Report on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
Recommendations & Conclusions
Conclusion
The Committee notes the Scottish Government's position as set out in the Legislative Consent Memorandum.
The Committee reiterates its view, as expressed in previous reports, that—
the Scottish Parliament should have the opportunity to effectively scrutinise the exercise of all legislative powers within devolved competence; and
accordingly, powers conferred on UK Ministers should be subject to a requirement for the Scottish Ministers’ consent when exercised within devolved competence.
The Committee notes that the Scottish Government has recommended partial consent for the clauses in the Bill where there is agreement, and that discussions are still ongoing on the areas of disagreement.
The Committee welcomes this constructive dialogue, and recommends the Parliament gives its consent to the clauses identified in the Scottish Government's Legislative Consent Memorandum and Legislative Consent Motion.
This report will be drawn to the attention of a successor Committee, to assist its scrutiny of any supplementary LCM for the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill.