The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-12669, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
Tuesday 16 April 2024
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Wednesday 17 April 2024
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands;
NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
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Thursday 18 April 2024
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Tuesday 23 April 2024
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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Wednesday 24 April 2024
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Constitution, External Affairs and Culture;
Justice and Home Affairs
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Thursday 25 April 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:
Education and Skills
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5.00 pm Decision Time
(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 15 April 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.—[George Adam]
Motion agreed to.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-12670, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on a state 2 timetable.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 31 May 2024.—[George Adam]
Motion agreed to.
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