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Agenda item 1 relates to consideration of a complaint that was referred to the committee, at stage 3 of the complaints process. The code of conduct specifies that initial consideration should take place in private to avoid prejudice to any possible further investigation.
It may be printed and published in documentary form at a later date.We should hold a discussion on the general principles of a code of conduct for members and of a guide to the rules relating to the code of conduct.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 November 2004
I do not know what you think of the reply that we got, but there may be some cause for concern still. I agree. It is clear that the code of practice is legislative in character.
At a later date, we will consider various changes to the code of conduct. Members should have a copy of some draft standing orders and a covering note for each one that sets out the background to the changes.
Can you confirm who is responsible for determining whether the ministerial code has been breached and whether the minister has been asked to make a statement to the Parliament?
Will he give an undertaking that the access code will give out the clear message that visitors to the countryside are largely responsible for their own safety?
Members indicated agreement. Section 2 is on the code of practice. Members will remember that we endorsed the commitment to consult on the code of practice.