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The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, on the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026.
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I sense members’ relief that this is the final motion that I will speak to tonight. It comes under section 15 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.
I will take a moment to put on record my deep thanks to colleagues across the chamber who sat on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee during this session, in what were some challenging times. I thank the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre, researchers and all who supported the committee over the session—thank you.
The modifications in the motion relate to the communications that clerks can give to registrants to provide updates, notices and reminders. They also introduce the use of an email address rather than a postal address, to ensure that information can be passed on. Members may wish to note that updated parliamentary guidance on the act is being prepared and will be published by the lobbying register team. It will be of incredible interest to all members who return in the next session.
As is required by the act, the Scottish ministers were consulted on the proposed resolution and the updated guidance. They had no comments—for which I am grateful.
I move,
That the Parliament, in exercise of the power conferred by section 15 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) makes The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026 and—
(a) resolves that with effect from the day after the first dissolution of the Parliament following the day on which this Resolution is made the provisions which are contained in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Resolution shall come into force; and
(b) notes that in accordance with section 48(1) of the 2016 Act the Parliament has consulted the Scottish Ministers.
The question on the motion will be put at decision time.
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