Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 10:03 am on 16 March 2006.

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Photo of John Scott John Scott Conservative 10:03, 16 March 2006

Presiding Officer, if I am to answer Mr Rumbles's questions, I ask for some extra time. We did not consult the Standards and Public Appointments Committee in any way other than informally, if that clears up the matter.

The reappointment panel was convened on Thursday 9 February. The commissioner was tested on the skills and competencies that were set out in the original recruitment advertisement and in his job description. Those were: knowledge of the commissioner's remit and role; understanding and awareness of the political and institutional environment in which the commissioner works; use of resources; interpersonal skills; and oral and written communication skills.