The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-18070, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a timetable for consideration of the Education (Scotland) Bill at stage 3.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Education (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated, those time limits being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 to 2: 1 hour
Groups 3 to 6: 2 hours
Groups 7 to 10: 3 hours 10 minutes
Groups 11 to 13: 4 hours 10 minutes
Groups 14 to 16: 5 hours 10 minutes
Groups 17 to 19: 6 hours 5 minutes
Groups 20 to 21: 7 hours 10 minutes
Groups 22 to 23: 7 hours 50 minutes.—[Jamie Hepburn]
Motion agreed to.