Subordinate Legislation Committee,

Meeting date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Item 4 is consideration of the delegated powers in the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Bill. You—not me—took oral evidence from Government officials at the committee's meeting last week. We have all had a chance to reflect on what was said and we have the legal brief.

As members have no comments, do we agree that the further clarification that the Scottish Government has provided on the proposed power in section 22 is satisfactory, such that we may be content with the power as set out in that section, and that, on the understanding that the power in section 22 to amend enactments is to be construed strictly, it is not subject to parliamentary procedure?

Members indicated agreement.