BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 23/2016 Thursday 4 February 2016
Summary of Today’s Business
Meetings of Committees
9.00 am European and External Relations the Robert Burns Committee Room (CR1) 9.00 am Standards, Procedures and Public the David Livingstone Appointments Committee Room (CR6) 9.30 am Equal Opportunities Committee the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 10.00 am Devolution (Further Powers) Committee the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) ______
Meeting of the Parliament
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-15261 Iain Gray: New Global Goals, Leave No One Behind 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Carers (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 1 Debate: Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 6.15 pm Decision Time
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For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ______
2 Contents
The sections which appear in today’s Business Bulletin are in bold
Section A: Today’s Business - Meetings of Committees - Meeting of the Parliament Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions - Questions selected for First Minister’s Question Time - Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer Section F: Motions and Amendments Section G: Bills - New Bills introduced - New amendments to Bills - Members’ Bills proposals Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published Section I: Petitions – new public petitions Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation Section K: Corrections to the Official Report
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Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section A – Today’s Business
Meetings of Committees
All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Contact details for Committee Clerks are provided at the end of the Bulletin.
European and External Relations Committee 3rd Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private. 2. EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): The Committee will take evidence, via video conference, from— Renita Bhaskar, Deputy Head of Unit, USA and Canada, Colin Brown, Deputy Head of Unit, Legal Aspects of Trade Policy, and Benjamin van Zeveren, Co-ordinator for bilateral trade relations with Canada, Directorate-General Trade, European Commission. 3. Human Rights: The Committee will take evidence from— Paul Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Legal Services Agency, and representing the Campaign for Housing and Social Welfare Law; Michael P Clancy, Director of Law Reform, the Law Society of Scotland; Dr Tobias Lock, Lecturer in EU Law and Co-Director Europa Institute, School of Law, University of Edinburgh; Naomi McAuliffe, Programme Director-Scotland, Amnesty International; Simon Di Rollo QC, Faculty of Advocates; Professor Alan Miller, Chair, Scottish Human Rights Commission; Professor David Mead, Professor of UK Human Rights Law, School of Law, University of East Anglia (via video conference). 4. Brussels Bulletin: The Committee will consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin. 5. EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): The Committee will review the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 3rd Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Declaration of interests: John Scott will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of issues for, and a draft of, its legacy report, a draft report and
5 Standing Order Rule changes on its legislation inquiry, and papers on lobbying, legislation and the Scotland Bill should be taken in private at future meetings. 3. Lobbying (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 1). 4. Chapter 9B of the Standing Orders: The Committee will consider a note by the Clerk in relation to a letter received from Mary Fee on Chapter 9B of the Standing Orders.
Equal Opportunities Committee 3rd Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Scottish Transgender Alliance and the Equal Recognition Campaign: The Committee will take evidence from— James Morton, Manager, Vic Valentine, Policy Officer, and Allison Ewing, Volunteer, Scottish Transgender Alliance. 3. Budget Review: The Committee will consider a paper on its review of budget consideration in Session 4.
Devolution (Further Powers) Committee 5th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Scotland Bill and the Crown Estate: The Committee will consider correspondence from the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee on the Crown Estate in Scotland and the draft transfer scheme. 2. Scotland Bill (in private): The Committee will consider sections of its draft Final Report.
6 Meeting of the Parliament
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
1. Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the retention of locally accessible inpatient facilities for mental health patients. (S4O- 05524)
2. Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport last met NHS Lanarkshire and what was discussed. (S4O-05525)
3. Colin Beattie: To ask the Scottish Government when work will start on the schools that are receiving funding from the recently announced £230 million investment under the Scotland’s Schools for the Future programme. (S4O-05526)
4. Fiona McLeod: To ask the Scottish Government for what reason personal independence payments are included for income assessment as part of the common financial tool in a bankruptcy process. (S4O-05527)
5. David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Government how it works with the NHS and local authorities to ensure that medical and home care for older people is adequate and sustainable. (S4O-05528)
6. Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether it expects to deliver the commitment that it made on 30 April 2014 that four specialist major trauma centres will be operational from 2016. (S4O-05529)
7. Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the progress of the Scottish Strategy for Autism. (S4O-05530)
8. Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has confidence in the chair and the chief officers of NHS Lothian. (S4O-05531)
9. Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the £12 million funding for flood-hit communities derives from Barnett consequentials and when it will be distributed. (S4O-05532)
10. Nanette Milne: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will undertake a national strategic review of flooding infrastructure and management following the latest incidents. (S4O-05533)
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
1. Kezia Dugdale: To ask the First Minister what engagements she has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-03217)
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3. Willie Rennie: To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-03212)
4. Roderick Campbell: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the review of NHS drug assessments. (S4F-03222)
5. Patricia Ferguson: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to stop deaths from breast cancer. (S4F-03218)
6. Jim Eadie: To ask the First Minister what recent discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding the fiscal framework. (S4F- 03224)
12.30 pm Members’ Business
Debate on the subject of—
S4M-15261 Iain Gray: New Global Goals, Leave No One Behind—That the Parliament believes that 2015 was a critical year for people and for the planet, the year that countries around the globe committed to adopting what it considers an ambitious new development agenda that builds on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); understands that the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) constitute a promise to leave no one behind and place a deadline on global commitments, including goals to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and tackle climate change by the year 2030; congratulates the worldwide campaign, Action/2015, on what it sees as its continued advocacy of the importance of SDGs, its success in securing ambitious SDGs and calling on politicians to commit to them; commends Heather Cameron, an Action/2015 ambassador from Dunbar Grammar School, on her campaign to promote commitment to and understanding of Scotland’s role in meeting the SDGs; recognises that young people can be important ambassadors for the achievement of the goals in Scotland, and recognises that the Parliament, businesses, schools and communities can all work together to achieve them.
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
S4M-15562 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Carers (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limit indicated, that time limit being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a
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Groups 1 to 5: 45 minutes Groups 6 to 9: 1 hour 40 minutes Groups 10 to 14: 2 hours 15 minutes.
2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Carers (Scotland) Bill
S4M-15561 Jamie Hepburn: Carers (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that the Carers (Scotland) Bill be passed. followed by Stage 1 Debate: Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill
S4M-14673 Richard Simpson: Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill. followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
6.15 pm Decision Time
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Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 3 February 2016 Tuesday 9 February 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 1 Debate: Transplantation (Authorisation of Removal of Organs etc.) (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M-15128 see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 10 December 2015) followed by Public Audit Committee Debate: Overview of Scotland’s Colleges 2015; 2012-13 Audit of North Glasgow College and 2013-14 Audit of Coatbridge College followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-15404 Tavish Scott: Broadband and Mobile Phone Coverage in Rural and Island Communities (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 22 January 2016)
Wednesday 10 February 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Finance, Constitution and Economy (for text of questions see Section D) followed by Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Business Motions
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followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-15275 Margaret McCulloch: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 11 January 2016)
Thursday 11 February 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D)
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-15408 Graeme Dey: The Importance of Local Newspapers (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 22 January 2016)
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Community Justice (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 1 Debate: Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Rate Resolution followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 23 February 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
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followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 24 February 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Rural Affairs, Food and Environment; Justice and the Law Officers followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 25 February 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.30 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
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Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section D – Oral Questions
Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 10 February 2016
Finance, Constitution and Economy
1. Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Government what the impact would be on Scotland’s economy of the proposed centralisation of HM Revenue and Customs’ offices. (S4O-05534)
2. Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the Aberdeen economy. (S4O-05535)
3. Hanzala Malik: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how the reduction in the local government budget settlement could impact on the economy and inequality. (S4O-05536)
4. Kenneth Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government what the impact on Scotland’s future budgets would be of not adopting the indexed deduction per capita method as the block grant adjustment mechanism in the fiscal framework. (S4O-05537)
5. Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in finding an agreement on the fiscal framework. (S4O-05538)
6. Cara Hilton: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy has had with Fife Council regarding its budget for 2016-17. (S4O-05539)
7. Iain Gray: To ask the Scottish Government what the target is for access to superfast broadband in East Lothian by 2018 and whether it expects to achieve it. (S4O-05540)
8. Mary Fee: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the expected impact of its draft budget 2016-17 on public services. (S4O-05541)
9. Nanette Milne: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to reform local government funding. (S4O-05542)
10. Christina McKelvie: To ask the Scottish Government what the impact would be of raising the Scottish rate of income tax to 11%. (S4O-05543)
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11. Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy considers that the draft budget for 2016-17 provides adequate resources for general practice. (S4O-05544)
12. Kenny MacAskill: [Not Lodged]
13. Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government how many jobs in Scotland it estimates have been lost as a result of the downturn in the oil and gas industry. (S4O-05546)
14. Anne McTaggart: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on raising the Scottish rate of income tax by 1p. (S4O-05547)
15. Graeme Pearson: To ask the Scottish Government whether the reduction in its 2016-17 draft budget would be offset by setting the Scottish rate of income tax at 11p. (S4O-05548)
16. Patricia Ferguson: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council regarding its funding allocation. (S4O-05549)
17. John Mason: To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has made of the potential economic impact on Scotland of the Clydesdale Bank being floated on the stock market. (S4O-05550)
18. Fiona McLeod: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on negotiations with Digital Scotland and its partners regarding the second rollout phase of the superfast broadband programme to include homes built after August 2012. (S4O-05551)
19. Jackson Carlaw: To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the consequences of any variation in the Scottish rate of income tax in 2016-17. (S4O- 05552)
20. Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Government which local authorities have responded to its funding settlement offer and what their response has been. (S4O- 05553)
General Questions selected for answer on 11 February 2016
1. Dave Thompson: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the potential environmental impact if the Cromarty Firth Port Authority’s application for ship-to-ship oil transfer in the Cromarty Firth is granted. (S4O-05554)
2. Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the reported shortage of GPs in rural areas. (S4O-05555)
3. Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the Personal Footcare Guidance. (S4O-05556)
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4. Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government regarding the proposed referendum on EU membership. (S4O-05557)
5. Linda Fabiani: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Lanarkshire. (S4O-05558)
6. Claudia Beamish: To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has reduced the climate change budget. (S4O-05559)
7. Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on extending train services between Edinburgh and Glasgow later into the evening. (S4O-05560)
8. David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local organisations that raise awareness of issues surrounding mental health. (S4O- 05561)
9. Gil Paterson: To ask the Scottish Government what impact the closure of the Glasgow Queen Street tunnel will have on commuters in the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency. (S4O-05562)
10. Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the judgement by Sheriff V Smith against North Lanarkshire Council in relation to the siting of snack vans near schools. (S4O-05563)
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Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section E – Written questions lodged on 03 February 2016
Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.
Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".
S4W-29582 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what research it has conducted to ascertain whether CalMac’s Mallaig/Armadale revised ferry service would cope with the predicted increase in demand as a result of the road equivalent tariff and whether any such research confirmed the predicted increase.
S4W-29629 Linda Fabiani: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on Barnett consequentials of the removal of nursing bursary funding in England for student support and tuition.
S4W-29630 Linda Fabiani: To ask the Scottish Government what increase there has been in nursing staff in (a) Lanarkshire and (b) Scotland since 2007.
S4W-29633 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what the cost of (a) pre-school, (b) primary school and (b) secondary school education per pupil in each local authority area in North East Scotland has been in each year since 2010-11, also expressed in real terms. R
S4W-29635 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the gender pay gap in Scotland in each of the last five years, broken down by age group.
S4W-29636 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the average hourly wage of (a) men and (b) women in Scotland in each of the last five years, broken down by age and also expressed in real terms.
S4W-29637 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated (a) number and (b) percentage of the workforce describing themselves as ―self- employed‖ has been in each of the last five years.
S4W-29638 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the median income of people describing themselves as ―self-employed‖ in each of the last five years.
S4W-29640 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the distribution of (a) pension wealth and (b) financial wealth in Scotland, broken down by decile of households.
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S4W-29642 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the Gini coefficient for (a) pension wealth and (b) financial wealth in Scotland.
S4W-29643 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the median pension wealth in Scotland, broken down by decile of households.
S4W-29644 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the latest data on exports.
S4W-29659 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government what legal obligation it has undertaken in relation to its announcements of planned funding for (a) the dualling of the East Coast rail line at Montrose, (b) infrastructure to support housing development, (c) work on a new junction on the A90 at Laurencekirk and (d) digital infrastructure.
S4W-29660 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government when it made its decision to allocate £200 million of funding for the dual tracking of the East Coast railway line at Montrose and when it first announced that decision.
S4W-29661 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government when it made its decision to allocate £20 million to infrastructure to support housing development in Aberdeen and when it first announced that decision.
S4W-29662 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government when it made its decision to allocate £24 million for design and construction of a new junction at Laurencekirk on the A90 and when it first announced that decision.
S4W-29663 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government when it made its decision to allocate £9 million to digital infrastructure developments in Aberdeen and when it first announced that decision.
S4W-29664 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government what legal obligation has been undertaken by each signatory party as a result of signing the Heads of Terms agreement for the Aberdeen City Region Deal.
S4W-29665 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether the £12.5 million Scottish Enterprise funding to support research and development in the north east announced by the First Minister will be taken from existing budget allocations, and how much will be allocated to this fund in (a) 2015-16, (b) 2016-17 and (c) subsequent years.
S4W-29666 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government when workers in the oil and gas industry who have lost their jobs will be able to apply for support from the transition training fund announced by the First Minister, and when the first payments will be made.
S4W-29667 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government what support will be available to workers who have lost their jobs from the transition training fund for workers made redundant from the oil and gas industry announced by the First Minister, and what criteria will apply.
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S4W-29668 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether people working in the oil and gas sector who (a) live in Scotland but work elsewhere and (b) work in Scotland but live elsewhere will be eligible to apply for support from the transition training fund for workers made redundant from the oil and gas industry announced by the First Minister.
S4W-29669 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether there will be any restriction on the kind of retraining on offer to people applying for support from the transition training fund for workers made redundant from the oil and gas industry announced by the First Minister.
S4W-29670 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government which organisation will manage the transition training fund for workers made redundant from the oil and gas industry announced by the First Minister.
S4W-29671 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether the transition training fund for workers made redundant from the oil and gas industry announced by the First Minister will be taken from existing budget allocations, and how much will be allocated to the fund in (a) 2015-16, (b) 2016-17 and (c) subsequent years.
