standards for over 770,000 people who rely on the private rented sector to provide them with a home. Evidence suggests that the current application process is not robust enough to ensure that all landlords understand and comply with their legal responsibilities. The consultation therefore seeks views on proposals to ask for additional information about compliance with... MoreOpened 15 March 2018 -
Consultation on a new Enterprise Agency for the South of Scotland
We are consulting the public about the new Enterprise Agency for the South of Scotland. MoreOpened 15 March 2018 -
Update of The Licensing (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2007
The Licensing (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 came into force on 1st February 2008. They provide for various procedural matters under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, relating to, amongst other things, the notification of licence applications, objections, representations, determinations and hearings. The Scottish Government has committed to updating these regulations. We would like to seek views, in particular, regarding the sections of these Regulations which relate to the... MoreOpened 14 March 2018 -
Engagement Process of the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2018
Every life matters and everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention. The impact of suicide on families, friends and communities is devastating and has long lasting consequences. Our existing Suicide Prevention Strategy covered the period 2013-16 and set out a range of commitments under 5 broad themes: Responding to people in distress; Talking about suicide; Improving the NHS response to suicide; Developing the evidence base; and Supporting change and improvement. The Scottish... MoreOpened 8 March 2018 -
A consultation on an application to register the name "Scottish Wild Venison" as a protected geographical indication under the EU quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs
EU regulation 1151/2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs provides a system for the protection of products on a geographical or traditional recipe basis. This system is similar to the familiar 'appellation controlee' system used for wine. If you are a producer of agricultural products and foodstuffs, you can apply to protect the name of your product under EU law. This means that another producer cannot market their product using that name unless they: •... MoreOpened 6 March 2018 -
Consultation on draft regulations transferring the mental health tribunal for Scotland to the Scottish Tribunals
This consultation is regarding the transfer of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland to the Scottish Tribunals in terms of the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014. This consultation covers: (1) the Transfer of Functions and Members of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland to the Scottish Tribunals; (2) the rules of procedure for the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Mental Health Chamber; (3) the rules of procedure for the Upper Tribunal for Scotland when hearing cases from the... MoreOpened 26 February 2018 -
Fees Charged for Applications under the Electricity Act 1989
Scottish Ministers are responsible for determining applications for consent for electricity generating stations with installed capacity exceeding 1MW (offshore) and 50 MW (onshore) and overhead power lines in Scotland under sections 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 respectively. The Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990 and Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 apply to such applications, which are processed on behalf of... MoreOpened 19 February 2018 -
Consultation on Fees for Seed Testing, Seed Certification and Associated Seed Functions
Scottish Government have reviewed the fees for seed testing, seed certification and associated seed functions. The findings have been documented in this consultation paper, and the changes to fees inserted into the relevant schedules and BRIA, also included. The purpose of this consultation is to seek comments from individuals / companies on the proposal to increase all certification and associated fees by CPI 3.0%, with the exception of seed testing fees, which will rise by 8%, and a... MoreOpened 9 February 2018 -
Consultation on LBTT First Time Buyers Relief
This consultation seeks views on the operation of a Land and Buildings Transaction Tax First Time Buyers Relief for properties under £175 000. MoreOpened 9 February 2018 -
Call for Evidence
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport has commissioned Professor Alison Britton, of Glasgow Caledonian University, to carry out an independent review of processes involved in the below mentioned report. It will not re-examine the outcomes or recommendations of the Independent Review. The Scottish Independent Review of the Use, Safety and Efficacy of Transvaginal Mesh Implants in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women This... MoreOpened 5 February 2018 -
Adults with Incapacity Reform
This consultation seeks views on proposals for reform to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI). In 2000, when the AWI act came into force, it was regarded as ground-breaking legislation, essentially a world leader in capacity legislation. For the first time, Scotland had a comprehensive regime to protect the welfare and financial rights of persons lacking in capacity. International human rights law in this field has developed further since then and we need to ensure that... MoreOpened 31 January 2018 -
Consultation on Draft Regulations making provision in relation to Social Security Appeals
The Scottish Government would like to consult on the development of the Rules of Procedure and other provisions that will be required to set up a new Chamber in the Scottish Tribunals to hear appeals for devolved assistances when they begin to be delivered by the new Scottish social security agency. MoreOpened 22 January 2018 -
Discussion document to support further engagement on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care
This paper is intended to enable further engagement on development of approaches to safe and effective staffing. It sets out refreshed proposals on planned legislation on safe and effective staffing (referred to in this document as the ‘Safe Staffing’ Bill, though the final title of the Bill, when it is introduced to the Parliament is still to be finalised), building on the responses to an initial consultation (April 2017) and more recent engagement with the health and social care sector.... MoreOpened 22 January 2018 -
Scottish Government Review of the Scottish Regulators Strategic Code of Practice
Better regulation is good for Scotland and makes it an attractive place to do business. To build upon our better regulation framework, the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act came into power in 2014. Part of this Act allowed a Code of Practice to be developed to assist regulators deliver their regulatory functions. The aim of the Scottish Regulators Strategic Code of Practice (the Code) is to outline how regulators should apply regulatory principles. It builds on good practice and... MoreOpened 16 January 2018
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