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The proposed timing would mean the resumption both of the Festival’s regular October recess slot; and the midweek panels favoured by earlier versions of the Festival in previous Sessions.
Welcome and induction sessions have been offered to all new staff over the summer recess to give them the opportunity to learn about how the Parliament works.
Committee reports
Date published:
20 February 2024
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 4 days. The instrument breaches this requirement as it was laid on 31 January 2024 and will come into force on 23 February 2024...
David McGill thanked colleagues for their efforts during unprecedented times and encouraged them to take leave over the coming recess period. Date of next meeting 14.
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.
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 20 June 2024 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 4 October 2022 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 10 May 2022 5.
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).