Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Huw Irranca-Davies MS Chair Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Senedd Cymru Via email

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18 February 2022

Dear Mr Irranca-Davies

Thank you for your letter in December in relation to the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee’s inquiry into the use of the made affirmative procedure during the coronavirus pandemic.

I am delighted to say that the Committee has now published its report on the inquiry.

The report makes a number of recommendations relating to how the Scottish Government brings forward made affirmative instruments using current available powers. It also outlines a set of principles that should underpin the Scottish Government’s approach when it is contemplating inclusion of provision for the made affirmative procedure in future legislation.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the Committee’s work I would be delighted to speak with you.

Yours sincerely

Stuart McMillan MSP

Convener of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee