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The Standards Committee is considering the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Bill with regard to its application to MSPs and ministers. We have made it clear that we think that MSPs should be included in the bill.I am looking for a volunteer.
First, I agree with the recommendation that MSPs should not submit petitions. Most of the MSPs with whom I have had contact agree that there are other ways in which we can pursue issues that are raised in petitions.
The petitioners do not see how that would be possible, nor does my MSP, or other MSPs, including Gordon Jackson.I appreciate the convener's comments to the committee and I will be cautious.
We could circulate information to MSPs indicating that responses are held and that any MSP who wants to pursue a petition can get in touch with the clerk if they want to see those responses.