Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee was established in June 2021. It focuses on:
- the Parliament’s procedures rules for MSPs' behaviour and conduct
- rules on lobbying,
- and elections and referendums
Next meeting of the committee
Details of the next meeting are not available yet.
Dates for future meetings
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee usually meets weekly on Thursdays.
Previous meetings of the committee
Work of the Committee
Completed work
Committee effectiveness
Complaints
Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Legislative Consent Memorandums
Parliamentary privilege
Parliamentary procedures and practices inquiry
Proxy Voting Pilot review
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill
Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Gender Sensitive Audit
Correspondence
Correspondence
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Freedom of Information Reform Scotland Bill 25 March 2026
25 March 2026
Letter from the Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans Section 60 Code of Practice
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Standing Order Rule changes Members Bills 11 March 2026
11 March 2026
Letter from the Convener to Presiding Officer dated 11 March 2026
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Freedom of Information Reform Scotland Bill 2 March 2026
2 March 2026
Letter from Katy Clark MSP dated 2 March 2026
Official Reports of meetings
Official Reports of meetings
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Representation of the People Bill (Legislative Consent Memorandum)
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Ethical Standards Commissioner
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Scottish Information Commissioner
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Subordinate Legislation
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 2
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Complaint
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Document subject to Parliamentary Control
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Reports
Committee reports
Legacy report of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, Session 6
Published: 24 March 2026
Legacy report of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, Session 6
Annual report of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 2025-26
Published: 19 March 2026
Annual report of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 2025-26
Published: 09 March 2026
A report on the Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353)
Committee Remit
To consider and report on the following (and any additional matter added under Rule 6.1.5A)— (a) the practice and procedures of the Parliament in relation to its business; (b) whether a member’s conduct is in accordance with these Rules and any Code of Conduct for members, matters relating to members interests, and any other matters relating to the conduct of members in carrying out their Parliamentary duties; (c) the adoption, amendment and application of any Code of Conduct for members; (d) matters relating to public appointments in Scotland; (e) matters relating to the regulation of lobbying; and (f) matters falling within the responsibility of the Minister for Parliamentary Business. 2. Where the Committee considers it appropriate, it may by motion recommend that a member’s rights and privileges be withdrawn to such extent and for such period as are specified in the motion."
Current Members
Martin Whitfield
Convener
Scottish Labour
Ruth Maguire
Deputy Convener
Scottish National Party
Emma Roddick
Member
Scottish National Party
Sue Webber
Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Annie Wells
Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Full details of committee membership, including substitute and previous members