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That is very kind.

Before I hand over to Collette Stevenson, I will state the obvious, because it needs to be stated. Mr Bruce, when you were talking about devolving the investigations of MSP complaints to your staff, you were talking about devolving the process. The actual decision on whether there is a breach rests with you as an independent commissioner, in your role as acting commissioner, and those final decisions are always taken by you, based on all the evidence that is presented to you following an investigation. That would be right, would it not?

The next proposed CPG is on migration. I welcome to the meeting Paul Sweeney MSP, who is the proposed convener of the new group. Would you like to make an opening statement on the intentions of the CPG, Paul?

I note that Christine Ryder from Outside the Box, which I understand is a facilitating charity, has offered secretariat support but is not listed as one of the non-MSP members of the group. Is that because it is just offering secretariat support and facilitation, rather than contributing to the content of the CPG?

Excellent. Thank you for clarifying that.

Thank you for coming along this morning. We will take the decision under the next agenda item, and the clerks will be in touch in due course with the decision.

Thank you for that and for pointing out the pre-existence of the CPG. We note what you have said about administrative errors and thank you for the step that you have taken today in re-applying for recognition.

Do members have any questions?

Welcome back. I welcome Jeremy Balfour MSP, who joins us to talk about the proposed CPG on older people, age and ageing, which I will quote very carefully. I invite Jeremy, who is the proposed convener, to make a statement about the intentions of the group.

Good morning, and welcome to the fourth meeting in 2022 of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.

Agenda item 1 is consideration of applications for recognition from four cross-party groups, the first of which is a proposed CPG on changing places toilets. I welcome to the meeting Paul O’Kane, the convener of the proposed group, and invite him to make an opening statement about the intentions behind the group.

Thank you for indicating your interest in the matter. Although it is not a formal requirement under the rules, I am sure that you will take part in the usual practice of stepping out while the decision on the CPG is made. We note your interest. I saw your eyes and Paul Sweeney’s whirring at the idea of a petition.

I will ask a question for the purpose of clarification. The group will be called the migration CPG, but we have talked a lot about asylum and refugee status. Is it the intention that, in due course, the group will look at broader migratory pressures and challenges that people might face in coming to Scotland?

Thank you for that clarification and for putting on record that Maryhilll Integration Network has offered to be the secretariat.

Paul Sweeney, thank you for attending today. The committee will consider whether to approve the application for recognition as part of its next agenda item, and the clerks will inform you of the outcome in due course.