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Under agenda item 4, we are considering five instruments, on which no points have been raised.
Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No 2) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/216)
Charges for Residues Surveillance Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/218)
Academic Awards and Distinctions (SRUC) (Scotland) Order of Council 2024 (SSI 2024/219)
Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (Permitted Disclosure of Information) Order 2024 (SSI 2024/220)
Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment (No 2) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/225)
Tim Eagle wants to comment.
I just want to draw to the committee’s attention an issue relating to Scottish statutory instrument 2024/218. Although I have no problems with the SSI, a 62.5 per cent increase in cost, from £5 million to £8 million, is predicted, and I wonder whether it is worth flagging that to the lead committee. Although the cost is spread over a broad base, it is important that we look at that, ultimately, for those who have to pay it.
Is everyone content that we raise that with the lead committee?
Members indicated agreement.
Notwithstanding that, is the committee content with the instruments?
Members indicated agreement.