In accordance with section 52(4) and (6) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have carried out a review of the operation of the provisions in its schedule and in doing so, have consulted such persons as they consider appropriate.

In accordance with section 52(7) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have laid before the Scottish Parliament a statement of reasons as to why this instrument should be made, the findings of the review carried out under section 52(4) of that Act and what consultation was undertaken in carrying out that review.