Oqps.gov.uk
Title
Office of the Queen's Printer for Scotland
Description
The Office of the Queen's Printer for Scotland (OQPS) delivers a range of services to the public, information industry and government relating to access and reuse of the Scottish Administration's information and mirrors the policies formulated by Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO) ensuring a consistent UK wide approach to Crown material.
Increasing liberalisation has been the backdrop to numerous policy initiatives across the UK, all designed to increase public awareness and access to official information. Responsible for Crown copyright and database rights in the works of the Scottish Administration, and advising Scottish departments on official publishing matters, the Queen's Printer for Scotland (QPS) issues Scottish specific Guidance Notes which complement those issued by HMSO on how to use material as diverse as Scottish Legislation, copyright notices on government websites and reproduction of Press Notices issued by the Scottish Administration
The QPS procures major contracts with the private sector covering the printing and publication of all Scottish legislation and the official Edinburgh Gazette which ensures their widespread availability. These materials are published simultaneously on the Internet and in print with both media carrying official status. Working with HMSO and combined with close liaison with the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive the QPS helps ensure that a streamlined and coherent approach is maintained across the UK.
