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Suspension of Standing Orders

  • Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
  • Motion type: Bureau Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-08230
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 14 March 2023

That the Parliament agrees that Rule 15.2.1 of Standing Orders be suspended on 15 March 2023.


Vote

Result 90 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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No Party Affiliation

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