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Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026 · Votes to 12 Nov 2026

Motion For Debate · S6M-21053 · Session 6

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6)

Lodged by Martin Whitfield Lab Lodged 10 Mar 2026 Debate 19 Mar 2026 1 supporter

The motion

That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes arising from the Committee’s report ‘Strengthening committees’ effectiveness’ (SP Paper 977), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annex A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026.

Signatures by party

1 MSP besides the lodger · 1 from other parties
SNP 1

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Vote

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Supporters

1 MSP

SNP 1

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SNP 1

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In the Official Report

2 contributions mention S6M-21053
  1. 19 Mar 2026
    Standing Order Rule Changes (Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness)
    Liam McArthur LD Meeting of the Parliament

    The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s third report of 2026.18:55

  2. 19 Mar 2026
    Decision Time
    Liam McArthur LD Meeting of the Parliament

    The next question is, that motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s third report in 2026, in session 6, be agreed to.Motion agreed to,That the Parliament notes the …