Thursday, 20 September 2007
Scottish Parliament Thursday 20 September 2007 [THE PRESIDING OFFICER opened the meeting at 09:15]
Good morning. The first item of business is a debate on motion S3M-499, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on managing the risks of flooding in Scotland.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will give an update on its response to the post office network change programme. (S3O-636)
To ask the Scottish Executive why it will not make a statement on its intended method of financing the Aberdeen western peripheral route until any public inquiry on objections to the road has...
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that excellent court services are available across the north-east of Scotland. (S3O-653)
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in identifying efficiency savings to be included as part of the strategic spending review. (S3O-680)
To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to bring forward a distinct energy policy and from what sources it expects to replace current installed nuclear capacity with non-nuclear alternatives....
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to issue fresh guidance to schools and colleges to ensure that they meet their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005. (S3O-632)
To ask the First Minister what meetings he will have today. (S3F-149)
I, too, welcome Wendy Alexander to her place for First Minister's questions. The First Minister will be fearful of a petticoat strangle every Thursday. I am sure that we will do our best to...
I, too, welcome Wendy Alexander. To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S3F-151)
To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government intends to take in relation to the United Kingdom's chancellor's reported intention to increase the Scottish block grant by 1 per cent...
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to increase renewables generating capacity. (S3F-161)
To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to review agenda for change in Scotland, in light of the questions raised by the King's Fund report, "Realising the Benefits?...
To ask the Scottish Executive what investment is planned to enhance primary health care services in Lanarkshire. (S3O-701)
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it continues to support the construction of the new Midlothian community hospital at Hardengreen. (S3O-665)
To ask the Scottish Executive what importance it places on ensuring dignity and well-being in old age. (S3O-694)
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of the role of community first responders in the Scottish Borders. (S3O-621)
To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to take forward an increase in the number of cardiac rehabilitation centres. (S3O-650)
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure the transfer of Glasgow housing stock into community ownership. (S3O-635)
To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of a doubling in funding for flood prevention in the last session of the Parliament, what level of funding will be provided for prevention measures in...
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and what issues were discussed. (S3O-696) Perhaps, as a Peacock, I am obliged to declare an interest...
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to aid rural development, given the impact of a lack of affordable housing in rural areas. (S3O-672)
To ask the Scottish Executive what contribution local authorities have made to exceeding recycling targets. (S3O-681)
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met representatives of Glasgow City Council to discuss recycling targets. (S3O-684)
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their produce. (S3O-628)
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the required capital investment is available to modernise Glasgow's water and sewerage infrastructure. (S3O-666)
The next item of business is a debate on motion S2M-498, in the name of Kenny MacAskill, on penal policy.
The next item of business is consideration of a Parliamentary Bureau motion. I ask Bruce Crawford to move motion S3M-500, on approval of a statutory instrument. Motion moved, That the Parliament...
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Further to Alex Neil's earlier point of order on his assertion that he made a submission to NHS Lanarkshire's consultation entitled "A Picture of Health: A...
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today's business. [ Interruption. ] I hope that members are paying attention, because there are quite a lot of questions to be got through. The...
The final item of business today is a members' business debate on motion S3M-374, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, on the ICL factory explosion. Motion debated, That the Parliament notes that,...
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.
