Mentions:
1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) , construction, food waste and household waste. - Speech Link
2: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) The concerns expressed by the retail and hospitality sectors in relation to food were highlighted by - Speech Link
3: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Prior to that, it has been deep-freeze units full of food, it has been asbestos, it has been oil and - Speech Link
4: Simpson, Graham (Con - Central Scotland) It is vital that drink cartons remain in the metal, plastic and beverage carton collection stream, as - Speech Link

S6W-27945

Asked by: Wells, Annie (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - Glasgow)

Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its proposals on restricting promotions of foods high in fat, salt or sugar, what assessment it has made of the potential impact that the proposed restrictions will have on the food and drink industry in Scotland, in light of reports that the industry is facing challenges due to regulatory burdens that increase the cost of doing business, the delay to the proposed Deposit Return Scheme, and uncertainty about the future of extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes.

Answered by Minto, Jenni - Minister for Public Health and Women's Health

The public consultation on the detail of proposed regulations to restrict promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt closed on 21 May 2024. A partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) was published alongside the consultation, setting out the rationale for Government intervention and welcoming feedback on the expected impact on businesses of proposals. Consultation responses including feedback on the BRIA are now being analysed.

The consultation was run in parallel with an extensive and inclusive programme of stakeholder engagement. We will continue to engage with business, including the food and drink industry in Scotland, to finalise the BRIA.

In addition work continues with the independent Regulatory Review Group (RRG) to support Scottish Ministers in improving the regulatory environment for businesses and their involvement in the process. This work includes scrutiny of proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt.

S6W-27944

Asked by: Wells, Annie (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - Glasgow)

Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its proposals on restricting promotions of foods high in fat, salt or sugar, what assessment it has made of any unintended consequences of potentially introducing different restrictions to those that are already in place in England, including regarding any increase in bureaucracy and cost, in light of the acknowledgement in the Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment of the "inter-connected food environment in the UK".

Answered by Minto, Jenni - Minister for Public Health and Women's Health

The public consultation on the detail of proposed regulations to restrict promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt closed on 21 May 2024. A partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) was published alongside the consultation, setting out the rationale for Government intervention and welcoming feedback on the expected impact on businesses of proposals. Consultation responses including feedback on the BRIA are now being analysed.

The consultation was run in parallel with an extensive and inclusive programme of stakeholder engagement. We will continue to engage with stakeholders to finalise the BRIA and further develop a full suite of impact assessments that will be used in the decision making process to help inform the final policy.

Report Jun. 21 2024

Found: Post-legislative scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 A report by the Economy and Fair