Subordinate Legislation Committee, 07 Oct 2008
Meeting date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Official Report
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Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Bill: Stage 1
This is our first consideration of the bill at stage 1. The only delegated power in the bill appears in section 3, and is a power conferred on the Parliament to modify the Scottish parliamentary pension scheme—SPPS—by a resolution of the Parliament. Although it is not expressed as a power to make subordinate legislation, it is in order for us to consider the delegated power under standing orders rule 6.11.1(d), which states that the committee may consider and report on
"whether any proposed delegated powers in particular Bills or other legislation should be expressed as a power to make subordinate legislation."
The committee might wish to explore the appropriate level of scrutiny of the terms of resolutions that amend the pension scheme, as well as input into their drafting and accountability for them. Are members content to ask the Convener of the Scottish Parliament Pension Scheme Committee the three questions set out in the summary of recommendations?
Members indicated agreement.