3. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider sending hard copies of payslips to members and staff on request. (S5O-00763)

As I identified in my previous answer, we have a system for hard copy payslips and P60s, but they are issued only to users who are on a career break, long-term sick leave or maternity leave and MSP pensioners.

It is not often that I agree with John Mason.

I raise this issue not only on behalf of myself and other MSPs, but, more importantly, on behalf of staff members. As John Mason said when he asked his question, which was on the same issue, some staff members have given up and do not access their payslips any more. I gently remind the corporate body that, as John Mason said, employment law requires employers to provide a payslip to their employees. That is not happening.

I am not asking the corporate body to change the paperless system for everybody. However, could those people who have a problem please be given the option of asking for a hard copy—or even a PDF—to be sent to them?

I am obviously sorry that Mike Rumbles’s staff and other members’ staff appear to be having difficulty with our eHR online payslip service. I will arrange for a senior member of staff to meet Mr Rumbles as soon as possible to resolve the problem. I am advised by officials that we are currently complying with the law on payslips. Perhaps Mr Rumbles could contact me directly if the matter is not concluded as soon as possible.

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

I think that someone else will now get a shot at answering a question.