Section 7B Reports requested by the Scottish MinistersF1

(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.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 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