The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-12085, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a business programme. I invite the minister to move the motion.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
Tuesday 20 February 2024
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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Wednesday 21 February 2024
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Wednesday 28 February 2024
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Thursday 29 February 2024
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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2.30 pm Portfolio Questions:
Education and Skills
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(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 19 February 2024, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.—[George Adam]
Motion agreed to.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-12086, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on a stage 2 extension. Any member who wishes to speak against the motion should press their request-to-speak button now. I call the minister to move the motion.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be extended to 23 February 2024.—[George Adam]
Motion agreed to.
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