S6W-19525: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29/06/2023
To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of Lord Braid’s opinion on the judicial review of the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term lets licensing policy, what discussions it has had with (a) COSLA and (b) local authorities regarding the possible implications for other short-term let licensing schemes in Scotland.
Current Status: Expected Answer date 27/07/2023
S6W-19526: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29/06/2023
To ask the Scottish Government for what reasons it did not consider the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 to be the most appropriate means of regulating the short-term let sector, in the same manner as private rented landlords.
Current Status: Expected Answer date 27/07/2023
S6W-19527: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29/06/2023
To ask the Scottish Government for what reasons it provided powers to local authorities to set additional conditions to regulate the short-term let sector, but not for the long-term market, including in relation to a recognised standard of assurance about the safety status of the accommodation.
Current Status: Expected Answer date 27/07/2023