SCHEDULE 1NLS

Reports

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(1)

As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, NLS must prepare a report which is—

(a)

to provide information on the exercise of its functions during that year, and

(b)

to include a copy of the statement of accounts for that year audited by the Auditor General for Scotland.

(2)

NLS must—

(a)

send a copy of the report to the Scottish Ministers, and

(b)

publish the report.

(3)

The Scottish Ministers must lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.

(4)

NLS may publish such other reports and information on matters relevant to its functions as it considers appropriate.