Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 26 February 2025
26 Feb 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Appointment of Member of the Standards Commission for Scotland
I thank Douglas Ross for that contribution. The panel was unanimous in its decision, and I recognise that Mr Bell will bring a wealth of experience to the commission.
I close by thanking Ashleigh Dunn, who served as a member of the commission from 2017 to 2025. I wish her the very best for the future.
I move,
That the Parliament agrees, under section 8 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, that Malcolm Bell be appointed as a member of the Standards Commission for Scotland.
In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-16561, on the appointment of a member of the Standards Commission for Scotland. I call Claire Baker ...
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)
Lab
I am delighted to speak to the motion inviting members of the Parliament to agree to the appointment of Malcolm Bell as a member of the Standards Commission ...
Douglas Ross (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
Will Claire Baker give way?
Claire Baker
Lab
I will if there is time, and if it is appropriate to do so.
Douglas Ross
Con
I just want to add my praise for Malcolm Bell, although I hope that that does not detract from members’ support for his nomination later today. I first met ...
Claire Baker
Lab
I thank Douglas Ross for that contribution. The panel was unanimous in its decision, and I recognise that Mr Bell will bring a wealth of experience to the co...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The question on the motion will be put at decision time.