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I am grateful. I call the minister to speak to amendment 35 and the other amendments in the group.

On a point of clarification, with regard to proposed new paragraph 9A(1) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2010, you spoke about 0.05 per cent of voters, but the amendment talks about 0.01 per cent. The figure is the same—50 voters—but, for the record, I note that the relevant percentage is 0.01 per cent of the constituency.

Thank you, Ross. I invite members to comment.

I invite the minister to respond.

Good morning and welcome to the 23rd meeting in 2024 of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. Unfortunately, I have received apologies from Ruth Maguire, but we are joined by Rona Mackay MSP as a substitute. Rona, do you have any declarations of interest to note?

The next group is on disqualifications. Amendment 8, in the name of the minister, is grouped with amendments 8A, 9, 9A, 1, 2, 58, 3, 59 to 61, 10, 11, 62, 12 to 20, 20A and 20B.

I am very grateful to the member. I am conscious of the time, this being a Thursday and therefore an important day in Parliament. As a result, I remind members to speak directly to their amendments. If they do so, they will find me more sympathetic and less likely to intervene.

I call Ross Greer to speak to amendment 58 and the other amendments in the group.

I am grateful, minister. As I have had no indication that any member wishes to speak, I ask the minister whether he would like to wind up.

Amendment 66, in the name of Ross Greer, is grouped with amendment 67.

Amendment 63, in the name of Ross Greer, is grouped with amendments 64 and 65.