Declaration

I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment, and I am satisfied that it represents a fair and reasonable view of the expected costs, benefits, and impact of the policy, and that these have been taken into account when making the policy decision. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.

I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.

Signed:

Date: 16/08/2024

Minister's name: Jim Fairlie MSP

Minister's title: Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity

Scottish Government Contact point: Bridget.Bryden@transport.gov.scot