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110	2		_aReid Howie Associates _95596
245	0	0	_aConsultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill _banalysis of responses _h[electronic resource]
260			_aEdinburgh _bScottish Government Social Research _c2008
505	2		_aExecutive summary -- Section 1: the consultation: background; the consultation process; submissions and respondents; analysis and presentation of the data; the way forward
505	2		_aSection 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
505	2		_aSection 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
505	2		_aSection 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
505	2		_aSection 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
505	2		_aSection 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
520			_aSets 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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690			_aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/15113442/0 _zView the report free of charge at www.scotland.gov.uk...
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