Consumers and competition

The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.

Scotland's Climate Assembly published their full report on 23 June 2021. It included 81 recommendations for the Scottish Government, who had six months to respond. This response sets out the existing and proposed actions that government will take in order to address their recommendations.

This draft heat network delivery plan sets out how the provisions of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, and related policies, will contribute to increased heat networks across Scotland. It also outlines the proposed regulatory regime for the heat networks sector in Scotland.

This consultation seeks views on achieving this vision and ensuring Fair Work remains at the heart of our labour market interventions, particularly in the context of COVID-19 and EU Exit, by identifying the relevant challenges and opportunities for Fair Work across the Scottish economy.

The Scottish Government's initial response to the final report of the Just Transition Commission. It sets out our long-term vision for just transition and provides details on our National Just Transition Planning Framework.

This consultation is to help focus and support the delivery of a duty on specified public authorities to consider the impact of their policies on consumers.

A consultation on the Energy Consumers Commission's project plan covering proposed spending of Scotland's share of the energy advocacy levy for 2021-2022.

This document sets out the Energy Consumers Commission's first work plan covering 2020-2021 ahead of the set up of Consumer Scotland in late 2021. Includes our proposed priorities for advocacy and specific projects to be completed.

Consultation considering whether regulatory measures are required to give greater protection to the public and reduce the level of poor electrical workmanship by a persistent rogue trader element. The consultation also discusses increasing consumer awareness.

An overview of the actions that we have been and are working on to make fairer deliveries for all.

Online map shows pricing by postcode.

Support to work safely.

Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.

Main findings arising from research of the current landscape of the accountability of Public Services in Scotland.

Legislation published to create Consumer Scotland.

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Consumer Scotland Bill introduced into Parliament on 5 June 2019.

Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Consumer Scotland Bill.

Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessment for the Consumer Scotland Bill.

Advice on purchasing products both online and in shops.

Analysis of responses received to our consultation on the proposed powers and functions of a new statutory body, Consumer Scotland. The consultation was open between July and September 2018.

Action plan outlining our committment to tackling unfair parcel delivery charges.

The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on the proposed powers and functions of a new consumer body, called Consumer Scotland.

Consultation on pet rescue centres.

1,200 vulnerable people will be protected.

Response to Scotland’s Nuisance Calls Commission, with actions to empower and protect individuals and encourage better business behaviour.

Views sought on legislative changes.

Brown: UK Government must do more.

Steps to combat issue to be discussed at second Nuisance Call Commission.

Provides details of our recently devolved consumer and competition powers.

Steps to combat issue to be discussed at industry-first summit.

More renewable heat than ever before.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scottish Government brings experts together to tackle the problem.

Our first step in identifying markets where Scottish consumers may not be getting a fair deal.

Our initial response to the Working Group's final report on consumer protection and competition policy.