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Announcement of the legislative programme over the next 9 months.
The priorities programme will go even further than it
has already and take real steps to continue making the improvements local
residents want.
Cunninghame North MSP
Allan Wilson says the work of the Scottish Parliament in the last 12 months
is making Scotland and North Ayrshire a better and safer place to live and
work.
The Labour MSP was speaking following a legislative statement by
Parliamentary Business Minister, Margaret Curran, which highlighted the
legislation and guidance which has been passed by parliament in the last 12
months and sets out the programme of work for the next 9 months, until the
2007 elections.
Allan Wilson says the priorities programme will go even further than it has
already and take real steps to continue making the improvements local
residents want.
Speaking about the statement, Allan Wilson MSP said: “What constituents have
asked me over the last few years is for a commitment to tackle health
problems, improve local education services and confront crime and
anti-social behaviour in their communities”.
“The last 12 months have been extremely busy in parliament but we have kept
our promise to our constituents and delivered tough new laws which will help
build safer communities and protect the most vulnerable”.
“The announcement of the legislative programme over the next 9 months, takes
these improvements even further, with a strong timetable to protect
vulnerable adults at risk of abuse through the Adult Support & Protection
Bill; improve the justice system by ending the automatic early release of
criminals and further tackle knife crime through the Sentencing Bill and
bring the planning system up-to-date with the community at its heart”.
“Over the coming months I will be working hard to deliver these priorities
and make the improvements local people have demanded.”
Notes:
Since September last year, the Scottish Parliament has passed a whole suite
of bills to make Scotland a better place. Some of these include:
The Management of Offenders Act, Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice
Act and the Joint Inspection Act, building a safer Scotland and protecting
those most vulnerable.
The Family Law Act, putting the welfare, safety and rights of the child at
the heart of new laws.
The Human Tissue Act giving reassurance to those who lose loved ones in
tragic circumstances.
The Smoking Health and Social Care Act, making Scotland a healthier place to
live and work.
The next 9 months will see the Scottish Parliament focus on:
The adoption & Children Bill to strengthen families and allow more children
a family of their own.
The Adult Support & Protection Bill to protect adults at risk of abuse.
The Bankruptcy & Diligence Bill to strike a balance between debtors and
creditors and allow people to get on with their lives.
The Criminal Proceedings Reform Bill to make justice quicker and better, in
particular by toughening up on bail.
The Legal Profession * Legal Aid Bill to improve the service we get from the
legal profession.
The Planning Bill to bring in a system that is quicker and more efficient
with community involvement at its heart.
The Crofting Bill to expand and safeguard crafting for the twenty-first
century.
A Bill to create a Scottish Human Rights Commission.
The Sentencing Bill to improve sentencing and tackle knife crime.
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups Bill, following the Bichard report to
protect the most vulnerable in society.
The Asbestos Damages Bill to address the issues of relatives’ claims.
The Schools Nutrition & Health Promotion Bill to establish healthier school
meals.
The Transport and Works Bill to bring greater consistency for handling
development applications.
The Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill to strike a balance for the fish farming
industry between prosperity and employment for rural communities.
For information on the full legislative programme please visit;
www.scotland.gov.uk/News
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