The next item of business is consideration of business motion S2M-738, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a business programme.
As members are probably aware, the Secretary of State for Health made a statement to the House of Commons today on a development concerning variant CJD. The Executive has been giving consideration to the effect that that statement has on Scotland and we have had indications that some parties would welcome a statement on the issue. In light of that development, and with your permission Presiding Officer, the Executive would like to make a statement on the matter at the commencement of tomorrow's business. [Applause.] Rather than try to amend the business motion currently before Parliament, I ask you to use your discretion to schedule the statement for 9.30 tomorrow morning.
I think that the response of members indicates that they want me to exercise my discretion. As no member has asked to speak against the motion, I will put the question. The question is, that motion S2M-738, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to.