Iau, 15 Mehefin 2023
Good morning. The first item of business is general question time. Question 1 was not lodged.
2. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement the rural affairs secretary has had with the fishing industry in communities that may be impacted by its proposals for highly protected marine...
3. To ask the Scottish Government how many paramedic students have accessed the paramedic, nursing and midwifery student bursary since its introduction in July 2021. (S6O-02383)
4. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide continuity in education for children leaving the MS Victoria in the coming weeks. (S6O-02384)
5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to ensure a fair application of funds from EventScotland and Creative Scotland to every part of Scotland. (S6O-02385)
6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it is on track to meet its target of halving the child obesity rate by 2030. (S6O-02386)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the final report of the independent review of the skills delivery landscape. (S6O-02387)
1. The A9 is a main road in Scotland stretching from the central belt to the north. It is also one of the most dangerous roads in the country. The Scottish National Party promised to fully dual...
2. Earlier today, the Government released its new cancer strategy. Cancer remains Scotland’s biggest killer, and it brings anxiety and misery to thousands of people across Scotland every...
3. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the future and viability of rural schools. (S6F-02250)
4. To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to mark clean air day. (S6F-02252)
5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reported concerns that its proposals to ban gas and other direct emission heating systems in new-build homes from...
6. I declare an interest as a member of the Scottish SPCA and convener of the cross-party group on animal welfare. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to...
Yesterday was world blood donor day, and I will be delighted to host the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service in the Parliament immediately after FMQs. Does the First Minister share my...
The First Minister will be aware that I have been contacted—as he will have been—by constituents and firefighters in Glasgow regarding the proposed cuts by the fire service to...
It is estimated that 90,000 fewer children will live in relative or absolute poverty this year, as a result of Scottish Government policies. That is a significant achievement, given that the...
Will the First Minister update the chamber on the Scottish Government’s actions to campaign for the approval of emergency use of Asulox for bracken control in Scotland? Will he also commit...
Today, I lodged the final proposal for my abortion services safe access zones (Scotland) bill. I thank campaigners, those who contributed to the consultation and MSPs across the chamber for their...
In February this year, the Minister for Community Safety confirmed that the car wash sector was high risk for labour exploitation. The minister also confirmed that 39 premises were attended by...
I ask visitors in the public gallery who are leaving the chamber to do so quickly and quietly, as we are about to resume business. The next item of business is a members’ business debate on...
Good afternoon, colleagues. The first item of business this afternoon is Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body question time. I invite members who wish to ask a supplementary to press their...
1. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will provide an update on the efficiency of the passholder secure entry system to the Parliament, in light of reports that...
2. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body when it will next review the car parking arrangements for MSPs and staff. (S6O-02356)
3. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what action it takes to ensure that children and young people from across Scotland can visit their Scottish Parliament. (S6O-02391)
4. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what the newest developments are in the creation of Scottish Parliament apps to allow the public easier access to parliamentary business papers...
The next item of business is portfolio questions on net zero and just transition. I invite any member who wishes to ask a supplementary question to press their request-to-speak button during the...
1. To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards developing a just transition plan for energy. (S6O-02373)
2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues in relation to maximising any benefits of the transition to net zero across the...
3. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent water scarcity updates from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, which state that the majority of Scotland is now affected by water...
4. To ask the Scottish Government how it is encouraging local authorities across the country to follow the lead of Highland Council in rolling out the 20mph speed limit in built-up areas. (S6O-02376)
5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any increase in water quality testing that is proposed for rivers in the north-east. (S6O-02377) I refer members to my entry...
7. To ask the Scottish Government what funding it will make available for community-led initiatives in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency that promote environmental quality and protection....
8. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make the community central to its plans for a just transition for Grangemouth. (S6O-02380)
The next item of business is a statement by Tom Arthur on provisional outturn. The minister will take questions on the issues that are raised in his statement, so there should be no interventions...
The next item of business is a debate on the Scottish Parliament’s gender-sensitive audit. I ask those members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-speak buttons....
There are no questions to be put as a result of today’s business. Meeting closed at 17:01.
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.
