On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I noted with interest the First Minister’s announcement in her statement that a Scottish elections (dates) bill is to be introduced, which will propose a five-year parliamentary term. Can you clarify that the date of future elections should be determined following cross-party consultation and debate in the Parliament, not by the First Minister alone?
Thank you, Ms Fee, and thank you for giving me early notification of your point of order.
I will quote directly from the First Minister’s statement, in which she said:
“I also confirm that the Scottish elections (dates) bill will propose a five-year term for the Scottish Parliament after next year’s election, to prevent a clash with the United Kingdom general election”.
Every bill proposes something. It will be for the Parliament to take evidence on, to discuss, to debate and to come to a conclusion on the Scottish elections (dates) bill.
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