[F17BReports requested by the Scottish MinistersS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may request that the Board—
(a)review, and
(b)submit a report to them on,
any matter relating to the Board’s functions mentioned in section 1(3).
(2)Before making a request under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult the Parliamentary corporation.
(3)The Board must comply with a request under subsection (1) within such time as the Scottish Ministers may request, or such later time as Ministers and the Board may agree.
(4)The Board may, after submitting a report under this section, publish the report in such manner as it considers appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 7A, 7B and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2026) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 69(4), 73(2) (with s. 71); S.S.I. 2025/260, reg. 3, sch. Pt. 2