Meeting of the Parliament
Meeting date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Official Report
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Business Motion
Before we start business this afternoon, I would like to say a few words on behalf of all members of the Scottish Parliament. The shock of the tragic events at the weekend and the situation that has unfolded in Glasgow has affected us all deeply. I have written to the Lord Provost of Glasgow on behalf of the Parliament to express our profound sympathy and to reflect the pride that Glasgow and the emergency services can take in their response.
I was already scheduled to meet the Lord Provost of Glasgow tomorrow. That meeting will still take place. I will, of course, express in person all our condolences.
A book of condolence is now available for members to sign this afternoon in the black and white corridor. The book will be placed in the members’ lobby for the remainder of the week to ensure an opportunity for all members and staff in the Parliament to contribute.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S4M-08473, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a revision to this week’s business programme.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees to the following revisions to the programme of business—
(a) Tuesday 3 December 2013
after
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
insert
followed by Ministerial Statement: Helicopter Tragedy in Glasgow
(b) Thursday 5 December 2013
after
followed by Education and Culture Committee Debate: Report on decision making on whether to take children into care
insert
followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Debate: Appointment of a new Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life—[Joe FitzPatrick.]
Motion agreed to.