Meeting of the Parliament

Meeting date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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Parliamentary Bureau Motions

The next item of business is consideration of two Parliamentary Bureau motions—S6M-07746, on committee remits, and S6M-07747 on the office of the clerk.

Motions moved,

That the Parliament agrees that—

(a) the remit of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee be amended to—

To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, with the exception of matters relating to rural land use, wildlife crime and animal welfare.

(b) the name and remit of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee be amended to—

Name of Committee: Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Remit: To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands; and on matters relating to rural land use, wildlife crime and animal welfare falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport.

That the Parliament agrees that the Office of the Clerk be closed on Monday 8 May 2023.—[George Adam]

The questions on those motions will be put at decision time.