Parliamentary Business Team October 2024 1 PB/S6/24/162 Annexe Alison Johnstone MSP Presiding Officer Scottish Parliament 25 October 2024 Dear Presiding Officer Committee meeting timetabling At its Business Planning Day on 29 August 2024, the Public Audit Committee (PAC) reflected on our working practices, and in particular, the time available on a Thursday morning to progress its work programme. Given the Standing Order rule that committee meetings must conclude before chamber business commences, the PAC is required to conclude its business before General Questions begins at 11.40am.