Finance Committee - Completed Scrutiny of Financial Memoranda in Session 3
Introduction
This page contains details of the Committee's work on Financial Memoranda of Bills that have now been passed by the Parliament or which have fallen.
Information on the Committee's scrutiny of Financial Memoranda of current Bills can be found on the following page.
Abolition of Bridge Tolls (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 3 September 2007. The Committee agreed to adopt level 3 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
At its meeting on 25 September 2007, the Committee took oral evidence from the Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA), the Tay Road Bridge Joint Board (TRBJB) and Scottish Government officials. Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including submissions from FETA and TRBJB) and the Official Report of the meeting and the Committee's Report to the Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee.
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Graduate Endowment Abolition (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 23 October 2007. The Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
At its meeting on 6 November 2007, the Committee took oral evidence from Scottish Government officials. The Committee also received supplementary correspondence from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) after the meeting. Please follow the links below to the Official Report of the meeting, the Committee's report to the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee and the correspondence from SAAS.
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Glasgow Commonwealth Games Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 9 November 2007. The Committee agreed to adopt level 3 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee agreed to seek written evidence from sportscotland, COSLA and the Big Lottery Fund Scotland Committee. The Committee took oral evidence from Glasgow City Council, the Games Organising Committee and Scottish Government officials at its meeting on 11 December 2007. Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including submissions received), the Official Report of the meeting, and the Committee's Report to the Local Government and Communities Committee.
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Public Health etc. (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 25 October 2007. At its meeting on 6 November 2007, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. Please follow the links below to the papers for the meeting.
Written evidence was received, following an initial approach to affected organisations, from NHS Lothian, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and COSLA. In light of the evidence received, the Committee re-considered its approach to the FM at its meeting on 4 December 2007. At that meeting, the Committee agreed to seek additional comments from health boards and from the Scottish Directors of Public Health Group.
Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including the submissions) and the Official Report of the meeting on 4 December.
At its meeting on 15 January, the Committee considered the additional evidence received and decided to do no further work on the Financial Memorandum. The Committee agreed that the Convener should write to the Convener of the Health and Sport Committee, explaining the Committee's position and enclosing the written submissions. Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including the submissions).
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Creative Scotland Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 12 March 2008. At its meeting on 18 March 2008, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee received written evidence from Anne Bonnar (Transitional Director for Creative Scotland) on behalf of the Transition Project, the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, and from Union Representatives at both organisations. The Committee also held an oral evidence session with Scottish Government officials on 22 April 2008. Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including submissions received) and Official Report of the meeting.
The Committee published its report to the Education and Lifelong Learning Committee on 7 May 2008.
On 19 June 2008, the Parliament agreed to the general principles of the Bill but did not agree to the financial resolution of the Bill. Please follow the link below to the Official Report of the Stage 1 debate.
During the First Minister's Statement on the Scottish Government's Programme (click link) on 3 September 2008, it was confirmed that proposals for the legal status of Creative Scotland will be included in the forthcoming Public Services Reform Bill. |
Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 30 January 2008. At its meeting on 5 February 2008, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee agreed to seek written evidence from the Lord President's Private Office, the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland and the Scottish Court Service.
The Committee considered submissions from these three organisations at its meeting on 11 March 2008. The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government to clarify various issues raised in the submissions. Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including submissions received) and the Official Report of the meeting.
The committee considered the Scottish Government's response at its meeting on 15 April 2008. The Committee was content with the response recieved. Please follow the links below to the Committee papers (including the Scottish Government's response) and the Official Report of the meeting.
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Scottish Register of Tartans Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 25 March 2008. At its meeting on 15 April 2008, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. In doing so, the Committee sought written evidence from affected organisations.
One submission was received, from the Keeper of the Records of Scotland. This was forwarded to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee, as the lead committee on the Bill. Please follow the link below to the letter, which includes the submission.
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The Disabled Persons' Parking Places (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 2 June 2008. At its meeting on 10 June 2008, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee received submissions from Glasgow City Council, Fife Council, the Scottish Government and ACPOS and took evidence from Jackie Baillie MSP at its meeting on 16 September 2008. Please follow the link below to the committee papers (including submissions) and the Official Report of the session.
The Committee published its report to the Local Government and Communities Committee on 1 October 2008. Please follow the link below for the report.
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Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 23 June 2008. At its meeting on 24 June, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee received four submissions, from the Scottish Court Service, the Association of British Insurers, Zurich Financial Services and AXA Insurance UK plc.
The submissions were forwarded to the Justice Committee, as the lead committee on the Bill. Please follow the link below to the letter from the Convener to the Convener of the Justice Committee, which includes the submissions received.