S4W-29672 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government how much VisitScotland has spent on promoting Shetland in each year since 2011.
S4W-29673 Linda Fabiani: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government following the latest impact assessment of the smart meter roll-out.
S4W-29674 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government on what date the Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force will publish its findings.
S4W-29675 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government on what date the Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group will publish its findings.
S4W-29677 Jackson Carlaw: To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it allocates to improve access to life-extending medicines.
S4W-29678 Jackson Carlaw: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress the Detect Cancer Early Programme is making in meeting its objectives.
S4W-29679 Jackson Carlaw: To ask the Scottish Government what lifestyle advice and support it makes available to people when attending breast screenings.
S4W-29680 Jackson Carlaw: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage more clinicians to participate in breast cancer research.
S4W-29681 Christian Allard: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on public sector employment in Scotland, whether it will refer a
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general policy memorandum on the Immigration Bill to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee.
S4W-29682 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29371 by Derek Mackay on 3 February 2016, whether it will provide the information that was requested regarding how much it has paid in settlement agreements, and how many such agreements have been reached.
S4W-29683 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29415 by Alasdair Allan on 2 February 2016, how the £1 million that was announced in December 2012 was allocated and what information it has regarding how many instruments were purchased, broken down by local authority.
S4W-29684 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-18461 by Alasdair Allan on 3 December 2013, what information it has regarding how many pupils in each local authority have been learning a musical instrument in each year since 2012-13.
S4W-29685 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government how much each local authority has raised from charging for school pupils’ music tuition in each year since 1999.
S4W-29686 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Government on what date it will publish the revised conservation regulations to control the killing of wild salmon and what plans it has to consult (a) the River Tweed commissioners and (b) other stakeholders once publication takes place.
S4W-29688 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the (a) number and (b) percentage of people in Scotland employed on zero hours contracts, broken down by (i) gender and (ii) age group.
S4W-29689 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the median gross household income at intermediate zone level for (a) Dundee, (b) Aberdeen, (c) Aberdeenshire and (d) Angus.
S4W-29690 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how the gross weekly pay of people in Scotland employed on zero hours contracts compares with those employed on other types of contract.
S4W-29691 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what the average expenditure per (a) pre-school education, (b) primary school, (c) secondary school, (d) college and (e) university place has been in each year since 2007-08 in (i) cash and (ii) real terms.
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Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section F – Motions and Amendments
Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.
Each Monday, this section also contains motions and amendments that have been lodged the previous week and are still live and those that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted.
Support for motions or amendments that have already been published is shown at the end of this section.
Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:
* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicate changes to previously published material # a motion lodged for members’ business that has received the required level of cross-party support ♦ a motion lodged for members’ business that has not yet received the required level of cross-party support R a member has declared a registered interest
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate.
Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.
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New and altered motions and amendments
*S4M-15568 Jackie Baillie: Access to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment, Translarna—That the Parliament recognises that Translarna, a new treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is being assessed by the Scottish Medicines Consortium; understands that there have been powerful patient and family testimonies in the patient and clinician engagement process about the importance of access to Translarna; acknowledges the need for the assessment to take into account the impact of Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the condition progresses; understands that one boy affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Scotland has access to Translarna through an individual patient treatment request, and hopes that Translarna will be available to all boys with Duchenne who are eligible for the treatment after the Scottish Medicines Consortium completes its assessment.
*S4M-15567 Gavin Brown: RBS Support for Entrepreneurial Hub for Start-up Businesses—That the Parliament welcomes the Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) announcement of an initiative to support entrepreneurs in Scotland by turning part of its headquarters in Edinburgh into an entrepreneurial hub for start-up businesses; understands that, in partnership with the social enterprise, Entrepreneurial Spark, the centre will, over the coming years, provide free facilities and business advice for a significant number of entrepreneurs; believes that it will bring together, and provide free facilities for, business support agencies from all over the country; understands that it is supported by organisations such as the Scottish EDGE Fund, Entrepreneurial Scotland, the Prince’s Trust, Business Gateway, Edinburgh Napier University, Common Purpose, We are the Future, Infomatics Ventures, Interface Online and The Lens; believes that all of these bodies play a vital role in helping entrepreneurs to succeed and generate jobs and wealth for Scotland; understands that RBS has already helped Entrepreneurial Spark set up hubs elsewhere across the UK, and wishes this latest venture every success.
*S4M-15566 Jackie Baillie: Gordon Reid, Australian Open Champion—That the Parliament congratulates Gordon Reid, who is from Helensburgh, on winning his first Grand Slam singles title after he defeated Joachim Gérard 7-6, 6-4 in the 2016 Australian Open men’s wheelchair final; understands that Gordon started playing the sport in 2005, shortly before he turned 13, after he contracted the neurological disorder, transverse myelitis; believes that he is a fantastic role model for wheelchair and disability sport; notes that Gordon adds this latest title to his two doubles’ victories at the 2015 French and US opens, and wishes him every success at Wimbledon 2016 and the Rio Olympics.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Graeme Dey*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Margaret Mitchell*, Clare Adamson*, Nigel Don*, Bill Kidd*, Hanzala Malik*, Jackson Carlaw*, Colin Beattie*, Tavish Scott*, John Pentland*, Richard Simpson*, Elaine Murray*, Stuart McMillan*, Patricia Ferguson*, Roderick Campbell*
*S4M-15564 Annabel Goldie: Three Sisters Bake—That the Parliament recognises the success of Three Sisters Bake, which is owned by the sisters, Gillian, Nichola and Linsey Reith, and has two cafés, one in Quarrier’s Village, which opened in 2011, and another in Killearn, which opened in 2014; understands that the company employs up to 50 staff at peak times and that each café has a team of chefs and
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bakers to prepare soups, salads, cakes and sharing platters using fresh, quality ingredients from local suppliers; believes that they offer outside catering options and provide food for weddings; recognises that the sisters have published a cookbook, Three Sisters Bake: Delectable Recipes for Everyday; understands that the company’s turnover has risen by more than 50% in the last 12 months; congratulates the sisters on their achievements being recognised by The Herald at its recent Family Business awards; believes that they demonstrate enterprising spirit; congratulates them on their success, and wishes them well as they look to expand the business with a commercial bakery.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, John Lamont*, Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Cameron Buchanan*, Liz Smith*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mary Scanlon*, Nanette Milne*
*S4M-15563 John Swinney: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution —That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, agrees to—
(a) any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rule 9.12.3(b) of the Parliament’s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act, and
(b) any charge or payment in relation to which Rule 9.12.4 of the Standing Orders applies arising in consequence of the Act.
*S4M-15562 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Carers (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limit indicated, that time limit being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 to 5: 45 minutes Groups 6 to 9: 1 hour 40 minutes Groups 10 to 14: 2 hours 15 minutes.
