Liam McArthur The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-16092, in the name of Angus Robertson, on valuing culture: Scotland’s support to the culture sector. I invite members who wish to speak...

Annabelle Ewing The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-16034, in the name of Kaukab Stewart, on building a migration system that supports Scotland’s economy, public services and communities. I...

Annabelle Ewing The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have the bill as amended...

Liam McArthur The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-16085, in the name of Jackson Carlaw, on behalf of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee, on an inquiry into the A9 dualling...

Liam McArthur The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-14408, in the name of Tim Eagle, on improving access to health and social care in rural Scotland. The debate will be...

Alison Johnstone There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Jeremy Balfour is agreed to, the amendment in the name...

Liam McArthur The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-15705, in the name of Rhoda Grant, on the Scottish Human Rights Commission’s spotlight report, “Economic,...

Alison Johnstone The next item of business is a statement by Shirley-Anne Somerville on the winter heating payment. The cabinet secretary will take questions at the end of her statement.

Annabelle Ewing The next item of business is a statement by Kate Forbes on the Scottish Government’s response to the United Kingdom Covid-19 inquiry module 1 report. The Deputy First Minister will take...

Annabelle Ewing I ask members who are leaving the chamber and our visitors who are leaving the gallery to please do so quickly and quietly as we move on to the next item of business. Thank you for your...

Liam McArthur As members will be aware, the Presiding Officer is required under standing orders to decide whether, in her view, any provision of the bill relates to a protected subject matter—that is,...

Alison Johnstone There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that if the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Neil Bibby...

Russell Findlay John Swinney said this week that, if his budget does not pass, we are playing “right into the hands of Elon Musk.” Yes, you heard that right. The Scottish...

Douglas Ross To ask the Scottish Government what early assessment it has made following the opening of the safer drug consumption facility, the Thistle. (S6T-02279)

Clare Haughey To ask the First Minister, in light of recent freezing temperatures, whether he will provide an update on what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support low-income households with their...

Alison Johnstone The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S6M-16114, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. I ask Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to...

Annabelle Ewing To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the performance of enterprise agencies in supporting business growth and inward investment. (S6O-04186)

Maggie Chapman To ask the Scottish Government how its draft budget 2025-26 will support local authorities to better serve rural communities, such as those in Aberdeenshire and Angus Council areas in the North...

Alison Johnstone There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-16093, in the name of Angela Constance, on the Police (Ethics, Conduct and...

Emma Roddick To ask the Scottish Government whether it prioritised funding for affordable housing when drafting its budget for 2025-26. (S6O-04193) [ Interruption .]