Chamber and committees

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

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Meeting Agenda

29th Meeting, 2025

• Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Session: 6
• Location: T1.40-CR5 The Smith Room
• Start time: 10:00am
• Published: Friday, October 24, 2025 02:59pm

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1 Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in private.

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2 Instruments subject to affirmative procedure

The Committee will consider the following—

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft)

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DPLR/S6/25/29/1(P) (Private Paper)

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3 Instruments subject to negative procedure

The Committee will consider the following—

Qualifications Scotland (Appointment of Initial Members) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/278)
National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/280)

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4 Instruments/documents laid for consultation

The Committee will consider the following—

Proposed Draft Order: Public Services Reform (Scottish Water) Order 2026 (SG/2025/238)

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5 Evidence session with the Minister for Parliamentary Business

The Committee will take evidence from—

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Witnesses

Graeme Dey, Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans, Scottish Government

Steven MacGregor, Head of Parliament and Legislation Unit, Scottish Government

Claire Trail, SSI and UK Legislation Team Leader, Scottish Government

Douglas Kerr, Deputy Legislation Co-ordinator, Scottish Government Legal Department, Scottish Government

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DPLR/S6/25/29/2(P) (Private Paper)

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6 Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/3(P) (Private Paper)

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7 Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/4(P) (Private Paper)

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8 Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/5(P) (Private Paper)

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9 Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/6(P) (Private Paper)

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10 Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the Scottish Government's response to points raised on the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/7(P) (Private Paper)

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11 Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (UK Parliament legislation)

The Committee will consider the Legislative Consent Memorandum and powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence in the Bill.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/8(P) (Private Paper)

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12 Pension Schemes Bill (UK Parliament legislation)

The Committee will consider the Legislative Consent Memorandum and powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence in the Bill.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/9(P) (Private Paper)

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13 Contracts (Formation and Remedies) Bill

The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/10(P) (Private Paper)

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14 Evidence Session

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 5.

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15 Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the Member-charge's response to points raised on the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

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DPLR/S6/25/29/11(P) (Private Paper)

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