The Committee took evidence on the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of Non-executive Directors of the Scottish National Investment Bank plc as Specified Authorities) Order 2020 [draft] from Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture at its meeting on 24 March 2020. The Official Report will be available on the Committee's website.

During the debate, questions arose regarding the appointment process for the Bank's chair.

The instrument will enable the appointment of members to the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) to be regulated by the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life. The instrument will allow Non-Executive Board members to be recruited and appointed in 2020 ahead of the body taking on its full functions.

The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee considered the instrument at its meeting on 17 March 2020 and agreed that no points arose.

Following evidence, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture moved motion S5M-21312—

That the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee recommends that the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of Non-executive Directors of the Scottish National Investment Bank plc as Specified Authorities) Order 2020 [draft] be approved.

The motion was agreed to without debate or dissent.