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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Jane McLeod

Scotland uses Brexit mitigation powers for first time – on drinking water

POWERS passed to help in dealing with the impact of Brexit are being used for the first time to ensure Scotland’s drinking water aligns with standards set by the European Union.

Passed by MSPs at Holyrood, the EU Continuity Act 2020 makes sure that Scotland is able to maintain and advance standards shared between Scots and EU law – despite the UK having exited the EU.

New regulations under the act this week will comply with updated standards set by the World Health Organisation

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