§ (". The validity of any act of a member of the Scottish Executive or junior Scottish Minister is not affected by any defect in his nomination by the Parliament or (as the case may be) in the Parliament's agreement to his appointment.").
§ On Question, amendment agreed to.
§ Lord Steel of Aikwood had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 143:
§ After Clause 46, insert the following new clause—