Wednesday, 17 May 2006
Scottish Parliament Wednesday 17 May 2006 [THE PRESIDING OFFICER opened the meeting at 14:00]
Good afternoon. As on every Wednesday, the first item of business is time for reflection, which will be led by the Rev Alex Forsyth of Markinch parish church.
The next item of business is a debate on motion S2M-4270, in the name of Malcolm Chisholm, on the general principles of the Planning etc (Scotland) Bill.
The next item of business is consideration of a financial resolution. I ask Johann Lamont to move motion S2M-3961, on the financial resolution in respect of the Planning etc (Scotland) Bill....
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S2M-4409, in the name of Margaret Curran, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. Motion moved, That...
The next item of business is consideration of two Parliamentary Bureau motions. I ask Margaret Curran to move motion S2M-4403, on membership of a committee, and motion S2M-4404, on the approval...
There are five questions to be put as a result of today's business. The first question is, that amendment S2M-4270.1, in the name of Patrick Harvie, which seeks to amend motion S2M-4270, in the...
The final item of business is a members' business debate on motion S2M-4279, in the name of Richard Baker, on Aberdeen crossrail. The debate will be concluded without any question being put....
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