Good afternoon. The first item of business is—

1. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting businesses in rural areas to become accredited living wage employers. (S6O-02749)

3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reportedly stagnant level of economic growth. (S6O-02751)

4. To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it has received that the Scottish National Investment Bank is supporting its ambition to create a wellbeing economy, in light of there not being...

5. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment set out in its programme for government 2023-24, whether it will provide more details of how it plans to increase the number of...

7. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its fair work first policy, what its response is to reports that workers in Scotland lost nearly £1.9 million in wages in a year due to working...

8. To ask the Scottish Government what policy changes it has implemented as a result of issues raised in the “New Deal for Business Group: Report on progress and recommendations”....

The Deputy Presiding Officer: Again, if any member wishes to ask a supplementary question during finance and parliamentary business portfolio questions, they should press the request-to-speak...

1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to propose a parliamentary debate on waiting times for elective care for both out-patient and in-patient appointments. (S6O-02757)

2. To ask the Scottish Government what impact United Kingdom Government annual financial settlements have on its ability to undertake long-term financial planning. (S6O-02758)

3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any plans it has to provide financial support for high street rejuvenation. (S6O-02759)

4. To ask the Scottish Government from which part of its budget the additional £300 million pledged for the national health service will be allocated. (S6O-02760)

5. To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that local government finance support schemes are operating effectively. (S6O-02761)

6. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding any impact of the autumn statement on Scotland’s public finances. (S6O-02762)

7. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that its council tax freeze policy will have on households in the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency. (S6O-02763)

8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to issue Government bonds. (S6O-02764)

The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11351, in the name of Mark Griffin, on Scotland’s housing emergency. I invite members who wish to participate in the debate to press...

On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. I seek your guidance on how parliamentary process can be correctly followed to secure answers on the £11,000 Michael Matheson iPad scandal. On...

The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-11374, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. I call George Adam to...

The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S6M-11375, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. I ask George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to...

There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Paul McLennan is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Graham...