S4M-15492*#* David Torrance: Cub Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates the Scout Association on its celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Cub Scouts; notes that the section, which was founded in 1916 as the Wolf Cubs, is the largest of the association’s five sections and is open to children aged between eight and ten-and-a-half; understands that, in honour of the centenary, the association has launched the initiative, Cubs 100 – The Wildest Birthday Party Ever; believes that this will see pack, group, district, regional and national events held across Scotland and include a year-long programme that will be focused around 12 themes, with historical activities and adventure camps in Meggernie, Fordell Firs and Lochgoilhead; recognises that the association’s objectives for the year include aiming to encourage the participation and involvement of young people, raising awareness of the Cub Scouts and the history of Scouting
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and simply celebrating and having fun; welcomes what it sees as the association’s continued effort and commitment to engage children in Scouting, which it believes can make a great contribution to a young person’s life, and hopes that everyone involved with the centenary celebrations enjoys success.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Joan McAlpine, Kenny MacAskill, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, Mary Scanlon, Anne McTaggart, John Wilson, Margaret Mitchell, Christian Allard, Dennis Robertson, Murdo Fraser, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-15560 Lightburn Hospital (lodged on 02 February 2016) James Kelly*, Iain Gray*, Jackie Baillie*, Mark Griffin*, Cara Hilton*, Margaret McCulloch*, Jayne Baxter*, Anne McTaggart*, Neil Findlay*, Drew Smith*, Patricia Ferguson*
S4M-15558 Transport Strategy Reports Public Transport Usage Falls (lodged on 02 February 2016) Mary Fee*
S4M-15557 Bajan and Peruvian Haggis (lodged on 02 February 2016) Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Neil Findlay*, Mark McDonald*, David Torrance*, Stewart Maxwell*
S4M-15556 Preventing Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers on the Cromarty Firth (lodged on 02 February 2016) Patrick Harvie*, David Torrance*
S4M-15555 Trade with Iran (lodged on 02 February 2016) Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*
S4M-15554 Strichen Gala Committee (lodged on 02 February 2016) Nigel Don*, Mark McDonald*
S4M-15552 Big Lottery Fund Scotland Support for Edinburgh Southern Projects (lodged on 02 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15540 Workers Punished for Tesco’s Corporate Failure (lodged on 02 February 2016) Elaine Smith*
S4M-15539 Anti-witchcraft-based Violence Programme in Malawi (lodged on 02 February 2016) David Stewart*, Mark McDonald*, Patrick Harvie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Clare Adamson*, Liam McArthur*
S4M-15538 A Penny for Education (lodged on 02 February 2016) Alison McInnes*
S4M-15535 Mohsen Amini, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
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S4M-15534 St Joseph’s College in Dumfries Reaches Real Business Challenge Finals (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15533 SSE Hydro, the World’s Third-busiest Venue (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15531 Glasgow Taxis Lend an Ear for Mental Health Awareness (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15530 Congratulations to Ross County (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15529 Anger at the Organisation of Sexist and Hatemongering Meetings (lodged on 01 February 2016) Alison McInnes*, Iain Gray*, Rhoda Grant*, Alison Johnstone*, Nigel Don*, Liam McArthur*, Sarah Boyack*, Clare Adamson*, Patricia Ferguson*
S4M-15528 Suicide Prevention Awareness West Lothian (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15527 13th Motherwell Boys’ Brigade (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15526 Brandon Court Tenants Association (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15525 Wishaw Ex-Services Club Senior Citizen Section (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15524 Ladywell Parent Council (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15523 South East District Scout Council (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15520 Ann Binks Wins Excellence in Community Leadership Award (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15519 World Cancer Day 2016 (lodged on 01 February 2016) Jackson Carlaw*, Mark McDonald*, Mary Fee*, John Pentland*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15517 Commemorating the 21st Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide (lodged on 01 February 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15516 Congratulations to Coatbridge Citizens Advice Bureau on Grant Award (lodged on 01 February 2016) Roderick Campbell*, James Dornan*, Adam Ingram*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Elaine Smith*, Clare Adamson*, Rob Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Graeme Dey*
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S4M-15515 LGBT History Month (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Mary Fee*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15514 Awards for All Scotland Funding for North East Fife Groups (lodged on 01 February 2016) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15511 Connecting Glasgow with South Korea (lodged on 29 January 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15510 Community Heart Donates Three Million Books (lodged on 29 January 2016) Roderick Campbell*, Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15508 Lantra Scotland’s Learner of the Year Awards 2016 (lodged on 29 January 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15507 Girlguiding Orkney Awards (lodged on 29 January 2016) Clare Adamson*
S4M-15503 Aberdeen Multicultural Centre Celebrates Mother Language Day (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15502 Campaign to Tackle Disruptive Passengers on Planes (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*, Annabel Goldie*
S4M-15501 Doomsday Clock at Three Minutes to Midnight (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*, Nigel Don*
S4M-15499 Awards for All Scotland Funding for Scottish Women in Sport and ANYiSO (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15496 Kirkcaldy Groups Given Awards for All Scotland Funding (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15494 Falkirk Integrated Regional Swim Team and Kidney Kids Scotland Charitable Trust Secure Awards for All Funding (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15493 Royal College of Nursing Scotland Launches Campaign and Manifesto (lodged on 28 January 2016) Jackson Carlaw*
S4M-15491 Strichen Bowling Club (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15490 Easterfield Primary School (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15489 Half a Million and Still Counting (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15488 Removing Barriers: Race, Ethnicity, and Employment (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
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S4M-15483 Introduction of a Statutory Right to Communications Equipment (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15481 National Lottery Funding for Projects across Scotland (lodged on 28 January 2016) Mark McDonald*
S4M-15471 Paisley Continues its Involvement in the Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally (lodged on 27 January 2016) Annabel Goldie*
S4M-15468 Abolish the Bedroom Tax (lodged on 02 February 2016) Nigel Don*, Colin Beattie*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*
S4M-15445 Marking the Passing of Iain Johnston MBE (lodged on 26 January 2016) Annabel Goldie*
S4M-15428 Saints’ Legend, Tommy Bryceland (lodged on 25 January 2016) Annabel Goldie*
S4M-15413 Outfit Moray to Build a Centre for Outside Learning (lodged on 25 January 2016) Annabel Goldie*
S4M-15408 The Importance of Local Newspapers (lodged on 21 January 2016) Liam McArthur*
S4M-15405 Congratulations to the Kandy Bar, Saltcoats (lodged on 21 January 2016) Annabel Goldie*
S4M-15396 East Renfrewshire Pupils Raise Money for Macmillan Cancer Support (lodged on 21 January 2016) Annabel Goldie*
S4M-14678 Reinstatement of the Edinburgh South Suburban Railway (lodged on 30 October 2015) David Stewart*
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Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section G – Bills
New accompanying documents printed on 3 February 2016
Community Justice (Scotland) Bill (As Amended at Stage 2)—A revised version of the Explanatory Notes has been printed. (SP Bill 68A-EN) (Government Bill)
New amendments to Bills lodged on 3 February 2016
Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill – Stage 2
After section 4
John Swinney
1 After section 4, insert—
Section 12
John Swinney
2 In section 12, page 6, line 1, leave out subsection (3)
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Section 13
John Swinney
3 In section 13, page 6, line 3, after
John Swinney
4 In section 13, page 6, line 3, at end insert— <( ) A person may be reappointed as a member if— (a) the person— (i) is a member at the time of reappointment, or (ii) ceased to be a member not more than 3 months before the date of reappointment, and (b) the person has not previously been reappointed. ( ) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section and sections 11, 12 and 14 apply to the reappointment of a person as a member as they apply to the appointment of a person as a member.>
