Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, 18 Mar 2008

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Official Report 219KB pdf

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Cross-party Group

Agenda item 2 seeks the committee's agreement to establish a cross-party group. Members will be aware that, in considering whether to approve proposed cross-party groups, we should take account of a range of matters, such as a group's purpose and whether a group is being formed on the basis of public interest.

The group that we are considering is the proposed CPG on disability. Michael McMahon, the group's convener, is unable to attend this meeting, but he has provided me with information. Members will note from the briefing paper that individuals appear to be listed in the non-MSP organisation category, but Michael McMahon has confirmed that that will be changed to refer to only organisations. He has also confirmed that the group does not receive any financial or material benefits because of Remploy's support and services.

If members have no questions on the proposal, do we agree to approve the cross-party group on disability?

Members indicated agreement.