The next item of business is consideration of business motion S2M-2400, in the name of Margaret Curran, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a revised programme of business for today.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees the following revision to the programme of business for Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 February 2005—
Wednesday 9 February 2005
after,
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget (Scotland) (No.2) Bill
insert, Ministerial Statement: Scottish Water's Objectives
Thursday 10 February 2005
leave out,
3.00 pm Ministerial Statement: Scottish Water's Objectives—[Ms Margaret Curran.]
Motion agreed to.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S2M-2401, in the name of Margaret Curran, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a timetable for stage 3 consideration of the Water Services etc (Scotland) Bill.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that, during Stage 3 of the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time-limits indicated (each time-limit being calculated from when the Stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when the meeting of the Parliament is suspended or otherwise not in progress):
Groups 1 to 4 – 20 minutes
Group 5 – 40 minutes—[Ms Margaret Curran.]
Motion agreed to.