Issue - meetings

Report by Chief Officer

The Board gave consideration to a report providing information on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill which had been introduced on 20 June 2022.  The report advised that the Bill was currently at Stage 1 which allowed the Scottish Parliament to debate and consult publicly on the general principles of the Bill.

The Chief Officer advised verbally that following publication of the report a call to respond had been received from the Parliamentary Committee.

Decision

The Integration Joint Board –

1.    Noted the proposed Bill and timeline.

2.    Noted the formation of an operational working group.

(Reference:  Report by Chief Officer dated 24 August 2022, submitted)