Statutory Instruments of the Scottish Parliament

(a) ensure that the public is informed, whether by public notice or other appropriate means such as electronic media, about any proposals for the establishment, review or revision of an action programme;

(b) ensure that information about the proposals referred to in sub paragraph (a) above is made available to the public, including information about the right to participate in decision making in relation to those proposals;

(c) ensure that the public is entitled to make comments before any decision is made on the establishment, review or revision of an action programme;

(d) in making any such decision, take due account of the results of the public participation; and

(e) having examined the comments made and opinions expressed by the public, make reasonable efforts to inform the public about-


(i) the decisions taken and the reasons and considerations on which those decisions are based; and

(ii) the public participation process.

    (3) The Scottish Ministers shall publish any information required to carry out their functions under paragraphs (1) and (2) above in such manner as they consider appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of the public and without prejudice to the foregoing shall-

(a) publish such information on their website; and

(b) specify in a notice on the website the detailed arrangements made to enable public participation in the establishment, review or revision of an action programme including-


(i) the address to which comments may be submitted; and

(ii) the period within which such comments may be submitted.

    (4) The Scottish Ministers shall ensure that sufficient time is allowed for each of the different stages of public participation required by paragraph (2) above.".