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2
Long title
Richard Lochhead
301 In the long title, page 1, line 14, leave out <2> and insert <3>
Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2
Section 1
Liam McArthur
27 In section 1, page 1, line 12, leave out from to
Liam McArthur
28 In section 1, page 1, leave out line 21 and insert— <(v) arrangements for election of candidates,>
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Liam McArthur
29 In section 1, page 1, line 22, leave out
After section 1
Liz Smith
30 After section 1, insert— 33 (7) If a resolution to remove a chairing member of a governing body of a higher education institution is agreed to by the governing body in accordance with subsection (3), the chairing member must be given a right of appeal against the decision, in accordance with arrangements made from time to time by the nominations committee of the institution.> Section 2 Liz Smith 31 Leave out section 2 and insert— Section 4 Liz Smith 32 In section 4, page 2, line 18, after first Liz Smith 33 In section 4, page 2, line 19, at end insert Liz Smith 34 In section 4, page 2, leave out lines 20 to 27 and insert— <( ) 1 person being appointed by being elected by the academic staff of the institution and 1 person being appointed by being elected by the professional staff of the institution, in an election administered by the trade unions recognised in relation to the staff of the institution or, where there are no trade unions so recognised, administered under arrangements made by the governing body of the institution,> Liam McArthur 35 In section 4, page 2, line 25, leave out first 34 Liam McArthur 36 In section 4, page 2, line 25, leave out second Liz Smith 37 In section 4, page 2, line 28, after Liz Smith 38 In section 4, page 2, line 29, at end insert Liam McArthur 39 In section 4, page 3, line 1, at end insert— <( ) Paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection (1) do not apply to an institution that does not have trade unions that are recognised in relation to the staff of the institution, within the meaning given by subsection (2).> Section 5 Liam McArthur 40 In section 5, page 3, line 15, leave out Liz Smith 41 In section 5, page 3, line 16, at end insert <, or ( ) members of the academic board of the institution.> Section 6 Liz Smith 42 In section 6, page 3, line 21, leave out Section 10 Liam McArthur 43 In section 10, page 4, line 13, after Liam McArthur 44 In section 10, page 4, line 14, leave out Liz Smith 45 Leave out section 10 Section 11 Liz Smith 46 Leave out section 11 35 Section 12 Liz Smith 47 Leave out section 12 After section 13 Sandra White 48 After section 13, insert— SMALL SPECIALIST INSTITUTIONS Small specialist institutions (1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify this Act to exclude any or all small specialist institutions from any or all of the provisions of this Act. (2) In considering whether to make regulations under subsection (1) the Scottish Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.> Section 18 Sandra White 49 After section 18, insert— After section 18 Liam McArthur 50 After section 18, insert— 36 Section 19 Liz Smith 51 In section 19, page 7, line 2, leave out Liz Smith 52 In section 19, page 7, line 3, leave out Stewart Maxwell 53 In section 19, page 7, line 3, after Liz Smith 54 In section 19, page 7, line 4, leave out Stewart Maxwell 55 In section 19, page 7, line 4, after Liz Smith 56 In section 19, page 7, line 15, after Liz Smith 57 In section 19, page 7, line 16, at end insert Schedule Liz Smith 58 In the schedule, page 9, leave out lines 9 to 11 Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 Schedule 1 Margaret Burgess 1 In schedule 1, page 27, line 4, leave out from Margaret Burgess 2 In schedule 1, page 27, line 7, leave out first Margaret Burgess 3 In schedule 1, page 27, line 7, leave out 37 Margaret Burgess 4 In schedule 1, page 27, line 8, leave out Margaret Burgess 5 In schedule 1, page 27, line 10, leave out Margaret Burgess 6 In schedule 1, page 27, line 12, leave out Margaret Burgess 7 In schedule 1, page 27, line 14, leave out Margaret Burgess 8 In schedule 1, page 27, line 16, leave out Margaret Burgess 9 In schedule 1, page 27, line 18, at end insert— <(3) This sub-paragraph applies to a tenancy if planning permission for the construction, conversion or change of use of the let property (or any building of which it forms part) was given on the basis that the let property would be used predominantly for housing students. (4) In this paragraph, “student” means a person who is pursuing a course of study provided by a body referred to in sub-paragraph (2).> Margaret Burgess 10 In schedule 1, page 27, line 23, leave out Margaret Burgess 11 In schedule 1, page 27, line 24, at end insert— <7A This paragraph applies to a tenancy if— (a) the let property would not be regarded as a separate dwelling were it not for the terms of the tenancy entitling the tenant to use property in common with another person (“shared accommodation”), and (b) from the time the tenancy was granted, the person (or one of the persons) in common with whom the tenant has a right to use the shared accommodation is a person who— (i) has the interest of the landlord under the tenancy, and (ii) has a right to use the shared accommodation in the course of occupying that person’s home. 7B (1) This paragraph applies to a tenancy if sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply to it.> Margaret Burgess 12 In schedule 1, page 27, line 34, at end insert— 38 <(4) For the purpose of this paragraph, in determining whether a dwelling is occupied as the only or principal home of the person having the interest of the landlord, no account is to be taken of— (a) any period beginning with the date on which the interest of the landlord is transferred (other than on death) and ending— (i) 28 days later, or (ii) 6 months later if, within 28 days of the period beginning, the person to whom the interest is transferred notifies the tenant of the person’s intention to occupy a dwelling within the same building as the let property, (b) any period of up to 24 months beginning with the date of the person’s death and ending with the person’s interest in the tenancy being vested in another person (otherwise than as the person’s executor).> Margaret Burgess 13 In schedule 1, page 27, line 35, leave out <7> and insert <7A or 7B> Margaret Burgess 14 In schedule 1, page 28, line 2, leave out paragraph 9 Margaret Burgess 15 In schedule 1, page 28, line 15, leave out <7, 8 and 9> and insert <7A to 8> Margaret Burgess 16 In schedule 1, page 28, line 15, at end insert— Margaret Burgess 17 In schedule 1, page 28, line 15, at end insert— Schedule 2 Margaret Burgess 18 In schedule 2, page 30, line 2, at end insert— 39 Margaret Burgess 19 In schedule 2, page 30, line 12, leave out from second Margaret Burgess 20 In schedule 2, page 30, line 19, leave out paragraph 6 Section 12 Margaret Burgess 21 In section 12, page 5, line 3, leave out Section 14 Margaret Burgess 22 In section 14, page 5, line 31, leave out Margaret Burgess 23 In section 14, page 5, line 32, at beginning insert Margaret Burgess 24 In section 14, page 5, line 40, at end insert— <( ) where the application relates to a failure to perform a duty arising by virtue of section 8, may be made only as part of an application under section 12(1), and> Margaret Burgess 25 In section 14, page 6, line 15, after Section 15 Margaret Burgess 26 In section 15, page 6, line 21, after Margaret Burgess 27 In section 15, page 6, line 22, leave out Margaret Burgess 28 In section 15, page 6, line 24, leave out 40 Margaret Burgess 29 In section 15, page 6, line 29, after Section 17 Margaret Burgess 30 In section 17, page 7, line 4, leave out from After section 18 Margaret Burgess 31 After section 18, insert— Section 19 Margaret Burgess 32 In section 19, page 7, line 27, leave out from first Margaret Burgess 33 In section 19, page 7, line 33, at end insert— <(3A) For the purpose of subsection (3), the effective date is the date of the later of— (a) the day specified in the notice in accordance with subsection (2)(a)(ii), or (b) the day after the day on which the minimum notice period ends.> Margaret Burgess 34 In section 19, page 7, line 34, leave out <(3)(a)> and insert <(3A)(b)> Margaret Burgess 35 In section 19, page 8, line 3, at end insert— <( ) In subsection (4), the reference to a period of three months is to a period which ends in the month which falls three months after the month in which it began, either— (a) on the same day of the month as it began, or (b) if the month in which the period ends has no such day, on the final day of that month.