Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 15 January 2026
15 Jan 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The final question is, that motion S6M-20373, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, on standing order rule changes—lodging deadlines for public bills, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to,
That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 1st Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order Rule changes – lodging deadlines for public bills (SP Paper 954), and agrees that the temporary rule change to Standing Orders set out in Annexe B of the report be made with effect from 19 January 2026.
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
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The Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture (Angus Robertson)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I apologise—I could not connect to the system. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Ind)
Ind
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am sorry—I could not get connected. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
That concludes decision time. Meeting closed at 17:20.