Scottish Languages Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment

Business and regulatory impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.


Declaration and Publication

The Cabinet Secretary or Minister responsible for the policy (or the Chief Executive of non-departmental public bodies and other agencies if appropriate) is required to sign off all BRIAs prior to publication. Use appropriate text from choices below:

Sign-off for Partial BRIAs:

I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that, given the available evidence, it represents a reasonable view of the likely costs, benefits and impact of the leading options. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.

Signed: Jenny Gilruth

Date: 13 February 2024

Minister's name Ms Jenny Gilruth MSP

Minister's title Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills

Scottish Government Contact point: Niall Bartlett, Gaelic and Scots Division – Niall.bartlett@gov.scot

Contact

Email: niall.bartlett@gov.scot

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