On a point of order, Presiding Officer. For the past four years, it has been my understanding that amendments to motions must be lodged by 4.30 pm on the day before a debate. Will you be accepting any amendments to the Scottish National Party's motion for debate tomorrow that are lodged after the 4.30 pm deadline?
The 4.30 pm deadline is a target. [Interruption.] Order. I am bound by the standing orders and there is no 4.30 pm deadline in the standing orders. It is a mutual convenience that 4.30 pm is the normal time. I have not yet received an amendment to tomorrow's motion, but I will be in my office until 6 o'clock and ready to receive it.
Further to that point of order, Presiding Officer. I lodged an amendment earlier today, as did Robin Harper and other members.
Absolutely. Let me clarify what I have just said. I have not yet received an amendment from the Executive, but I have received other amendments. I am anticipating that there might be one from the Executive and I shall therefore be in my office until 6 o'clock ready to receive it. I hope that that answers the point of order.
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