The next item of business is consideration of two business motions, the first of which is motion S5M-20546, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. I ask Graeme Dey to move the motion.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
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(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 27 January 2020, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.—[Graeme Dey]
Motion agreed to.
The second business motion for consideration is motion S5M-20545, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on the extension of the stage 1 timetable for a bill. I ask Graeme Dey to move the motion.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be extended to 13 March 2020.—[Graeme Dey]
Motion agreed to.
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