The next item of business is consideration of business motion S4M-15714, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a business programme.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
Tuesday 1 March 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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followed by Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Debate: Work, Wages and Wellbeing in the Scottish Labour Market
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Social Security
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6.00 pm Decision Time
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Wednesday 2 March 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Thursday 3 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.30 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions
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5.00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 8 March 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Wednesday 9 March 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Culture, Europe and External Affairs;
Infrastructure, Investment and Cities
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Thursday 10 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.30 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Lobbying (Scotland) Bill
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5.00 pm Decision Time
(b) and that Rule 2.2.5(a) of Standing Orders be suspended for the purpose of allowing the Parliament to meet beyond 5.30 pm on Tuesday 1 March 2016.—[Joe FitzPatrick.]
Motion agreed to.