Chamber and committees

I have a final question on that, out of interest. That one example, at 25 years, is a long period of time. I do not think that anyone would have anticipated that length of time. Do you have any figures to hand on the average length of time that a judicial factory would be in place?

That would be very helpful, and we could consider that further. Thank you.

Good morning, and welcome to the 12th meeting in 2024 of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. We have received apologies from Tim Eagle MSP. In his place, I welcome Alexander Stewart MSP.

I remind everyone to switch off or silence their mobile phones and other electronic devices, please.

The first item of business is a declaration of interests. In accordance with section 3 of the “Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament”, I invite Alexander Stewart to declare any interests that are relevant to the committee’s remit.

The next item of business is to decide whether to take items 7 and 8 in private. Is the committee content to take those items in private?

Members indicated agreement.

Thank you for that, Mr Layden. You have already answered my opening question, but I will ask one thing as an opening for the committee. The Scottish Law Commission has suggested some changes to the draft bill. Are you content that the bill still follows the ethos and the wider considerations of the SLC’s work?

Agenda item 5 is consideration of an instrument subject to the negative procedure. An issue has been raised on the instrument.

?

Agenda item 6 is consideration of two instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure, on which no points have been raised.

Is the committee content with the instruments???

Members indicated agreement.

I have one final question in this area. I assume that you are aware of the situation that arose with McClure Solicitors.

Before we move on, and I hesitate to ask this question, but, particularly in respect of that area, would a section 104 order be made use of?