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Graham Simpson has some questions for you.10:00 Mr Davies mentioned the S code, which is the Scottish code. I remember that we asked you about that last year.
In accordance with section 3 of the code of conduct, I invite Daniel Johnson MSP to declare any interests that are relevant to the remit of the committee. ?
The minister’s response also notes that work has not progressed on the voluntary code of practice as anticipated, and adds that “this code would apply only where homeowners pay a land-owning land maintenance company for management of the open spaces that are owned by the land maintenance company.”
For that reason, the committee must conclude that Jackson Carlaw MSP breached section 13(1) of the 2006 act and paragraphs 6 to 8 of section 2 of the code of conduct for MSPs. The committee therefore agrees with the commissioner’s findings in fact and conclusion that Jackson Carlaw’s conduct in not declaring a financial interest breached the 2006 act and the code.
The Commissioner will also be required to gain the approval of the Scottish Ministers before the code is finalised. Any changes to the code would be made by the Commissioner following consultation. 31.
What main factors should be considered in order to ensure that the code is robust enough? Following on from what Professor Wiles said, it is important that a code of practice is driven by clear principles.