Good afternoon. The first item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-12423, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a timetable for consideration of the Islands (Scotland) Bill at stage 3.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Islands (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 (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 to 3: 1 hour
Groups 4 to 6: 2 hours
Groups 7 to 10: 2 hours 45 minutes.—[Joe FitzPatrick]
Motion agreed to.