> 41 Margaret Burgess 36 In section 19, page 8, line 4, leave out subsection (5) After section 19 Margaret Burgess 37 After section 19, insert— Section 20 Margaret Burgess 38 In section 20, page 8, line 13, leave out Margaret Burgess 39 In section 20, page 8, line 17, leave out subsection (3) Section 21 Margaret Burgess 40 In section 21, page 8, line 32, leave out from Margaret Burgess 41 In section 21, page 9, leave out line 2 and insert— <“original effective date” means the date on which the rent would have been increased in accordance with section 19(3A) had the referral to the rent officer not been made,> Section 22 Margaret Burgess 42 In section 22, page 9, line 7, leave out Section 24 Margaret Burgess 43 In section 24, page 9, line 33, leave out from Margaret Burgess 44 In section 24, page 10, leave out lines 5 to 7 and insert— 42 <“original effective date” means the date on which the rent would have been increased in accordance with section 19(3A) had a referral to the rent officer not been made, and> Section 26 Margaret Burgess 45 In section 26, page 10, line 27, after Margaret Burgess 46 In section 26, page 10, line 27, leave out from Margaret Burgess 47 In section 26, page 10, line 29, after second Margaret Burgess 48 In section 26, page 10, line 30, leave out Margaret Burgess 49 In section 26, page 10, line 33, leave out Margaret Burgess 50 In section 26, page 10, line 36, leave out Margaret Burgess 51 In section 26, page 11, line 1, leave out from Margaret Burgess 52 In section 26, page 11, line 2, leave out Margaret Burgess 53 In section 26, page 11, line 6, leave out from Margaret Burgess 54 In section 26, page 11, line 8, leave out from Margaret Burgess 55 In section 26, page 11, leave out lines 13 to 15 43 Section 27 Margaret Burgess 56 In section 27, page 11, line 20, after Margaret Burgess 57 In section 27, page 11, leave out lines 27 to 32 Section 30 Margaret Burgess 58 In section 30, page 13, line 9, leave out Section 31 Margaret Burgess 59 In section 31, page 13, line 16, leave out from > Margaret Burgess 60 In section 31, page 13, line 18, at end insert— Margaret Burgess 61 In section 31, page 13, line 25, leave out Margaret Burgess 62 In section 31, page 13, line 26, at end insert— Margaret Burgess 63 In section 31, page 13, line 27, leave out subsection (2) Section 33 Margaret Burgess 64 In section 33, page 14, line 6, at end insert— <( ) This section applies in relation to the making of regulations under section 30 which designate an area as a rent pressure zone.> 44 Margaret Burgess 65 In section 33, page 14, line 7, leave out from Margaret Burgess 66 In section 33, page 14, line 10, leave out Margaret Burgess 67 In section 33, page 14, line 12, leave out Margaret Burgess 68 In section 33, page 14, line 13, leave out from Margaret Burgess 69 In section 33, page 14, line 25, at end insert— <(3) The area referred to in subsection (1) is that of the local authority within whose area the proposed rent pressure zone lies.> After section 34 Margaret Burgess 70 After section 34, insert— 45 Margaret Burgess 71 After section 34, insert— 46 Section 36 Margaret Burgess 72 In section 36, page 15, line 13, leave out subsections (3) and (4) and insert— <(3) A sub-tenancy is not lawfully granted for the purpose of subsection (1) if— (a) sub-letting the let property is precluded by a term of— (i) the tenancy of the person who granted the sub-tenancy (“the mid- landlord”), or (ii) the tenancy of a tenant from whom the mid-landlord’s tenancy is held (directly or indirectly), and (b) the person entitled to enforce the term mentioned in paragraph (a) has not expressly or impliedly consented to the sub-tenancy being granted or continuing.> Section 37 Margaret Burgess 73 In section 37, page 15, line 29, after second Margaret Burgess 74 In section 37, page 15, line 30, after Margaret Burgess 75 In section 37, page 15, line 32, after Margaret Burgess 76 In section 37, page 15, line 33, after third Margaret Burgess 77 In section 37, page 15, line 35, after second Margaret Burgess 78 In section 37, page 15, line 36, after first Margaret Burgess 79 In section 37, page 15, line 36, after Margaret Burgess 80 In section 37, page 15, leave out line 39 Margaret Burgess 81 In section 37, page 15, line 39, at end insert— <( ) that the tenancy was entered into on account of the tenant having an assessed need for community care and the tenant has since been assessed as no longer having that need.> 47 Margaret Burgess 82 In section 37, page 16, line 3, after Section 38 Margaret Burgess 83 In section 38, page 16, line 11, after Section 39 Margaret Burgess 84 In section 39, page 16, line 20, at end insert— <( ) it is given— (i) freely and without coercion of any kind, (ii) after the tenant begins occupying the let property,> Margaret Burgess 85 In section 39, page 16, leave out lines 23 and 24 Section 40 Margaret Burgess 86 In section 40, page 17, line 20, at end insert— <( ) For the avoidance of doubt, a tenancy which is to come to an end under subsection (1) may be brought to an end earlier in accordance with section 38.> Section 41 Margaret Burgess 87 In section 41, page 17, line 31, leave out <43> and insert <44> Schedule 3 Margaret Burgess 88 In schedule 3, page 31, line 1, after first Margaret Burgess 89 In schedule 3, page 31, line 2, at end insert— <( ) Evidence tending to show that the landlord has the intention mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b) includes (for example)— (a) a letter of engagement from a solicitor or estate agent concerning the sale of the let property, (b) a recently prepared document that anyone responsible for marketing the let property would be required to possess under section 98 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 were the property already on the market.> 48 Margaret Burgess 90 In schedule 3, page 31, line 10, leave out from <, and> to end of line 18 Margaret Burgess 91 In schedule 3, page 31, line 28, at end insert— <( ) Evidence tending to show that the landlord has the intention mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(a) includes (for example)— (a) any planning permission which the intended refurbishment would require, (b) a contract between the landlord and an architect or a builder which concerns the intended refurbishment.> Margaret Burgess 92 In schedule 3, page 31, line 35, at beginning insert <(subject to sub-paragraph (7))> Margaret Burgess 93 In schedule 3, page 32, leave out lines 20 and 21 and insert— <(6) References to the landlord in this paragraph— (a) in a case where there are joint landlords, are to be read as referring to any one of them, (b) in a case where the landlord holds the landlord’s interest as a trustee under a trust, are to be read as referring to a person who is entitled under the trust to— (i) the liferent of the landlord’s interest, (ii) the fee (or a share of the fee) of the landlord’s interest, or (iii) occupy the let property. (7) In a case where the landlord holds the landlord’s interest as a trustee under a trust, sub- paragraph (2)(b) is to be ignored.> Margaret Burgess 94 In schedule 3, page 32, line 21, at end insert— <( ) Evidence tending to show that the landlord, or a member of the landlord’s family, has the intention mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) includes (for example) an affidavit stating that the person has that intention.> Margaret Burgess 95 In schedule 3, page 32, line 27, at end insert— <( ) Evidence tending to show that the landlord has the intention mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) includes (for example) any planning permission which would be required if the let property is to be used for the intended purpose.> Margaret Burgess 96 In schedule 3, page 32, line 35, at end insert— 49 <( ) the property has previously been occupied by a person engaged in the work of a religious denomination as a residence from which that person’s duties were performed,> Margaret Burgess 97 In schedule 3, page 32, line 36, leave out Margaret Burgess 98 In schedule 3, page 32, leave out lines 37 and 38 Margaret Burgess 99 In schedule 3, page 33, line 1, leave out <(2)(a), the> and insert <(2),> Margaret Burgess 100 In schedule 3, page 33, line 14, at end insert Margaret Burgess 101 In schedule 3, page 33, line 15, leave out Margaret Burgess 102 In schedule 3, page 33, line 18, leave out paragraph 8 Margaret Burgess 103 In schedule 3, page 33, line 31, at end insert— 50 (b) the tenancy would not have been granted to the tenant on the basis of the latest assessment of the tenant’s needs under that section, and (c) the Tribunal considers it reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of that fact. (3) The condition in sub-paragraph (2)(a) is to be deemed to be met if the tenancy was granted as a result of a local authority taking urgent action by virtue of section 12A(5) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.> Margaret Burgess 104 In schedule 3, page 34, leave out lines 3 and 4 and insert— <( ) the let property is not being occupied as the only or principal home of— (i) the tenant, or (ii) a person to whom a sub-tenancy of the let property has been lawfully granted, and> Margaret Burgess 105 In schedule 3, page 34, line 5, leave out Margaret Burgess 106 In schedule 3, page 34, line 6, at end insert— <( ) In sub-paragraph (2), the reference to a sub-tenancy being lawfully granted is to be construed in accordance with section 36(3).> Margaret Burgess 107 In schedule 3, page 34, leave out lines 11 and 12 Margaret Burgess 108 In schedule 3, page 34, line 14, leave out Margaret Burgess 109 In schedule 3, page 34, line 17, leave out Margaret Burgess 110 In schedule 3, page 34, line 17, leave out Margaret Burgess 111 In schedule 3, page 34, leave out lines 24 to 28 and insert— <( ) at the beginning of the day on which the Tribunal first considers the application for an eviction order on its merits, the tenant— (i) is in arrears of rent by an amount equal to or greater than the amount which would be payable as one month’s rent under the tenancy on that day, and (ii) has been in arrears of rent (by any amount) for a continuous period, up to and including that day, of three or more consecutive months, and> 51 Margaret Burgess 112 In schedule 3, page 35, line 15, leave out from Margaret Burgess 113 In schedule 3, page 35, line 26, leave out from Margaret Burgess 114 In schedule 3, page 35, line 34, leave out Margaret Burgess 115 In schedule 3, page 36, line 9, at end insert— <( ) Anti-social behaviour is relevant anti-social behaviour for the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(d) if the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order as a consequence of it, given the nature of the anti-social behaviour and— (a) who it was in relation to, or (b) where it occurred. ( ) In a case where two or more persons jointly are the tenant under a tenancy, the reference in sub-paragraph (2) to the tenant is to any one of those persons.