| Description | This report presents the analysis of responses to a public consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill |
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| ISBN | 9780755972043 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | August 2008 |
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| Website Publication Date | August 20, 2008 |
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Reid Howie Associates
ISBN 978 0 7559 7204 3 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
This document is also available in pdf format (860k)
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION 1: THE CONSULTATION
Background
The consultation process
Submissions and respondents
Analysis and presentation of the data
The way forward
SECTION 2: TARGETS
The basis of the target
Provision to alter the gases which are included
Incentives
Changes to the means of measurement
Taking account of emissions trading schemes
International credits
Provision to change the level of the target
Other issues relating to targets
Summary of issues: Targets
SECTION 3: SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK
Factors when setting the level of budgets
Length of budget periods
Setting budget periods in advance
Banking and borrowing
Interim point targets
Summary of issues: Supporting Framework
SECTION 4: REPORTING AND SCRUTINY FRAMEWORK
Reporting by Scottish Ministers
Parliamentary scrutiny
Advice to the Scottish Government
Monitoring progress
Scrutinising policies
Arm's length functions
Other issues relating to the reporting and scrutiny framework
Summary of issues: Reporting and Scrutiny Framework
SECTION 5: SUPPORTING MEASURES
Public sector duties
Statutory guidance
Reporting
Best value guidance
Other comments on public sector duties, guidance and reporting
Enabling powers
Adaptation
Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act
Equality implications
Amendment of existing legislation
Summary of issues: Supporting Measures
SECTION 6: OTHER ISSUES
The nature of respondents
Expressions of welcome for the Bill or process
The importance of climate change and the need for action
The approach of the Bill
Ways of working
Resources
Comments on specific aspects of the document or process
Overarching themes
Summary: Other Issues
ANNEX 1 THE WRITTEN CONSULTATION QUESTIONS
ANNEX 2 THE CONSULTATION EVENTS
ANNEX 3 THE CAMPAIGNS
ANNEX 4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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