Minutes: 17 March 2026

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5, 6 and 7 in private.

2. Instruments subject to negative procedure:

The Committee agreed to bring to the attention of the Parliament the following—

Non-Domestic Rates (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/135)

3. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure:

The Committee agreed to bring to the attention of the Parliament the following—

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/113 (C.9))

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following—

Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/115 (C.10))
Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/119 (C.11))
Renters' Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provision and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/125 (C.13))
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/127 (C.14))
Scottish Languages Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/128 (C.15))
Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/129 (C.16))

4. Crime and Policing Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered the fourth supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum and powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence in the Bill. It agreed to report to the lead committee on the Bill, the Criminal Justice Committee.

5. Tobacco and Vapes Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered the second supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum and powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence in the Bill. It agreed to report to the lead committee on the Bill, the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee.

6. Representation of the People Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered the Legislative Consent Memorandum, and that it covers powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence in the Bill. It noted the Memorandum, and that the Scottish Government has indicated it does not intend to lodge a motion on legislative consent prior to the Scottish parliamentary election in May 2026. It agreed to defer any further consideration of the LCM to its successor committee.

7. Framework legislation and Henry VIII powers (in private):

The Committee considered an update on a draft guidance document, and agreed to publish the finalised document.