Part 1The regulatory objectives etc.
Role of Ministers
4Ministerial oversight
1
Subsections (2) and (3) apply in relation to the exercise by the Scottish Ministers of their functions—
a
under Parts 2 and 3, or
b
under section 125(3) or otherwise arising by virtue of Part 4 (except sections 141(c) and 145(1)).
2
The Scottish Ministers must, so far as practicable, act in a way which—
a
is compatible with the regulatory objectives, and
b
they consider most appropriate with a view to meeting those objectives.
3
The Scottish Ministers must adopt best regulatory practice under which (in particular) regulatory activities should be—
a
carried out—
i
effectively (but without giving rise to unnecessary burdens),
ii
in a way that is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent,
b
targeted only at such cases as require action.