Chamber and committees

I am content, within the remit of this committee. However, one of the instruments, SSI 2021/242, relates to the travel restrictions from Scotland to Manchester. It is important that people realise that, under the remit of this committee, there are no grounds on which the committee can challenge the regulations.

I have reservations about that particular instrument on a technical level, and I think that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce. However, I will have the opportunity to raise questions about that later. I am merely pointing out, for the benefit of people watching this who might be wondering why on earth we are not saying anything about the instrument, that that is because, under the terms of this committee, the grounds on which we can push back on certain regulations are restricted. However, the Parliament will have a chance to question ministers later this afternoon.

I am sorry to be awkward, but I see from the chat box that Mr Sweeney had indicated that he wanted to speak on a previous instrument. He may be struggling with the platform, which is understandable.

I am content with that approach. We will get a chance to speak about the paper later. I have only just thought of this, but it might be nice for the committee to write to the previous convener, Bill Bowman, to thank him for his work.

I have no relevant interests to declare.