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Item 3 is on the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Bill. Today, we will consider the remaining delegated powers in the bill. Members will recall that, last week, we considered powers in parts 4 and 5.
Members indicated agreement.
Section 25 is on the definitions in schedule 1. Is the committee content to ask the questions on section 25(2) that are listed in the summary of recommendations?
Members indicated agreement.
Section 34 is headed "Power to change procedure to which subordinate legislation is subject", and our question is about section 34(2). Are members content to ask the Scottish Government to explain why it considers that, following any resolution of the Parliament under the terms of section 34(1), the Scottish ministers should have the discretion, rather than be required, to make an order making the necessary modification of any enactment to give effect to such a resolution?
Members indicated agreement.
Section 42 is headed "Publication, numbering and citation: regulations". Is the committee content to ask the questions on section 42(1) that are listed in the summary of recommendations?
Members indicated agreement.
Section 57 is on commencement. Are we satisfied that the commencement power in section 57(3) is acceptable and is not subject to procedure?
Members indicated agreement.