Section 23 — Effect of this Act on existing members of devolved public bodies

Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 – in the Scottish Parliament at 4:30 pm on 21 June 2000.

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Photo of George Reid George Reid Scottish National Party 4:30, 21 June 2000

We move to amendment 19, which is grouped with amendments 20 and 21. I call Mr McAveety to move amendment 19 and to speak to all the amendments in the group.

Photo of Frank McAveety Frank McAveety Labour

Can I ask you to repeat that, Presiding Officer? In the clamour and tumult, I did not quite hear you.

Photo of George Reid George Reid Scottish National Party

We have reached amendment 19, which is grouped with amendments 20 and 21. Please move amendment 19, and speak to all the amendments in the group.

Photo of Frank McAveety Frank McAveety Labour

I am trying to find my place. [MEMBERS: "Come on."] I am trying.

Photo of George Reid George Reid Scottish National Party

In the circumstances, as we have gained so much time, the chamber will be patient.

Amendment 19 moved—[Mr McAveety]—and agreed to.