The first item of business is time for reflection. Our time for reflection leader today is Mollie Hughes, who is a mountaineer, adventurer and motivational speaker.

The next item of business is topical question time. In order to get in as many questions as possible, short and succinct questions and responses would be appreciated.

1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Loganair and Highlands and Islands Airports regarding the suspension of many island flights from 17 March. (S6T-01244)

2. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent comments by the chief executive of CalMac, what action it is taking to prevent island residents being impacted by any reliability issues...

3. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that small shops in Scotland fear they cannot survive because of the costs and impacts of the deposit return scheme, what its position is on...

The next item is a debate on motion S6M-08122, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, on women’s and girls’ safety on public transport. I would be grateful if members who wished to speak in...

It is time to move on to the next item of business. I am minded to accept a motion without notice, under rule 11.2.4 of standing orders, to bring forward decision time. Motion moved, That, under...

There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-08122.2, in the name of Graham Simpson, which seeks to amend S6M-08122, in the...