Committee
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee 09 May 2023
09 May 2023 · S6 · Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Item of business
Powers of Attorney Bill
Thank you very much, minister. As no other member has a question, I will ask a small question. The minister might well want to write to the committee on this issue if she is not able to address it directly today. Ahead of the session, the committee received submissions from the Law Society of Scotland, the Faculty of Advocates and the Office of the Public Guardian in Scotland. The Law Society of Scotland raised one issue relating to the recognition of Scottish powers of attorney in England and Wales, which is causing practical difficulties and is the source of “frequent complaints”, which the Law Society of Scotland advises the committee the UK bill will not resolve. Are there any plans for the Scottish Government to consider that issue? If so, what would the timescale be?
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The Convener
SNP
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Maree Todd
SNP
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The Convener
SNP
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Maree Todd
SNP
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The Convener
SNP
I thank the minister for her answer. As no other members of the committee have any questions, I thank the witnesses for their attendance.