Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting Minutes
9th Meeting, 2021
- Date: Thursday, November 25, 2021
- Session: 6
- Location: TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
- Meeting opened at: 09:00
- Meeting closed at: 11:39
- Published: Thursday, November 25, 2021 02:57pm
Committee Members Attendees
- Martin Whitfield (Convener)
- Bob Doris (Deputy Convener)
- Paul McLennan (Member)
- Edward Mountain (Member)
- Tess White (Member)
1 Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.
2 Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed that its consideration of complaint reports from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland should be taken in private at future meetings.
3 Elections Bill (UK Parliament legislation):
The Committee took evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S6) 8 from—
George Adam, Minister for Parliamentary Business, Iain Hockenhull,Elections Bill Team Leader and Penny Curtis,Deputy Director, Elections and Freedom of Information Division, Scottish Government .
Paul McLennan declared an interest that he is a serving Councillor.
4 Elections Bill (UK Parliament legislation)(In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
5 Standing Order Rule changes (in Private):
The Committee agreed its approach to draft Standing Order Rule changes.
6 Work programme (In Private):
The Committee considered its work programme.