30 March 1995

Dear Colleague

THE REGISTERED ESTABLISHMENTS (FEES) (SCOTLAND) ORDER 1995

Summary

1. This Circular advises local authorities of the new fees relating to the registration of establishments which come into force on 1 April 1995 under the Registered Establishments (Fees) (Scotland) Order 1995.

Background

2. Following consultation, the 1995 Order increases by 10% the maximum fees prescribed by the Secretary of State for the registration of establishments set out in the Registered Establishments (Fees) (Scotland) Order 1993, which is revoked. The timing of the increase is consistent with the commitment given by Ministers in 1993 that the fees should be reviewed every 2 years. The Order also sets out the times at which the fees are payable.

3. Authorities are reminded that their powers to charge for registration applies to adult residential care establishments only. The present legislation does not allow a charge to be made for the registration of day care facilities.

Action

4. Authorities should apply the new fee maxima from 1 April 1995. Copies of the Order may be purchased from HMSO, 71 Lothian Road, Edinburgh.

Contact Point

5. Please direct any enquiries about this Circular to Mr Trevor Hall, Social Work Services Group, Room 44, James Craig Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3BA (telephone 0131 244 5455).

Yours faithfully

GAVIN ANDERSON