Under Rule 9.21.2, the Bureau can propose by motion that the Parliament agree an alternative to the default timescale (i.e. to take the three Stages more quickly than the normal legislative process would permit, but giving more time for scrutiny than taking all three stages on the same day would allow). 7. Subject to the Parliament’s agreement to treat the Bill as an Emergency Bill, it is understood that the Government is proposing the following timetable— • Stage 1 debate on the afternoon of Wednesday 26 November • Stage 2 proceedings (Committee of the Whole Parliament) on afternoon of Thursday 27 November RESTRICTED POLICY PB/S6/25/165 • Stage 3 proceedings (both amendment proceedings and debate) on the afternoon of Thursday 27 November. 8.