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However, we must remember that other Parliaments have had a longer experience than we have, and they may already have considered or tried co-option.There may also be problems with standing advisers.
As members might recall, at our previous meeting, we agreed that the groups that may give oral evidence in September and October were to submit their witness lists and summaries by 6 May.
Amendment 2 makes a small technical change to reflect the fact that, under the provisions of the bill, the due date of an ordinary election may not be the first Thursday in May.