> Margaret Burgess 116 In schedule 3, page 36, line 9, at end insert— 52 (i) has received a relevant conviction as defined by paragraph 12(2A), or (ii) has engaged in relevant anti-social behaviour, (b) the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of that fact, and (c) either— (i) the application for an eviction order that is before the Tribunal was made within 12 months of the conviction or (as the case may be) the occurrence of the anti-social behaviour, or (ii) the Tribunal is satisfied that the landlord has a reasonable excuse for not making the application within that period. (3) In sub-paragraph (2)(a)(ii), “relevant anti-social behaviour” means behaviour which, if engaged in by the tenant, would entitle the Tribunal to issue an eviction order on the basis that the tenant has engaged in relevant anti-social behaviour. (4) A person falls within this sub-paragraph if the person— (a) resides or lodges in the let property, (b) has sub-let the let property (or part of it) from the tenant, or (c) has been admitted to the let property by the tenant on more than one occasion. (5) In a case where two or more persons jointly are the tenant under a tenancy, the references in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) to the tenant are to any one of those persons.> Margaret Burgess 117 In schedule 3, page 36, line 15, leave out Margaret Burgess 118 In schedule 3, page 36, line 26, after Margaret Burgess 119 In schedule 3, page 36, line 31, leave out Margaret Burgess 120 In schedule 3, page 36, line 33, after Margaret Burgess 121 In schedule 3, page 37, line 1, leave out Margaret Burgess 122 In schedule 3, page 37, line 3, after <2011> insert <, and ( ) the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of that fact> 53 Section 43 Margaret Burgess 123 Leave out section 43 Section 44 Margaret Burgess 124 In section 44, page 19, line 16, at end insert— <( ) that the tenant associates in the let property with a person who has a relevant conviction or has engaged in relevant anti-social behaviour.> Section 47 Margaret Burgess 125 In section 47, page 20, line 8, after Section 49 Margaret Burgess 126 In section 49, page 20, line 23, leave out After section 49 Margaret Burgess 127 After section 49, insert— Section 51 Margaret Burgess 128 Leave out section 51 Section 52 Margaret Burgess 129 In section 52, page 22, line 1, after 54 Margaret Burgess 130 In section 52, page 22, line 10, leave out from third After section 56 Margaret Burgess 131 After section 56, insert— MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS First-tier Tribunal’s jurisdiction (1) In relation to civil proceedings arising from a private residential tenancy— (a) the First-tier Tribunal has whatever competence and jurisdiction a sheriff would have but for paragraph (b), (b) a sheriff does not have competence or jurisdiction. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), civil proceedings are any proceedings other than— (a) the prosecution of a criminal offence, (b) any proceedings related to such a prosecution.> Margaret Burgess 132 After section 56, insert— Margaret Burgess 133 After section 56, insert— 55 (1) An error in the completion of a document to which this section applies does not make the document invalid unless the error materially affects the effect of the document. (2) This section applies to— (a) a notice under section 12(3), 14(3)(b), 19(1) or 50(1), (b) the document by which a referral is made to a rent officer under section 20(1), (c) the document by which an application is made to a rent officer under section (Rent officer’s power to allow rent rise in consequence of improvement)(1), and (d) a notice to leave (as defined by section 52(1)).> Schedule 5 Margaret Burgess 134 In schedule 5, page 40, line 6, leave out <(“the 2016 Act”)> Section 60 Margaret Burgess 135 In section 60, page 24, line 13, leave out <, 30> Margaret Burgess 136 In section 60, page 24, line 15, after <29,> insert <(Further provision about making and determining an application under section (Rent officer’s power to allow rent rise in consequence of improvement)),> Margaret Burgess 137 In section 60, page 24, line 15, leave out <, 51> Margaret Burgess 138 In section 60, page 24, line 16, at end insert— <( ) Regulations under section 30— (a) if they designate an area as a rent pressure zone, are subject to the affirmative procedure, (b) otherwise, are subject to the negative procedure.> Section 61 Margaret Burgess 139 In section 61, page 24, line 24, after Margaret Burgess 140 In section 61, page 24, line 25, after 56 Section 62 Margaret Burgess 141 In section 62, page 25, line 4, at end insert— <( ) Regulations under subsection (2) appointing the day that section 1 is to come into force may— (a) amend the following enactments so that, instead of referring to the day on which section 1 comes into force, they specify the date that section 1 actually comes into force— (i) section 12(1A) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988, (ii) section 31A(1)(a) of that Act, (iii) section 3B(1)(a) of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984, and (b) repeal section 6(5) on the day that section 1 comes into force.> 57 Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section H – New Documents Subordinate Legislation Affirmative instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 3 February 2016 and is subject to the affirmative procedure— Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] laid under paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 12 to the Local Government Finance Act 1992 Other Documents The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 3 February 2016 and are not subject to any parliamentary procedure— NHS 24 Board Meeting: Future Programme Implementation October 2015 – Lessons Learned (SG/2016/11) laid at the request of a member of the Scottish Government and not under any laying power The Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016 – Report by the Scottish Ministers (SG/2016/14) laid under paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 12 to the Local Government Finance Act 1992 Scottish Water Interim Accounts For the six months to 20 September 2015 (SG/2016/13) laid Section 57(8) of the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 and Section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 Committee Reports For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage) 59 Business Bulletin: Thursday 4 February 2016 Section J – Progress of Legislation For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details). Bills in Progress A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics. As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon. A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2. Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders. Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill. Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 28 January 2016 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 4 February 2016 61 Apologies (Scotland) Bill (M) Passed 19 January 2016 Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 23 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 11 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 3 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 5 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 11 February 2016 Carers (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 4 February 2016 Community Justice (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 11 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 4:30 pm on Friday 5 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected] Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee, (Justice)) 2 February 2016 Education (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 2 February 2016 Footway Parking and Double Parking (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Local Government and Regeneration)) 27 January 2016 Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 26 January 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Education and Culture Committee) 9 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 4 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) 62 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, Finance Committee) 3 February 2016 Land Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Day 4) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee) 10 February 2016 Amendments to Chapters 4 to 7 of Part 10, Chapter 3 of Part 2, Part 11 (including the schedule) and the long title should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 5 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Lobbying (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee) 4 February 2016 National Galleries of Scotland Bill (P) Passed 19 January 2016 Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee) 10 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 5 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill (G) Stage 3 25 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 4:30 pm on Friday 11 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill (G) Stage 2 (Finance Committee) 10 February 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 5 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Succession (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 28 January 2016 Transplantation (Authorisation of Removal of Organs etc.) