Smarter Regulation and Competitiveness The Scottish Perspective Prof Russel Griggs, OBE Regulatory Review Group, Chair July 2013

Devolution in Scotland Scottish Parliament - established 1999 Powers in devolved matters transferred to Scottish Ministers Scotland Act sets out matters devolved to the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Government Economic Strategy PURPOSE: Sustainable Economic Growth Better regulation - important role in promoting competitiveness and delivering sustainable economic growth

Regulatory Review Group Independent advisory body to Scottish Government on better regulation Aims To create a culture and environment in Scotland where both business and Government work together to create better regulation for all To create a culture and environment in Scotland where both business and Government work together to create better regulation for all Make Scotland recognised as leading country in Europe in terms of better regulation Make Scotland recognised as leading country in Europe in terms of better regulation

Regulatory Review Group What we do Advise and assist Scottish Government Advise and assist Scottish Government Work with Regulators Work with Regulators Review existing regulation Review existing regulation Look into issues raised by business, regulators, Government or other stakeholders Look into issues raised by business, regulators, Government or other stakeholders  to ensure proportionality, consistency, transparency, accountability and targeting

Achievements Include: Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments Business and Regulatory Impact Assessments Regulators embarking on change programmes Regulators embarking on change programmes Public Services Reform Act – section 17 Public Services Reform Act – section 17 Specific regulatory issues examined (ie MCS, EPC) Specific regulatory issues examined (ie MCS, EPC) Review of Licensing (Scotland) Act Review of Licensing (Scotland) Act Innovative Regulatory Exercises Innovative Regulatory Exercises Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill

Working to deliver better and smarter regulation  Move towards an enabling, outcomes based approach  Partnership working  Communication  better understanding  Development of legislation as important as delivery Scotland UK Europe

Working to deliver better and smarter regulation Key considerations: Early assessment of impact Early assessment of impact Engagement with business – esp small business Engagement with business – esp small business Audit – Proportionality Audit – Proportionality Scotland UK Europe

Smarter Regulation and Competitiveness: The Scottish Perspective Questions? Prof Russel Griggs, OBE Regulatory Review Group, Chair