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You mentioned the impact that there will be if we do not pass the SSIs. Will you expand on that?

Good morning. Last week, we heard from Dr Andrew Tickell about the constitutional issues and the complexity with regard to any bill on this matter and the need for Governments to work together to address them. Can the cabinet secretary comment on the discussions that she has had in that respect with the UK Government? From this morning’s discussion, it does not look as though the process has started yet, but as far as the issues with the Supreme Court are concerned, when is it likely to commence? I am quite concerned about that.

The Supreme Court judgment raises a lot of issues, and I am glad to hear that there will, I hope, be positive dialogue.

At last week’s committee meeting, witnesses mentioned the need for clear communication with stakeholders, and the issue has been mentioned again this morning. With that in mind, how will you keep in touch with stakeholders? Obviously, there will be discussions about the programme for government and so on, but how will you do that in a positive way that allows them to work alongside you?

I certainly welcome your comments, cabinet secretary.

Thank you. Ms Chapman, having heard from the minister about the impact if we were to annul the SSIs, have you taken into consideration the impact on the courts, and particularly on the tribunals service, if your motions were successful?

Okay. Thanks.

Good morning. The driving principle behind the incorporation of economic, social and cultural rights was to ensure non-regression from rights guaranteed by membership of the European Union. What impact will the non-introduction of the bill have on those aims? I will go to Neil Cowan first.

The driving principle behind the incorporation of the ESC rights was to ensure non-regression of rights currently guaranteed by membership of the European Union. What impact will the non-introduction of the bill have on those aims?

Thank you; I appreciate your comments. The committee would also be grateful for your comments on how the non-introduction of the bill has been communicated to stakeholders and those who have been developing the bill over the years. You have commented on that already but I am giving you the opportunity to expand. Neil Cowan, do you want to come in?

I appreciate the strength of feeling as well, and we will feed that back through the committee.