Item 5 is consideration of the delegated powers provisions in the Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill after stage 2. Members will have noted that the Scottish Government has provided a supplementary delegated powers memorandum and will have seen the briefing paper. Stage 3 consideration of the bill is due to take place on Wednesday 16 January and, given that the deadline for lodging amendments is 4.30 pm on Thursday 10 January, the committee might wish to agree on its conclusions today.
Does the committee agree to report that it is satisfied in principle with the power in section 4 of the bill as amended at stage 2?
Finally, does the committee agree to report that it is satisfied that the amended power in section 59 of the 2002 act will continue to be subject to the affirmative procedure?
We now move to item 6, which we will take in private.
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