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The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-15710, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
Tuesday 10 December 2024
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Ministerial Statement: 2025 National Improvement Framework and Long-term Strategy for Scottish Education
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Pathways to Global Human Rights: Towards a Stronger Human Rights Culture in Scotland
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Wednesday 11 December 2024
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic;
Finance and Local Government
followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business
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5.10 pm Decision Time
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Thursday 12 December 2024
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
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2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.30 pm Portfolio Questions:
Net Zero and Energy, and Transport
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5.00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 17 December 2024
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Wednesday 18 December 2024
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands;
Health and Social Care
followed by Stage 1 Debate: Education (Scotland) Bill
followed by Financial Resolution: Education (Scotland) Bill
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Thursday 19 December 2024
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.45 pm Portfolio Questions:
Social Justice
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
1.10 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 9 December 2024, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.
Motion agreed to.
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