The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-14837, 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 27 November 2018
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
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Thursday 29 November 2018
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Tuesday 4 December 2018
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Wednesday 5 December 2018
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Thursday 6 December 2018
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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2.30 pm Stage 1 Debate: Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill
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(b) that, in relation to any debate on a business motion setting out a business programme taken on Wednesday 28 November 2018, the second sentence of rule 8.11.3 is suspended and replaced with “Any Member may speak on the motion at the discretion of the Presiding Officer”
and
(c) that, in relation to First Minister’s Questions on Thursday 29 November 2018, in rule 13.6.2, insert at end “and may provide an opportunity for Party Leaders or their representatives to question the First Minister”.—[Graeme Dey]
Motion agreed to.
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