The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-09621, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a timetable for the stage 3 consideration of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Bail and Release from Custody (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 (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 and 2: 1 hour 45 minutes
Groups 3 to 5: 3 hours 15 minutes
Groups 6 to 8: 4 hours 30 minutes
Groups 9 to 11: 5 hours 30 minutes
Groups 12 to 14: 6 hours 30 minutes
Groups 14 to 16: 7 hours.—[Martin Whitfield]
Motion agreed to.