Business Programme

The motion

That the Parliament agrees—(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 6 October 2026
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by General Questions
followed by First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members)
followed by Ministerial Statement: Improving Outcomes for Neurodivergent People, Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe
followed by Committee Announcements
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm
Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 7 October 2026
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Finance and Local Government, Parliamentary Business and Veterans; Public Service Reform, Europe, External Affairs and Energy
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Supporting Scotland's Fishing Industry
followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Debate: Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm
Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 8 October 2026
1.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
1.30 pm General Questions
2.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders)
followed by Ministerial Statement: Planning for Winter and Improving Hospital Flow
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Strengthening Scotland’s Cyber Resilience
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm
Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business

Tuesday 27 October 2026
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by General Questions
followed by First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members)
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Committee Announcements
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm
Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 28 October 2026
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice; Health and Care
followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm
Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 29 October 2026
1.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
1.30 pm General Questions
2.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders)
followed by Committee Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm
Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business (b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 6 October 2026, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.

1. 30 Sep 2026
   Business Programme

   S7M-01390
   Carried

   91 for, 27 against

1. S7M-01390.1
   Business Programme

   Max Bannerman Reform Lodged 30 Sep 2026
   Defeated

   43 for, 75 against

No MSP has added their name to this motion.

1. 30 Sep 2026
   Business Motion

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   The next item of business is consideration of business motion S7M-01390, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on the business programme.Motion moved,That the Parliament agrees—(a) the following programme of …
2. 30 Sep 2026
   Business Motion

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   The question is, that amendment S7M-01390.1, in the name of Max Bannerman, which seeks to amend motion S7M-01390, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, be agreed to. Are we agreed?Members: No.
3. 30 Sep 2026
   Business Motion

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   We come to the vote on amendment S7M-01390.1, in the name of Max Bannerman, which seeks to amend motion S7M-01390, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau. Members should vote now.The vote is closed.
4. 30 Sep 2026
   Business Motion

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   The next question is, that motion S7M-01390, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme, be agreed to. Are we agreed?Members: No.
5. 30 Sep 2026
   Business Motion

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   The result of the division on motion S7M-01390, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme, is: For 91, Against 27, Abstentions 0.Motion agreed to,That the Parliament agrees—(a) th…