The next item of business is consideration of six Parliamentary Bureau motions. I ask Margaret Curran to move motion S2M-2389, on the approval of a Scottish statutory instrument.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that the Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning) (West Coast) (Scotland) Order 2005 (SSI 2005/34) be approved.—[Ms Margaret Curran.]
I serve notice that the Conservatives will object to the order. The issues have been well rehearsed over the years. We are showing a consistent line, despite the slight misunderstanding that arose in committee. Unfortunately, the Executive still refuses to acknowledge the realities of the situation and, until it does, we will consistently oppose SSIs of this nature.
I welcome Mr Aitken's new-found interest in scallops, although I know that Glasgow is a hotbed of scallop eating. However, I am disappointed to discover that he is continuing with what I regard as an extremely irresponsible Conservative line in consistently voting against a measure that we believe protects the health of the public and public confidence in the scallop industry in Scotland. I urge members to support the motion.
I ask Margaret Curran to move motion S2M-2390, on the approval on an SSI, and motions S2M-2394 to S2M-2397, on the designation of lead committees.
Motions moved,
That the Parliament agrees that the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2005 be approved.
That the Parliament agrees that the Justice 1 Committee be designated as lead committee in consideration of the European Communities (Matrimonial and Parental Responsibility Jurisdiction and Judgments) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005/42).
That the Parliament agrees that the Justice 1 Committee be designated as lead committee in consideration of Part 1 Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003: Draft Guidance for Local Authorities and National Park Authorities (SE/2005/14).
That the Parliament agrees that the Justice 2 Committee be designated as lead committee in consideration of the Community Reparation Orders (Requirements for Consultation and Prescribed Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005/18).
That the Parliament agrees that the Justice 1 Committee be designated as lead committee in consideration of the Family Law (Scotland) Bill.—[Ms Margaret Curran.]
The questions on the motions will be put at decision time.
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