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Delegated powers in the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill (as amended at Stage 2)

SP Paper 1016 Published 19 February 2026 Past Index review point

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Recommendations & conclusions
2 items (2 recs)
Report number
20th Report, 2026 (Session 6)
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Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items

Review of the additional and revised delegated powers

1 Recommendation

The Committee:
welcomes the removal of the power to legislatively sub-delegate;
welcomes the addition of a statutory requirement to consult the Electoral Commission; and
is content with the power, as revised.

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2 Recommendation

The Committee is content with the commencement power and that it will not be subject to any parliament procedure.

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