Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee was established in June 2021. It focuses on:
- the Parliament’s procedures rules for MSPs' behaviour and conduct
- rules on lobbying,
- and elections and referendums
Next meeting of the committee
Details of the next meeting are not available yet.
Dates for future meetings
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee usually meets weekly on Thursdays.
Previous meetings of the committee
Work of the Committee
Facal-luirg
Facal-luirg
Correspondence
Correspondence
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Freedom of Information Reform Scotland Bill 2 March 2026
2 March 2026
Letter from Katy Clark MSP dated 2 March 2026
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Scottish Parliament Recall and Removal of Members Bill dated 18 February 2026
18 February 2026
Letter from Graham Simpson MSP dated 18 February 2026
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Review of Members of the Scottish Parliament Complaints Sanctions Process dated 16 February 2026
16 February 2026
Letter from the Convener to the Presiding Officer
Official Reports of meetings
Official Reports of meetings
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Ethical Standards Commissioner
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Scottish Information Commissioner
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Subordinate Legislation
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 2
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Complaint
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Document subject to Parliamentary Control
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Meeting date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Reports
Committee reports
Published: 09 March 2026
A report on the Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353)
Standing Order rule changes - Miscellaneous and minor amendments
Published: 09 March 2026
A report setting out proposed Standing Order rule changes regarding Miscellaneous and minor amendments.
Published: 04 March 2026
A report on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s consideration of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 [draft].
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."
Facal-luirg
Martin Whitfield
Convener
Scottish Labour
Ruth Maguire
Deputy Convener
Scottish National Party
Emma Roddick
Member
Scottish National Party
Sue Webber
Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Annie Wells
Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Full details of committee membership, including substitute and previous members