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 9 February 2016 63 Subordinate legislation in progress (date of laying) (Lead Committee) Affirmative instruments Lead committee to report by 10 February 2016 Welfare Funds (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (16 December 2015) (Welfare Reform) Advice and Assistance and Civil Legal Aid (Financial Conditions and Contributions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (16 December 2015) (Justice) Lead committee to report by 12 February 2016 Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2016 [draft] (18 December 2015) (Health and Sport) Lead committee to report by 22 February 2016 Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 [draft] (21 December 2015) (Economy, Energy and Tourism) Lead committee to report by 29 February 2016 Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Designation of Persons as Scottish Public Authorities) Order 2016 [draft] (12 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) (withdrawn and re-laid on 15 January 2016) Lead committee to report by 2 March 2016 Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 [draft] (14 January 2016) (Justice) Lead committee to report by 3 March 2016 Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (15 January 2016) (Equal Opportunities) Lead committee to report by 6 March 2016 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Justice) Kinship Care Assistance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Modification of Schedules 2 and 3) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) 64 Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) (withdrawn and re-laid on 25 January 2016) National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Clinic) Amendment Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Reservoirs (Enforcement etc.) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Public Services Reform (Social Work Complaints Procedure) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) (withdrawn and re-laid on 22 January 2016) Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Part 4 and Part 5 Complaints) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Scotland’s Adoption Register Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Public Services Reform (Insolvency) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Economy, Energy and Tourism) Letting Agent Code of Practice (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Lead committee to report by 7 March 2016 Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (19 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) (withdrawn and re-laid on 25 January 2016) Pharmacy (Premises Standards, Information Obligations, etc.) Order 2016 [draft] (19 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Lead committee to report by 10 March 2016 Budget (Scotland) Act 2015 Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (22 January 2016) (Finance) 65 Lead committee to report by 22 March 2016 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (3 February 2016) (Parliament) Negative instruments Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. Subject to annulment by 5 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 1 February 2016 Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/420) (11 December 2015) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Subject to annulment by 11 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 8 February 2016 Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 5 and Consequential Provision) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/430 (C.58)) (17 December 2015) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Specification of Persons) Amendment Order 2015 (SSI 2015/431) (17 December 2015) (Justice) Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Boards and Integration Joint Monitoring Committees) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/432) (17 December 2015) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 12 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 8 February 2016 Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/433) (18 December 2015) (Health and Sport) Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/435) (18 December 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Inshore Fishing (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Luce Bay) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/436) (18 December 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) South Arran Marine Conservation Order 2015 (SSI 2015/437) (18 December 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) 66 Waste (Meaning of Recovery) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/438) (18 December 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (18 December 2015) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Subject to annulment by 22 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 15 February 2016 Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/448) (21 December 2015) (Local Government and Regeneration) Subject to annulment by 25 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 22 February 2016 Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Board Establishment) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2016 (SSI 2016/2) (8 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Health Boards (Membership and Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/3) (8 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Community Right to Buy (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/4) (8 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Subject to annulment by 1 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016 Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/6) (13 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2016 (SSI 2016/7) (13 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) Representation of the People (Absent Voting at Local Government Elections) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/8) (13 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) Subject to annulment by 2 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016 Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/12) (14 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) 67 Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/18) (14 January 2016) (Economy, Energy and Tourism) Subject to annulment by 3 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016 Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Prescribed Health Board Functions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/15) (15 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Named Persons (Training, Qualifications, Experience and Position) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/16) (15 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Child’s Plan (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/17) (15 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Water Environment (Remedial Measures) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/19) (15 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Subject to annulment by 6 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016 National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/23) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Products Containing Meat etc. (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/24) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/25) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Fees) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/26) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Prescribed Purposes for Consideration of Suitability) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/27) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 10 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 7 March 2016 Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/32) (22 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/33) (22 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) 68 Subject to annulment by 13 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 7 March 2016 Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (Authorised Operations) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/38) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/39) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/40) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Subject to annulment by 16 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016 Reservoirs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/43) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Relevant Services in relation to Children at Risk of Becoming Looked After etc.) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/44) (28 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/46) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Public Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/47) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/49) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Orkney Islands (Landing of Crabs and Lobsters) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/50) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Police Service of Scotland (Senior Officers) (Performance) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/51) (28 January 2016) (Justice) Water and Sewerage Services Licences (Cross-Border Applications) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/52) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/53) (28 January 2016) (Health and 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