Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting Minutes
14th Meeting, 2022
- Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
- Session: 6
- Location: TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
- Meeting opened at: 09:15
- Meeting closed at: 11:00
- Published: Thursday, June 9, 2022 03:42pm
Committee Members Attendees
- Martin Whitfield (Convener)
- Bob Doris (Deputy Convener)
- Collette Stevenson (Member)
- Alexander Stewart (Member)
Apologies received from
Substitute Members Attendees
1 Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 7 in private.
2 Declaration of interests:
Alexander Stewart MSP had no relevant interests to declare.
3 Cross-Party Group:
The Committee considered an application for recognition from the proposed Cross-Party Group on Europe, and took evidence from—
Katy Clark MSP, Convener of the proposed CPG on Europe, Scottish Parliament.
4 Cross-Party Group - approval:
One Member expressed concerns. The Committee agreed to accord recognition to the proposed Cross-Party Group on Europe.
5 Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland(In Private):
The Committee considered a revision to the Directions made under the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Act 2002.
6 Code of Conduct Rule Changes(In Private)
The Committee considered draft Code of Conduct Rule changes.
7 Future parliamentary procedures and practices:
The Committee considered correspondence in relation to the inquiry.