Decision on Taking Business in Private, Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1, Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1, Dual Mandates, Subordinate Legislation

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Committee Effectiveness Inquiry

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Interests, Decision on Taking Business in Private, Committee Effectiveness Inquiry

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Committee Effectiveness Inquiry

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Committee Effectiveness Inquiry

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Committee Effectiveness Inquiry

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Work of the Committee: Reports

Committee reports

Legacy report of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, Session 6

13th Report, 2026 (Session 6)

Published: 24 March 2026

Annual report of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 2025-26

12th Report, 2026 (Session 6)

Published: 19 March 2026

Subordinate legislation considered by the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee at its meeting on 5 March 2026

11th Report, 2026 (Session 6)

Published: 09 March 2026

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Work of the Committee: Committee Remit

To consider and report on the following (and any additional matter added under Rule 6.1.5A)— (a) the practice and procedures of the Parliament in relation to its business; (b) whether a member’s conduct is in accordance with these Rules and any Code of Conduct for members, matters relating to members interests, and any other matters relating to the conduct of members in carrying out their Parliamentary duties; (c) the adoption, amendment and application of any Code of Conduct for members; (d) matters relating to public appointments in Scotland; (e) matters relating to the regulation of lobbying; and (f) matters falling within the responsibility of the Minister for Parliamentary Business. 2. Where the Committee considers it appropriate, it may by motion recommend that a member’s rights and privileges be withdrawn to such extent and for such period as are specified in the motion."