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The 2019 Act increased the length of time that the Parliament had to scrutinise a draft CCP from 60 to 120 days (‘of which no fewer than 60 must be days on which the Parliament is not dissolved or in recess’) (2009 Act s 35A, added by 2019 Act s 24).
As previously discussed and agreed with the SPCB and given staff resources during summer recess, we would recommend that the 2023 Festival of Politics once again takes place during summer recess over three mid-week days, between Wednesday 9 and Friday 11 August 2023. 3.
In addition, at a Bureau meeting, Business Managers may request that certain motions are retained if, for example, the motion is to be debated at a future date. Removal of motions lodged before 13 March 2025 5.
In addition, at a Bureau meeting, Business Managers may request that certain motions are retained if, for example, the motion is to be debated at a future date. Removal of motions lodged before 23 January 2025 5.
The Committee would welcome a written response from you on this recommendation and the other findings of the report followed by an early opportunity to hear from you in person at a meeting of the Committee as soon as practical after our summer recess. Our clerks are available to discuss a suitable date with your offi...
Under section 28(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, instruments subject to the negative procedure must be laid at least 28 days before they come into force, not counting recess periods of more than four days.
The Bill is currently at Committee stage in the House of Lords and it is likely that the Bill will reach final amending stage at Westminster while the Scottish Parliament is in recess, although no exact dates have been set for the Report Stage and third reading at this point.