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We cannot wait, because the bill will be in stage 2 after the October recess—it may be now for all I know. We will then have to take each bill at a time, make time for it somehow and not lose sight of the legislation while we are doing the inquiry.
The committee meeting on 27 June is our last scheduled meeting before the Parliament goes into recess during July and August. When the committee returns in September, it is likely to begin considering a draft preliminary stage report.
My colleague, Mr MacAskill, and I have not had a single opportunity since the summer recess to fulfil our duties to hold the Minister for Justice to account.