The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-13670, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a timetable for the stage 3 consideration of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill. Any member who wishes to speak to the motion should press their request-to-speak button now.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated, those time limits being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 to 3: 1 hour 15 minutes
Groups 4 to 6: 2 hours 10 minutes
Groups 7 to 9: 3 hours 5 minutes
Groups 10 to 12: 4 hours.—[Jamie Hepburn]
Motion agreed to.
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