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The Commissioner investigates complaints about the behaviour of MSPs, local authority councillors, and board members of public bodies and about lobbyists, and look into how people are appointed to the boards of public bodies in Scotland.
Introduction
At its meetings on 29 April iRona MacKay MSP substituted for Bill Kidd MSP at this meeting. and 3 June 2025, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee ("the Committee") considered the delegated powers contained in the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill ("the Bill") at Stage 1.
Background to the Bill
The Bill is a members' bill, introduced on 20 June 2023 by Christine Grahame MSP. A draft proposal was originally lodged and consulted on by the same Member in May 2018 and a final proposal for a Bill lodged in February 2019.
We appointed three rapporteurs to act on our behalf and they were able to participate in one of the evidence sessions held by that Committee in Westminster; only the second time MSPs have participated with MPs on inquiry work.
Introduction
At its meetings on 3iRona Mackay MSP substituted for Stuart McMillan MSP and 31 October iiOliver Mundell MSP submitted apologies for this meeting. 2023, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee considered the delegated powers contained in the Circular Economy...