1. To ask the Scottish Government what work has been done to improve accessibility to prescription wig provision for those affected by hair loss. (S6O-03142)

2. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact that any mass delay of NHS capital projects would have on patient and staff safety. (S6O-03143)

3. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has conducted of the potential impact of the proposed non-domestic rates public health supplement on large retailers, as set out in its 2024-25...

4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that critical transport infrastructure is resilient against extreme weather events. (S6O-03145)

5. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the repayment of private finance initiative and public-private partnership debts on local authority finances. (S6O-03146)

6. To ask the Scottish Government, in the light of recent Office for National Statistics data, what assessment it has made of the impact on Scotland’s public finances of the United Kingdom...

7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make a long-term commitment to retain the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry service. (S6O-03148)

8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with BT Group/EE regarding the proposed closure of its Greenock call centre. (S6O-03149)

1. Yesterday, after nearly 20 years, the murderer of Emma Caldwell was finally brought to justice. As well as her murder, Iain Packer was convicted of 33 offences against 22 women, which he...

2. Presiding Officer, “A toxic culture of misogyny and corruption meant the police failed so many women and girls who came forward to speak up against Packer. Instead of receiving justice...

3. My thoughts are with Emma Caldwell’s family. The discussion that we have just heard underpins the urgent need for a judge-led inquiry. To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will...

4. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the latest reported figures highlighting the impact of livestock worrying in Scotland. (S6F-02874)

5. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to prevent convicted sex offenders from changing their identity. (S6F-02863)

6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that the number of people living in temporary accommodation in Glasgow has increased by 25 per cent....

The First Minister will be aware that Police Scotland is investigating the suspected murder of Brian Low in Aberfeldy, in my constituency, on 17 February. I take this opportunity to express my...

On Monday, up to half of the north-east’s ambulance fleet—18 ambulances—were stuck outside Aberdeen royal infirmary. A paramedic told The Press and Journal that they are unable...

I remind members of my voluntary entry in the register of interests. Members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers are rallying outside Parliament today against a...

Disturbances at HMP YOI Stirling continue almost daily and have a serious detrimental effect on residents and the local community. The Scottish Prison Service has attempted to consult and to...

Members of the public are welcome in the gallery, but I invite those who are leaving to do so quickly and quietly, please, because we are about to start our next item of business. I say to...

The first item of business this afternoon is portfolio questions, and the portfolio on this occasion is education and skills. Members wishing to ask a supplementary question should press their...

1. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to provide access to life skills programmes for disabled young people. (S6O-03134)

2. To ask the Scottish Government to where within the education budget it reallocated any unused funds for teaching bursaries in 2023-24. (S6O-03135)

3. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with representatives of the college sector. (S6O-03136)

4. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with colleges and trade unions regarding pay in the further education sector. (S6O-03137)

5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on nursery-age childcare funding provision. (S6O-03138)

7. To ask the Scottish Government how it will encourage the uptake of foreign languages at primary and secondary schools. (S6O-03140)

8. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the open letter sent to MSPs from over 120 colleges, businesses and trade unions, on 5 February, urgently asking for the reinstatement of...

The next item of business is a statement by Neil Gray on Eljamel and the NHS Tayside public inquiry and independent clinical review. The cabinet secretary will take questions at the end of his...

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I seek your advice on whether the Scottish Government has contacted you about holding an urgent statement this afternoon on the very worrying news coming...

The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-12331, in the name of Maree Todd, on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. I note that we seem to be missing a committee...

The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-12093, in the name of Shona Robison, on a financial resolution for the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. Motion moved, That the...

There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-12331, in the name of Maree Todd, on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill at...