Explanatory Notes

Scotland Act 2012

2012 CHAPTER 11

1st May 2012

Commentary on Sections (and Schedules)

Part 1: the Parliament and Its Powers

Section 5: Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

31.This section amends section 21(2)(b) of the 1998 Act to allow for a minimum of four members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) to be appointed as members of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB). Currently, the number of MSP members of the SPCB is fixed at four. Any increase in the number of SPCB members will be implemented by a change to the standing orders of the Scottish Parliament.