Stage 3 is the final stage of the bill and is considered at a meeting of the whole Parliament. This stage comprises two parts: consideration of amendments to the bill as a general debate, and a final vote on the bill. Opposition members can table "wrecking amendments" to the bill, designed to thwart further progress and take up parliamentary time, to cause the bill to fall without a final vote being taken. After a general debate on the final form of the bill, members proceed to vote at Decision Time on whether they agree to the general principles of the final bill.
What is the final stage of a bill in the Scottish Parliament? How many parts does the consideration of a bill in Stage 3 have? What vote on a bill takes place in Stage 3? What type of amendments might members opposed to a bill put on the table? When do members proceed to vote on whether they agree to the principles of the final bill?