On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I seek guidance from you on the conduct of business in the Parliament. I am well aware that Audit Scotland and the Auditor General for Scotland are not controlled either by the Executive or by Parliament, but Audit Scotland undertakes to produce reports for Parliament, properly to inform MSPs and the Executive. Is it therefore good practice—never mind good manners—that the press and other agencies outside Parliament should have prior sight of the report that is to be published tomorrow? All members have an interest in it and I know that, like me, other Edinburgh MSPs are anxious to see it. I will not touch on the contents of the report, but merely seek your guidance on the correct operation of how Audit Scotland interprets its responsibility to Parliament.
My initial reaction is that that is not good practice, but I will look into the matter a little further. In the meantime, I understand that the report on relocation is available at the chamber desk. Audit Scotland will no doubt note what you have said now that it is on the record. I will look into the matter.
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