Meeting of the Parliament 07 May 2024
I appreciate Mr Ross’s tone this week. Once again, we have to think of the families outside the Parliament who are dealing with this issue. They want to know that we will create legislation that will make a difference and a change by bringing to an end some of the issues.
Stage 3 of the bill will follow as soon as the United Kingdom bill is finalised, so that any changes can be considered and, when appropriate, reflected in the Scottish bill. Timings will be kept under review, given the uncertainty around the timing of the UK bill.
It is important that everybody knows that we will be going through a process that will allow members to ask questions and will ensure that, finally, the people affected and their families have an end to something horrible that was brought about by the Post Office in the UK.