Thursday, 31 October 2002
Scottish Parliament Thursday 31 October 2002 [THE PRESIDING OFFICER opened the meeting at 09:30]
This morning we have two short debates, the first of which is on motion S1M-3507, in the name of Michael Russell, on broadcasting and the media in Scotland, and two amendments to that motion. I...
The next item of business is—
To ask the Scottish Executive what is being done to address any lack of affordable private housing for first-time buyers, particularly in rural areas. (S1O-5790)
To ask the Scottish Executive how the initiatives it announced on 18 October 2002 will assist with the implementation of the youth crime action plan. (S1O-5804)
To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on recent research that suggests a link between fluoridation of water and bone disease in children. (S1O-5771)
To ask the Scottish Executive when the Minister for Education and Young People will next meet the Secretary of State for Education and Skills. (S1O-5767)
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to develop best practice for local authorities and others in dealing with nuisance caused by seagulls in towns and cities. (S1O-5784)
I declare that I am a member of the court of the University of Strathclyde. To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of funds from the comprehensive spending review will be allocated to...
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to disperse jobs to south-west Scotland. (S1O-5782)
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met the Scottish Fishermen's Federation and what matters were discussed. (S1O-5794)
To ask the Scottish Executive when it intends to respond to the report produced by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities' fireworks task group. (S1O-5787)
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made with its cancer strategy. (S1O-5796)
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take in response to the Transport and the Environment Committee's report on the rail industry in Scotland. (S1O-5806)
To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Scottish Executive's Cabinet. (S1F-2195)
To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Prime Minister and what issues he intends to raise. (S1F-2196)
To ask the First Minister when the cities review will be finalised and published. (S1F-2207)
To ask the First Minister how the predicted shortfall in skills in the construction industry is being addressed. (S1F-2204)
The next item of business is a debate on motion S1M-3224, in the name of Andy Kerr, on the general principles of the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc (Scotland) Bill. I call Peter...
Motion moved, That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Bill, agrees to any increase in...
We have three Parliamentary Bureau motions and have received no notice that any member wishes to oppose them. To save time, I ask Euan Robson to move all three together. Motions moved, That the...
There are 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business, so let us please concentrate. The first question is, that amendment S1M-3507.1, in the name of Mike Watson, which seeks to amend...
The final debate is a members' business debate on motion S1M-3406, in the name of Sarah Boyack, on Edinburgh Waverley station. The debate, as usual, will be concluded without any question being...
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.