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Suspension and Variation of Standing Orders

  • Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 March 2020
  • Motion type: Bureau Motion
  • Motion reference: S5M-21284
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 17 March 2020

That the Parliament agrees that, for the purposes of electing an additional deputy Presiding Officer for the duration of the public response to the Novel coronavirus COVID-19, Rules 11.9.4, 11.9.5, 11.9.13 and 11.9.16 of the Standing Orders be suspended.