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The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-20970, in the name of Graeme Dey, 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 March 2026
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
followed by Committee Announcements
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
10.00 pm Decision Time
Wednesday 11 March 2026
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business;
Justice and Home Affairs
followed by Ministerial Statement: Skye House: Progress and Assurance
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
8.00 pm Decision Time
Thursday 12 March 2026
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
followed by Members’ Business
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Education and Skills
followed by Ministerial Statement: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.25 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 17 March 2026
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
followed by Committee Announcements
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
8.00 pm Decision Time
Wednesday 18 March 2026
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic;
Finance and Local Government
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
10.00 pm Decision Time
Thursday 19 March 2026
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
followed by Members’ Business
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions
2.15 pm Portfolio Questions:
Climate Action and Energy, and Transport
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Amendments to the Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
6.20 pm Decision Time
(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 9 March 2026, 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.—[Graeme Dey]
Motion agreed to.
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