Mercher, 10 Mai 2023
Good afternoon. The first item of business is portfolio question time, and the first portfolio is rural affairs, land reform and islands. In order to get in as many questions as possible, I would...
2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the Scottish Government analyses the impact on island communities...
3. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help ensure that quality Scotch beef is available in supermarkets in Scotland. (S6O-02198)
4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding actions to tackle mental health problems amongst farmers and crofters....
5. To ask the Scottish Government what it has learnt from the fisheries no-take zone at Lamlash bay. (S6O-02200)
6. To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the welfare of animals used in greyhound racing in Scotland. (S6O-02201)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the delivery of the rural crime strategy. (S6O-02202)
8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 in promoting a...
1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it tracks how many GP practices are currently being run directly by NHS boards. (S6O-02204)
2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out its proposed timetable for implementing the new musculoskeletal pathway, including how it will ensure that the views of third sector...
3. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has put in place to support the palliative care sector, in light of reports that the number of people needing these services is estimated to rise...
4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Lothian, and local groups, since March 2023 regarding the reopening of the Edington hospital in North Berwick. (S6O-02207)
5. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent research from the British Dental Association that shows that 83 per cent of dentists in Scotland expect to reduce the amount of...
6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the general practitioner workforce. (S6O-02209)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to reduce waiting times for NHS Scotland’s child and adolescent mental health services. (S6O-02210)
8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the long-term sustainability of general practice. (S6O-02211)
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-08869, in the name of Jenni Minto, on the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill at stage 1. I invite members who wish to participate in...
The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-06897, on a financial resolution for the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill. I invite Michael Matheson to move the motion....
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-08894, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. I invite George Adam...
There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-08869, in the name of Jenni Minto, on the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland...
The Scottish Parliament is the national legislature of Scotland, located in Edinburgh. The Parliament consists of 129 members known as MSPs, elected for four-year terms; 73 represent individual geographical constituencies, and 56 are regional representatives.
