Minutes: 10 November 2026

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 5 in private.

2. Draft instruments subject to approval:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on—

The draft Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Thresholds) Amendment Order 2027

The draft Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Modification) (Scotland) Regulations 2027

3. Instruments subject to annulment:

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

The Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Functions and Transfer of Property etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026 (SI 2026/1095)

The Committee agreed that no points arose on—

The Scottish Administration (Offices) Order 2026 (SI 2026/1097 (S. 1))

The Parking Attendants (Wearing of Uniforms) (Dumfries and Galloway Council) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/295)

The Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Dumfries and Galloway Council) Designation Order 2026 (SSI 2026/296)

The Mobile Homes (Written Statement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/320)

4. Instrument not subject to parliamentary procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/294 (C. 34))

5. Representation of the People Bill (UK Parliament legislation) – delegated powers (in private):

The Committee considered the response from the Scottish Government, with reference to LCM-S7-7b. The Committee agreed to report to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.