Thursday, 4 May 2006
Scottish Parliament Thursday 4 May 2006 [THE PRESIDING OFFICER opened the meeting at 09:15]
Good morning. The first item of business is a debate on motion S2M-3866, in the name of Chris Ballance, on the replacement of Trident.
The next item of business is a debate on motion S2M-4329, in the name of Shiona Baird, on a pledge against new nuclear power stations in Scotland.
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to protect Scottish literature, given the decision of the Competition Commission in respect of the proposed takeover of Ottakar's book...
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans there are to improve the infrastructure of water mains in Scotland. (S2O-9686)
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will welcome the Barnardo's Scotland toddlers march to Parliament on 4 May 2006—which, of course, is today—which aims to raise awareness of...
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it shares concerns of MPs and MSPs in respect of the reorganisation of health services in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. (S2O-9712)
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to address the shortfall in funding to NHS Lanarkshire through incomplete application of the Arbuthnott formula. (S2O-9671)
To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance has been made available to private landlords in respect of their obligations under the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004. (S2O-9685)
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to develop the use of information and communication technology to improve care and support to elderly and disabled people in their own homes...
I welcome Richard Lochhead back to Parliament. To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Prime Minister and what issues they will discuss. (S2F-2264)
To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Scottish Executive's Cabinet. (S2F-2265)
To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland and what issues he intends to discuss. (S2F-2266)
To ask the First Minister what steps are being considered to ensure that this year's marching season does not disrupt communities. (S2F-2271)
To ask the First Minister what the timetable is for taking decisions on the management of radioactive waste in Scotland, in light of the interim report from the Committee on Radioactive Waste...
To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Executive has now agreed a revised budget for Scottish Enterprise for this financial year. (S2F-2269)
To ask the Scottish Executive how many cases have been pursued in relation to the grooming offence established by the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005...
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to reduce waiting times for treatment for heroin addicts in Dumfries and Galloway. (S2O-9706)
To ask the Scottish Executive how many foreign prisoners have been released from Scottish prisons who could have faced deportation and what measures are being taken to track down such...
To ask the Scottish Executive what its response is to the main recommendations of "The Civil Justice System in Scotland: a case for review?", published by the Scottish Consumer Council. (S2O-9732)
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are any precedents that bar a person from extradition to another country to face criminal charges following conviction for the same offence within...
To ask the Scottish Executive how it is encouraging young people to become involved in reducing antisocial behaviour. (S2O-9696)
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to make public the findings of the consultation that was undertaken by Julius Lang into the possibility of introducing community courts in Scotland....
To ask the Scottish Executive how many reparation orders have been served since the enactment of the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004. (S2O-9695)
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to address the impact of Scottish Enterprise budget pressures on small and medium-sized enterprises and training programmes for employees....
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware that the principal of James Watt College in Greenock has breached the terms of a collective agreement with the Educational Institute of Scotland...
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to improve transport connections in the northern corridor of North Lanarkshire. (S2O-9662)
To ask the Scottish Executive what action has been taken to encourage a resolution of the pay dispute in higher education. (S2O-9704)
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will designate a specific department with responsibility for developing a framework for language skills for Scottish businesses. (S2O-9728)
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that applications for senior citizens' concessionary travel cards are processed as rapidly as possible. (S2O-9678)
The next item of business is a debate on motion S2M-4272, in the name of George Lyon, on the general principles of the Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Bill.
The next item of business is consideration of a financial resolution. I ask George Lyon to move motion S2M-4222, on the financial resolution in respect of the Local Electoral Administration and...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S2M-4317, in the name of Cathy Jamieson, on the Police and Justice Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation.
The next item of business is consideration of two Parliamentary Bureau motions. I ask Margaret Curran to move motion S2M-4338, on membership of committees, and motion S2M-4339, on a committee...
Before decision time, I would like to make a brief statement—it is good news. On Wednesday, a week ahead of schedule, we will be back in the chamber. [ Applause. ] I want to thank all those...
There are 16 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on the replacement of Trident, if the amendment in the name of Jackie Baillie is agreed to,...
The final item of business is a members' business debate on motion S2M-4103, in the name of Margaret Mitchell, on Strathaven academy. The debate will be concluded without any question being put....
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.
