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I will move on to Alan Eccles. I have read your submission, but what are your thoughts on the comments that have been made by previous witnesses that measures for disqualification are too punitive and restrictive on those wishing to act as trustees?

Are there any concerns that the disqualification criteria might disproportionately impact certain demographics and not others? I am thinking, in particular, of charities that work among particular demographics, which might be looking for people with lived experience.

Okay—

That brings me nicely on to another question that I wanted to ask—

In last week’s session, we heard concerns that the disqualification criteria might disproportionately impact certain demographics and, in particular, charities that work in sectors in which lived experience is valued, and that the application of the disqualification criteria might become a barrier. Does anybody in the room share those concerns?

That makes a lot of sense. Martin Tyson said something along similar lines about there perhaps being scope for exceptions where it makes sense, but would that present challenges with charities being able to make a declaration in the accounts as you suggested? Would it not cause problems if there was wiggle room?

I have a few—I am sorry about that, convener.

Martin Tyson’s point was important, because a lot of our witnesses seemed to believe that bankruptcy is not an existing ground for disqualification. Is there an issue with awareness, or maybe with implementation, of that at the moment that is causing that discrepancy?

My next question is for John Maton. Is the Charity Commission for England and Wales able to offer insight into how the disqualification criteria process works in England and Wales and how it aligns with the process in Scotland? How does your register of disqualified individuals operate?

Good morning. My first question is for Martin Tyson. I know that the Law Society has addressed this issue in its response, but I am keen to hear whether Mr Tyson thinks that it is sensible to have the same disqualification criteria in place across the United Kingdom. Are there any areas where Scotland could go further?

I have a final question for Martin Tyson, and then I have questions for the other witnesses. Is it appropriate for OSCR to maintain a publicly searchable record of trustees who have been disqualified, and does that present any issues around the handling of sensitive personal data?