Time is set aside also to discuss financial business as and when required. Following the period of Decision Time, up to 30 minutes at the end of each meeting of the Parliament may be devoted to Members Business. This means any item of business, other than a Members Bill, proposed by an MSP who is neither a member of the Scottish Executive or a Junior Minister. Giving notice of or moving a motion. The committees will report to the Parliament.
Committees can initiate legislation themselves.
Committee reports are presented to the Parliament or to another committee. A committee has between 5 and 15 MSPs as members. These are selected having regard to the balance of the various political parties and groupings in the Parliament, and are chaired by a Convener. A committee can form sub-committees, and can hold joint meetings with other committees. Meetings are normally held in public, and can take place anywhere in Scotland.