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Consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill analysis of responses [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Government Social Research 2008ISBN:
  • 9780755972043
ISSN:
  • 0950-2254
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.790941 $2 18
Online resources:
Partial 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
Summary: Sets out the results of a consultation on a proposed Scottish Climate Change Bill, which took place between January and April 2008 (see E142349 for the original consultation). The responses were based around the four main areas explored in the consultation: targets, supporting framework, reporting and scrutiny framework and supporting measures. Common themes from the responses included the serious and complex nature of climate change, the need for early action, the need for research and regular monitoring and reporting, and the need for clear direction and leadership.
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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

Sets out the results of a consultation on a proposed Scottish Climate Change Bill, which took place between January and April 2008 (see E142349 for the original consultation). The responses were based around the four main areas explored in the consultation: targets, supporting framework, reporting and scrutiny framework and supporting measures. Common themes from the responses included the serious and complex nature of climate change, the need for early action, the need for research and regular monitoring and reporting, and the need for clear direction and leadership.