S5M-16160 Graeme Dey on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Meeting Times That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Equalities — and Human Rights Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament from 1.00pm to 1.45pm on Thursday 21 March 2019 for the purpose of taking evidence from Robert E Larzelere PhD, Professor of Parenting Research, Oklahoma State University, on the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill. 5:00 pm Decision Time Wednesday 6 March 2019 6 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by Members' Business S5M-15292 Gordon MacDonald: Marie Curie s Great — ’ Daffodil Appeal S5M-15292 Gordon MacDonald: Marie Curie s Great Daffodil Appeal That the Parliament ’ — welcomes Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal, which runs throughout each March; notes that 2019 marks the appeal's 33rd year; commends the care and support that Marie Curie provides to over 8,600 people and their families every year in Scotland in their own homes, across 31 local authorities and in the charity's hospices in Edinburgh and Glasgow; praises its information and support services, which are available for everyone affected by a terminal illness, and its volunteer helper services, which provide emotional support, companionship and information to people, carers and families; recognises the dedication, hard work and contribution of the charity's volunteers across Scotland, including the 421 volunteers across the Lothians, who raise funds and awareness during the appeal and throughout the year to support its vital services; believes that there is a story behind every daffodil pin...