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Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee [Session 6]


Minutes: 19 February 2026

Thursday, 19 February 2026

6th Meeting, 2026

Start time:09:30am
End time: 10:22am
Location: T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
Published: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Minutes


1. Standing Order Rule Changes (in private):

The Committee considered a note from the Clerk and agreed to recommend minor Standing Orders rule changes to the Parliament. The Committee also agreed to write to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in relation to a possible change to Rule 9.14 and to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee in relation to Temporary Rule 4.




2. Standing Order Rule Changes (in private): Elected Conveners

The Committee considered a note from the Clerk and agreed to consider a draft report in private at a future meeting.


3. Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill (in private):

The Committee discussed its approach to the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill after Stage 1 and agreed to write to the Member in Charge and the Parliamentary Bureau.


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