Minutes: 25 November 2021

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5  in private.

2. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed that its consideration of complaint reports from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland should be taken in private at future meetings.

3. Elections Bill (UK Parliament legislation):

The Committee took evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S6) 8 from—

George Adam, Minister for Parliamentary Business, Iain Hockenhull,Elections Bill Team Leader and Penny Curtis,Deputy Director, Elections and Freedom of Information Division, Scottish Government .

Paul McLennan declared an interest that he is a serving Councillor.

4. Elections Bill (UK Parliament legislation)(In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

5. Standing Order Rule changes (in Private):

The Committee agreed its approach to draft Standing Order Rule changes.

6. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered its work programme.