Minutes: 25 February 2025

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 5 and 6 in private.

2. Instruments subject to made affirmative procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following—

Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/41)

3. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following—

Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Part 2 Further Extension) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft)

4. Instruments subject to negative procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following—

Level 1 and Level 2 Disclosure Review Application (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/26)
Environmental Protection (Injurious Articles) (Fixed Penalty Notices and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/28)
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/29)
National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/30)
National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/31)
Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/36)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025 (SI 2025/124)

5. Employment Rights Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered the powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence conferred on Scottish Ministers in the Bill. It agreed to report to the lead committee on the Bill, the Economy and Fair Work Committee.

6. Tobacco and Vapes Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered the Scottish Government's response to points raised by the Committee. It agreed to report to the lead committee on the Bill, the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee.