Hansard

The Deputy Convener: Lab

No substantive points arise on the orders, but they breach the 21-day rule. We have had received correspondence from our colleague Fergus Ewing.

Mr Maxwell: SNP

The correspondence from Mr Ewing is on SSI 2007/240, not on SSI 2007/239. Does it apply to both orders?

The Deputy Convener: Lab

I think that it applies to both. I put the orders together on the agenda. We are discussing both.

Mr Maxwell: SNP

It is just that the header in his e-mail refers to SSI 2007/240.

The Deputy Convener: Lab

We are discussing both orders on the basis that the points raised apply to both.

Murray Tosh: Con

The issues raised in our briefing on the orders relate to the breach of the 21-day rule. In the circumstances, we can probably accept the explanation given. ...

Mr Maxwell: SNP

I agree. It seems odd that the associations were not consulted, because they seem the obvious ones to consult. However, Murray Tosh is right that the secreta...

The Deputy Convener: Lab

That is a fair statement of the position. SSI 2007/239 revokes the original Inshore Fishing (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Lorn) Order 2007 (SSI 2...

Murray Tosh: Con

We should do so as a courtesy to Mr Ewing.

The Deputy Convener: Lab

We will forward Mr Ewing's correspondence to the lead committee along with a note of our discussion and a reference to the general power, which states that m...

Murray Tosh: Con

There is a gender point there, which you might wish to raise and pursue, convener.

The Deputy Convener: Lab

The power was drafted in a bygone age. We have moved on since then.

Mr Maxwell: SNP

I realise that you think that it is a minor point, but some of us think that it is a major point.

The Deputy Convener: Lab

Given that I raised it, that tells you exactly what I think.