Meeting of the Parliament

Meeting date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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Business Motion

The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-011826, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a timetable for the stage 3 consideration of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill.

Motion moved,

That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Social Security (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 5: 1 hour

Groups 6 to 8: 1 hour 25 minutes

Groups 9 to 12: 2 hours 15 minutes

Groups 13 to 16: 3 hours 15 minutes

Groups 17 to 20: 4 hours.—[Joe FitzPatrick.]

Motion agreed to.

Before we move on to the bill, members will be aware that British Sign Language interpreters are present in the chamber and will be interpreting this afternoon’s business. I am sure that you will join me in welcoming them today. [Applause.]