Thursday, 17 March 2011
Good morning. The first item of business this morning is a Labour Party debate on motion S3M-8177, in the name of Charlie Gordon, on transport.
1. To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason, in response to freedom of information requests, it has chosen not to reveal the names of recipients of grants in relation to forests. (S3O-13341)
2. To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of recent events such as the murder of Reamonn Gormley, what measures it will bring forward to improve safety on Scotland’s streets. (S3O-13351)
4. To ask the Scottish Executive whether the recent changes to the land use planning system have helped expedite local planning decisions. (S3O-13344)
5. To ask the Scottish Government whether Scotland can learn from the way in which Irish culture, history and achievements are promoted and celebrated world wide on St Patrick’s day....
6. To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on how community payback orders are working. (S3O-13350)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what additional assistance it has provided to support, and help people find, employment in the Falkirk West constituency. (S3O-13316)
8. To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in implementing the national framework for park and ride for buses. (S3O-13313)
9. To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers there would be any benefits to the rural economy if the Crown Estate commission was devolved. (S3O-13304) A dh’fhaighneachd do...
1. To ask the First Minister what engagements he has planned for the rest of the day. (S3F-2962)
2. To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland. (S3F-2963)
4. To ask the First Minister what resources the Scottish Government has put in place to detect and prevent child trafficking. (S3F-2968)
5. To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding end-year flexibility. (S3F-2966)
6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on how it has engaged with the Scottish fuel poverty forum on energy policy since the forum was re-established....
The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-7853, in the name of Mary Scanlon, on chronic pain services in Scotland. The debate will be concluded without any...
1. To ask the Scottish Executive when the Minister for Housing and Communities last met representatives of housing associations and co-operatives and what issues were discussed. (S3O-13348)
2. To ask the Scottish Executive when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing last met representatives of NHS Forth Valley. (S3O-13361)
3. To ask the Scottish Executive what progress there has been in implementing the change fund. (S3O-13362)
4. To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met representatives of NHS Lanarkshire. (S3O-13338)
5. To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in reforming the pay structure of national health service hospital consultants. (S3O-13319)
6. To ask the Scottish Executive what support it is giving NHS Fife to meet its target of putting stroke patients into a designated stroke ward within one day of being admitted to Victoria...
7. To ask the Scottish Executive whether it remains committed to funding the new Royal hospital for sick children in Edinburgh proposed by NHS Lothian and, if so, when it expects building work...
8. To ask the Scottish Government how the Scottish Housing Regulator assesses common housing registration as part of the inspection process for registered social landlords. (S3O-13302)
9. To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to implement a ban on the display of tobacco products by retailers. (S3O-13324)
10. To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects Aberdeen’s 10-lane Olympic-sized pool to be completed. (S3O-13378)
11. To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding future funding and co-operation with the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice. (S3O-13357)
13. To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the dementia strategy. (S3O-13371)
16. To ask the Scottish Executive what progress there has been in providing affordable housing in 2010-11. (S3O-13358)
18. To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in reducing the level of health care acquired infections in hospitals in NHS Ayrshire and Arran. (S3O-13305)
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S3M-8175, in the name of Bruce Crawford, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a timetable for stage 3 consideration...
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with amendments, members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S3M-8128, in the name of Alex Neil, on the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill.
The next item of business is consideration of motion S3M-8145, in the name of Michael Russell, on a legislative consent motion on the Education Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation. Motion...
The next item of business is consideration of motion S3M-8125, in the name of John Swinney, on a legislative consent motion on the Public Bodies Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation. Motion...
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S3M-8196, in the name of Bruce Crawford, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme.
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, in relation to the debate on transport, if the amendment in the name of Keith Brown is agreed,...
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-7738, in the name of Des McNulty, on the 70th anniversary of the Clydebank blitz. The debate will be concluded...
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.