On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I want to respond to the point of order that has just been made. I had intended to deal with the matter during the debate, but I feel that there is a gap in the Parliament’s procedures. I wonder whether, when determining competence beyond stage 1, rather than leaving it to the Scottish Government to advise, there is a role for Parliament. I wonder whether we could refer the issue to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee and ask it to report back to Parliament on that issue at a later stage.


