This guidance is intended to support and expand on the Parliament’s Standing Orders (http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/so/sto-c.htm) in relation to the processing of and parliamentary procedure on motions. It takes account of changes to Standing Orders agreed by the Parliament and of experience gained since 1999 and has been approved by the Procedures Committee.

Motions are normally lodged with the Chamber Desk, which is situated in room T1.01 at the top of the staircase from the Garden Lobby. It is part of the Chamber Office, which is in turn part of the Directorate of Clerking and Reporting. The Chamber Desk is open for business between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm, Mondays to Thursdays and from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm on Fridays It does not open for business at weekends or on public holidays. Revised times will be indicated to Members in advance of any recess (normally 10.00 am to 4.00 pm).

Contact details for the Chamber Desk are—