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The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 10th report of 2026.
Any members who are paying particular attention will understand the challenge that the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee has with regard to the post-European Union landscape. We are suggesting an extension until 2 October 2026, which is a temporary rule change to continue the committee’s remit so that the issue can be looked into at the start of the next session and to ensure that, in the future, the committee is appropriately titled and its work appropriately defined.
There are some minor rule changes, which clarify conflicting interpretation as to the locations in which committees can meet.
I move,
That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 10th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes – Miscellaneous and minor amendments (SP Paper 1052), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in (a) Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 1 April 2026 and (b) Annexe B of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026.
The question on the motion will be put at decision time.