Good morning. The first item of business is general question time. As ever, I would appreciate succinct questions and answers to match in order to get in as many questions as possible. Members...

1. To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is in relation to employment-based routes to teacher training. (S6O-02822)

2. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to local authorities to ensure that any subsidised bus routes are maintained. (S6O-02823)

4. To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for the 28th United Nations climate change conference of the parties—COP28. (S6O-02825)

5. To ask the Scottish Government what funding it is providing for regeneration and economic renewal projects in the south of Scotland. (S6O-02826)

6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the use of buses across Scotland. (S6O-02827)

7. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with East Lothian Council regarding the future of local public service provision in the area, including in relation to the...

8. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life regarding the future provision of public services and facilities in the region,...

1. The Deputy First Minister was interviewed last week about Michael Matheson’s dishonesty. She was asked whether Scottish National Party ministers always tell the truth. She was given...

2. I begin by echoing the comments about the sad passing of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton and send condolences to his family. I never had the privilege of meeting him, but I think we can tell from...

3. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to tackle any stigma associated with disclosing a diagnosis of HIV, in light of world AIDS day on 1 December. (S6F-02595)

4. To ask the First Minister when the Scottish Government will publish the results of the A96 corridor review. (S6F-02577)

5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that some young people are leaving school struggling to read. (S6F-02596)

6. To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to mark the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. (S6F-02606)

Yesterday marked 10 years since a police helicopter crashed into the Clutha bar in Glasgow city centre, in my constituency of Glasgow Kelvin, tragically killing 10 people and injuring 31. The...

The use of mobile phones has been highlighted as one of the most frequent and disruptive behaviours in schools. Lisa Kerr, headteacher of Gordonstoun, has stated: “Teenagers rarely thank...

Anyone who walked from the bus or train station this morning will have passed homeless people sleeping in the street. We now know that, last year, 244 of our fellow citizens in Scotland died...

Earlier this week, NHS Orkney was moved to the first stage of formal escalation by the Scottish Government. NHS Orkney is far from being the only health board in Scotland whose financial position...

After First Minister’s question time, I will meet campaigners who have been fighting to get a fair deal for the clients of McClure Solicitors following the firm going bust in 2021. It has...

The United Kingdom Government is banning XL bully dogs after a spate of horrific attacks, some of which were fatal. However, the Scottish National Party has refused to sign up to that plan. It...

Eight years ago, the construction of hundreds of houses began in the Western Gateway area of Dundee. Those who were buying homes were promised a school, and they paid an additional £5,000 on...

Today, world leaders are gathering for the 28th United Nations climate change conference of the parties—COP28—and the stakes could not be higher. The UN has warned that current...

The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-11282, in the name of Mark Ruskell, on restoring nature to tackle climate change. The debate will be concluded without...

The next item of business is portfolio question time and the portfolio is social justice. I remind any members who wish to ask a supplementary question to press their request-to-speak button...

1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to mitigate any impact of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 on the provision of support for refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people...

2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to calls from Age Scotland and others to improve plans for the new pension age disability payment by including extra mobility and travel...

3. To ask the Scottish Government what single-use items will be removed from the baby box, in light of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill. (S6O-02816)

4. I apologise for arriving slightly late to the chamber. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to review property factor legislation. (S6O-02817)

5. To ask the Scottish Government what Scottish social security support is available for terminally ill people and their carers. (S6O-02818)

6. To ask the Scottish Government what recent correspondence it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding any impact on its housing policies in Scotland of local housing allowance...

7. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Inverclyde Council to discuss any impact of depopulation on the Greenock and Inverclyde constituency. (S6O-02820)

8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking with Social Security Scotland to help with the heating costs of households in the north-east. (S6O-02821) I refer members to my entry in...

The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11496, in the name of Gillian Martin, on the Wildlife, Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. I invite members who wish to...

The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-11498, in the name of Gillian Martin, on a financial resolution for the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. Motion moved,...

There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-11496, in the name of Gillian Martin, on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn...