The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-13392, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. [Interruption.]
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
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(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 3 June 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.—[Jamie Hepburn]
No member has asked to speak to the motion, although I am aware that lots of members are speaking while I am speaking, which I find slightly distracting.
Motion agreed to.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-13393, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on a stage 2 extension.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be extended to 1 November 2024.—[Jamie Hepburn]
Motion agreed to.
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