Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 19 March 2026 [Draft]
19 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The next question is, that motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s third report in 2026, in session 6, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to,
That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes arising from the Committee’s report ‘Strengthening committees’ effectiveness’ (SP Paper 977), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annex A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026.
References in this contribution
Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-21102, in the name of Natalie Don-Innes, on the Chi...
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)
Green
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Thank you, Mr Ruskell. I will ensure that that is recorded.
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Thank you, Mr Fairlie. I will ensure that that is recorded.
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (S...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The result of the division on motion S6M-21102, in the name of Natalie Don-Innes, on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bi...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is passed. Applause.I think that the diplomatic veil is being stretched to destruc...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The next question is, that motion S6M-21144, in the name of Jackson Carlaw, on behalf of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on the party leaders’ exp...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The next question is, that motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s third report i...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The next question is, that motion S6M-21052, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s fourth report ...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The final question is, that motion S6M-21049, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s eighth report...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
There will be a division.
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (S...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
The result of the division on motion S6M-21049, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s eighth repo...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
That concludes decision time.Meeting closed at 19:19.