Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:46 pm on 20 March 2018.

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Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative 2:46, 20 March 2018

(Translated)

First Minister, you have made reference to the Standards of Conduct Committee’s inquiry. The committee stated clearly—and I'm quoting here—that they

'firmly believe that Assembly Members should be treated equally with Government Members. The Committee therefore recommends that any future changes made...for Assembly Members should also apply to the Government and the Ministerial Code, and this will be considered as part of the Committee’s work in the future.'

So, do you agree with the view of the committee in relation to the ministerial code, namely that any future changes that apply to Assembly Members should also apply to members of the Government? And if so, how will you as a Government go about ensuring that that does actually occur?