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Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 25 June 2008. At its meeting on 16 September, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill, but at its meeting on 28 October, the Committee agreed to re-classify the FM as level 3, in light of the written evidence received.
The Committee received correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing on 12 September, which updates some of the information contained in the Financial Memorandum. Please follow the link below for the correspondence.
At its meeting on 4 November 2008, the Committee took evidence from the Electoral Registration Committee of the Scottish Assessors’ Association and Scottish Government officials. Please follow the links below for the committee papers (including all submissions received) and the Official Report of the session.
The Committee published its report to the Health and Sport Committee on 20 November 2008. Please follow the link below to the report.
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Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 22 September 2008. At its meeting on 30 September, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee took oral evidence from Alasdair Morgan MSP, the Member in Charge of the Bill, at its meeting on 7 October 2008, and received a written submission from the SPCB. Please follow the link below to the meeting papers (including the submission) and official report of the session.
The Committee published its report on the Financial Memorandum on 29 October 2008. Please follow the link below to the report.
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Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 29 September 2008. At its meeting on 7 October, the Committee agreed to adopt level 3 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee took evidence from affected organisations at its meeting on 18 November 2008 and from Scottish Government officials at its meeting on 25 November 2008. Please follow the links below to the relevant committee papers and Official Reports.
The Committee published its report to the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee on 11 December 2008. Please follow the link below to the report.
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Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 6 October 2008. At its meeting on 28 October, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee received 9 submissions. Please follow the link below for the Convener's letter to the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee, which includes the submissions.
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Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 19 May 2008. At its meeting on 30 September, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee received two submissions, from ACPOS and the Scottish Prison Service, which were forwarded to the Justice Committee for its consideration. Please follow the link below for the submissions.
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Sexual Offences (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 17 June 2008. At its meeting on 24 June, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. Submissions were received from ACPOS, COPFS, the Scottish Court Service and the Scottish Children's Reporters Administration and then forwarded to the lead committee on the Bill. Please follow the link below for the submissions.
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Scottish Local Government (Elections) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 3 February 2009. At its meeting on 10 February 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee took evidence from the Scottish Government's bill team at its meeting on 10 March 2009. Please follow the links below to the committee papers (including all submissions received) and the Official Report of the session.
The Committee published its report to the Local Government and Communities Committee on 25 March 2009. Please follow the link below to the report.
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Climate Change (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 4 December 2008. At its meeting on 13 January 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 3 scrutiny in relation to the Bill. The Committee took evidence from affected organisations and the Scottish Government's bill team at its meeting on 10 February 2009. Please follow the links below to the committee papers (including all submissions received) and the Official Report of the session.
The Committee published its report to the Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee on 4 March 2009. Please follow the link below to the report, which includes additional supplementary submissions.
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Arbitration (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 29 January 2009. At its meeting on 10 February 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee recieved 3 submissions, from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and Traprain Consultants Ltd and then forwarded to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee for consideration. Please follow the link below for the submissions.
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Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 2 March 2009. At its meeting on 24 March 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 1 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee received 10 submissions and then forwarded to the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee for consideration. Please follow the link below for the submission
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Tobacco and Primary Medical Serivces (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 25 February 2009. At its meeting on 24 March 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee took evidence from the Scottish Government's bill team at its meeting on 26 May 2009. Please follow the links below to the committee papers (including all submissions received) and the Official Report
The Committee published its report to the Health and Sport Committee on 18 June 2009. Please follow the link below to the report.
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Marine (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 29 April 2009. At its meeting on the 5 May 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee took evidence from the Scottish Government's bill team at its meeting on 2 June 2009. Please follow the links below to the committee papers (including all submissions received) and the Official Report.
The Committee published its report to the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee on 25 June 2009. Please follow the link below to the report
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Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 1 October 2009. At its meeting on the 6 October 2009, the Committee agreed to adopt level 2 scrutiny in relation to the Bill.
The Committee agreed to seek oral evidence form the Scottish Government bill team and written evidence from the Scottish Court Service, the Scottish Legal Aid Board, all local authorities, the Council of Mortgage Lenders, representatives of advice agencies and insolvency practitioners and The Edinburgh Gazette.
The Committee published it report to the Local Government and Communities Committee on 25 November 2009. Please follow the link below to the report
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Contact: For specific information on scrutiny of Financial Memoranda, please contact Allan Campbell, Assistant Clerk to the Committee, on 0131 348 5451 or email finance.committee@scottish.parliament.uk
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