The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-08862, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
Tuesday 21 November 2017
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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Wednesday 22 November 2017
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Education and Skills
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Thursday 23 November 2017
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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2.30 pm Local Government and Communities Committee Debate: Building Regulations and Fire Safety in Scotland
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Tuesday 28 November 2017
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Wednesday 29 November 2017
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Health and Sport
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Thursday 30 November 2017
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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2.30 pm Scottish Government Business
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5.00 pm Decision Time
and (b) that, in relation to First Minister’s Questions on 23 November, in rule 13.6.2, insert at end “and may provide an opportunity for Party Leaders or their representatives to question the First Minister”.—[Maurice Golden]
Motion agreed to.
On a point of order, Presiding Officer.
I recognise that the member has raised a point of order, but I would prefer him to wait until decision time is closed before raising it.
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