Members will note that the motion will allow time for consideration of the stage 3 amendments that have been lodged to Christine Grahame’s Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill and for two parliamentary statements relating to matters of significance and importance. I am sure that members will welcome the opportunity to ask the Government questions on those.

I move,

That the Parliament agrees to the following revisions to the programme of business for Thursday 23 January 2025—

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2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Portfolio Questions:

Social Justice

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2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:

Social Justice

followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish Government Response to Fatal Accident Inquiries into the Deaths of Katie Allan and William Brown

followed by Ministerial Statement: Future of the National Care Service

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5.00 pm Decision Time

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6.10 pm Decision Time

Motion agreed to.