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The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s seventh report of 2026.
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Our seventh report deals with miscellaneous and minor amendments, particularly one proposed by the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee, which recommended the removal of references to “the EU” from standing orders, because such references are now outdated.
The other items contained in the report relate to guidance that will be published by officials and will take effect from the start of the next session, if agreed tonight.
I move,
That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 7th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes – Miscellaneous and minor amendments (SP Paper 1032), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in the Annexe of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026.
The question on the motion will be put at decision time.