Question reference: S4W-27617
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 22 September 2015
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Current status: Answered by Liz Smith on 5 October 2015
Question
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what guidance it provides to committee clerks regarding support for members of their committees who wish to access and use committee papers on electronic devices.
Answer
In November 2013, the Conveners’ Group agreed that two committees would be involved in piloting the use of electronic committee packs and this pilot was subsequently extended to seven committees. Committee clerks provided support to members of the relevant committees in accessing and using papers electronically and as part of this process, sought feedback from members to determine whether any further improvements needed to be made. All committee members now receive a digital committee pack and clerks and other officials can provide any assistance and guidance that members may require to enable them to work digitally.