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Direct Payments Consultation
Recent agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Europe means that direct payments in Scotland will need to change from 1 st January 2015. The new requirements will cover the period up to 31 st December 2020. From 2015, instead of just one main direct payment for farmers, the Single Farm Payment (SFP), several new types of direct payment to eligible farmers will be possible. Some of these payments will be mandatory whilst others are optional. Further infomation can be found in... MoreOpened 17 December 2013 -
Scotland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 Stage 2
We undertook a broad consultation on the principles for the 2014 to 2020 SRDP in May 2013. This second consultation builds on our initial proposals and takes account of the analysis and feedback we received. It also takes account of the relevant aspects of the European Structural Funds 2014 - 2020 Programmes Consultation, latest information on regulations from Europe and on-going discussions with stakeholders. The consultation document sets out our proposals on how we expect to use the... MoreOpened 11 December 2013 -
Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill
Scotland’s people are its greatest asset, and best placed to make decisions about their future. The proposed Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill aims to make the most of the talents that exist in our communities, deliver high quality and improving public services, and support strong local democracy and local decision-making. MoreOpened 6 November 2013 -
Deer Management on the National Forest Estate Consultation
Deer Management on the National Forest Estate – Current Practice and Future Directions’ This consultation seeks your views on the current practices and future directions for deer management on the National Forest Estate (NFE), and your views on our contribution to the delivery of the national deer strategies. This document lays out in broad terms the importance of deer on the NFE, our reasons for managing deer, our current deer management practices and future directions. It... MoreOpened 15 April 2013 -
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill - a consultation
The Scottish Government announced in July 2012 its decision to introduce same sex marriage and the religious registration of civil partnership. This consultation seeks views on the detail of the legislation that will introduce these changes. It covers not only the introduction of same sex marriage but the detail of important protections in relation to religious bodies and celebrants, freedom of speech and education. It also seeks views on other changes to marriage law. Read... MoreOpened 12 December 2012 -
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill - a consultation
The Scottish Government announced in July 2012 its decision to introduce same sex marriage and the religious registration of civil partnership. This consultation seeks views on the detail of the legislation that will introduce these changes. It covers not only the introduction of same sex marriage but the detail of important protections in relation to religious bodies and celebrants, freedom of speech and education. It also seeks views on... MoreOpened 12 December 2012 -
Proposals for a Better Regulation Bill
The consultation sets out proposals for the potential elements of the Better Regulation Bill. You can download the full consultation paper or you can read it on the Scottish Government consultation website The consultation seeks views and evidence on a number of issues, including; Defining and implementing nationalstandards and systems Duty to promote economic and business growth in regulatory activity Reviews and sunsetting Prompt payment... MoreOpened 2 August 2012 -
Proposals for a Better Regulation Bill
The consultation sets out proposals for the potential elements of the Better Regulation Bill. The consultation seeks views and evidence on a number of issues, including; Defining and implementing nationalstandards and systems Duty to promote economic and business growth in regulatory activity Reviews and sunsetting Prompt payment Common commencement dates Mobile food businesses, and a transferable certificate of compliance Linking planning application... MoreOpened 2 August 2012 -
Strategic Directions for the National Forest Estate
Forestry Commission woodlands are independently certified as sustainably managed under the UK Woodland Assurance Standard. Keeping people informed of management proposals affecting The National Forest Estate is an important part of maintaining this certification. The strategic directions document lays out in broad terms the story of, nature of, and vision for the NFE. The document does not propose any major shift in the direction or balance of delivery from the NFE. However, we... MoreOpened 16 July 2012 -
Your Scotland, Your Referendum
This consultation sought views on how the referendum would be run. Read the full consultation paper It set out the Scottish Government’s proposals for the question to be asked and the rules governing the campaign and the vote. A draft Referendum Bill is set out as an appendix to the document. The consultation sought views on a number of issues, including what the ballot paper should say, what spending limits should be set on campaign groups and how the referendum... MoreOpened 25 January 2012
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