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Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6)

  • Submitted by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-21049
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 19 March 2026

That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Orders rule changes – Elected Conveners (SP Paper 1033), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026.


Supported by: Ruth Maguire

Vote

Result 104 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 23 did not vote Agreed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Independent

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

No Party Affiliation

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0
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0
Abstained
0
Did not vote

Reform UK

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0
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0
Abstained
0
Did not vote