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Foreword

1. Introduction—

Purpose of Motions
Chamber Desk

2. Procedures for Lodging and Processing Motions—

Where Motions are Lodged
Role of Chamber Desk
Who can Lodge Motions
How a Motion is Lodged
Admissibility Criteria
Declaration of Registrable Interest
Style and Layout
Members’ Business
Timing
Publication of Motions in Business Bulletin
Removal of Motions by the Parliamentary Bureau
Arrangements for Indicating Support
Motions Moved Without Notice
Motions at Short Notice
Withdrawal of a Motion
Business Motions and Role of the Parliamentary Bureau

3. Motions Relating to Legislation—

Bills
Public Bills
Private Bills
Subordinate Legislation
Negative Procedure
Affirmative Procedure
Legislative Consent Motions

4. Parliamentary Procedure on Motions—

Moving Motions
Withdrawal of a Motion After it has been Moved
Debates without Motions

5. Amendments to Motions and Amendments—

Giving Notice of Amendments
Wording, Style and Layout of Amendments to Motions
Amendments to Amendments
Pre-emption of Amendments
Selection and Order of Amendments

6. Parliamentary Procedure on Amendments to Motions—

Procedure
Motions and Amendments Without Notice

7. Application of Standing Orders to Committees and Sub-committees

Annex A: Authorisation Form to Sign on Behalf of MSP
Annex B: MSP Email Authorisation Form
Annex C: Giving Delegated Access to a Parliament Email Account
Annex D: Instructions For Setting Up Voting Buttons for Support of Motions