Meeting of the Parliament 21 June 2023
—and the other is an update on the agriculture bill, although I note that a Government-initiated question was lodged on that topic while we have been in the chamber today.
Also snuck out this evening, while we have been considering amendments, was a press release that Asulox will not be permitted for use in Scotland. We should have a proper ministerial statement on that policy announcement tomorrow, and I note that the Presiding Officer has repeatedly stated that announcements such as that should be made to the Parliament in the first instance.
All of those matters are of importance to the people of Scotland, something that cannot be said of the proposed debate on Tuesday. I urge members to back my amendment.
I move amendment S6M-09622.1, to leave out from “Scottish Government Debate: Building a New Scotland—The Constitution of an Independent Country” to “1.45 pm Decision Time” and insert:
“Ministerial Statement: Highly Protected Marine Areas
followed by Ministerial Statement: Leading Scotland’s Journey to Becoming a Start-up Nation
followed by Ministerial Statement: Circularity Scotland
followed by Ministerial Statement: Agriculture Bill Update
followed by Legislative Consent Motion: Electronic Trade Documents Bill - UK Legislation
followed by Committee Announcements
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.20 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 28 June 2023
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Constitution, External Affairs and Culture;
Justice and Home Affairs;
Education and Skills
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - UK Legislation
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - UK Legislation
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill
followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Appointment of a New Scottish Information Commissioner
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Approval of SSIs (if required)
5.25 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 29 June 2023
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister's Questions
12.45 pm Decision Time”
Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.