The next item of business is consideration of business motion S4M-07528, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a stage 1 timetable for the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill.

Motion moved,

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 6 December 2013.—[Joe FitzPatrick.]

Motion agreed to.

The Presiding Officer:

The next item of business is consideration of business motion S4M-07529, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a stage 2 timetable for the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill.

Motion moved,

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 22 November 2013.—[Joe FitzPatrick.]

Motion agreed to.