Meeting of the Parliament 18 March 2026 [Draft]
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-21139, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a timetable for stage 3 consideration of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (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 or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 to 3: 1 hour 30 minutes
Groups 4 and 5: 2 hours 20 minutes
Groups 6 to 8: 3 hours 30 minutes
Groups 9 to 11: 4 hours 30 minutes
Groups 12 to 14: 5 hours 15 minutes
Groups 15 and 16: 6 hours 20 minutes
Groups 17 to 19: 7 hours 40 minutes
Groups 20 to 23: 9 hours.—[Graeme Dey].
Motion agreed to.
Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
- S6M-21139 Stage 3 Timetable Motion