Thank you, Mr Hoy.

In response to the point that you have raised in relation to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, it has indicated that self-referral is not possible, but it has also indicated that it is due to meet tomorrow to consider the matter further and it will issue a statement following that meeting.

On the code of conduct, as you will know, that is a matter that is agreed by Parliament, but it is for the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee to consider and report on the adoption, amendment and application of any code of conduct for members. Any revisions to that have to be agreed by Parliament on the basis of recommendations from the committee. Therefore, if you have concerns, you may wish to consider writing to the convener of that committee.

As you will know, the business of the Parliament is agreed at the Parliamentary Bureau. You may wish to consider speaking to your business manager about that. When a business motion is brought before the Parliament, as will be amply demonstrated shortly, there is an opportunity to speak against it.