1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make a statement about the consequences for the NHS of a no vote and a yes vote in the referendum. (S4O-03451)

2. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the gender balance in science and maths in schools to increase the number of female students studying science, technology,...

3. To ask the Scottish Government what action the Cabinet Secretary for Justice is taking to address the reported delays in the development of a unified IT system for Police Scotland. (S4O-03453)

4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the latest round of funding from the bus investment fund. (S4O-03454)

5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the cost of childcare. (S4O-03455)

6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support older people who live alone. (S4O-03456)

7. To ask the Scottish Government when it will announce plans for reform of the private rented sector. (S4O-03457)

8. To ask the Scottish Government how it will provide safeguards for rural schools. (S4O-03458)

10. To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on the construction of the Aberdeen western peripheral route. (S4O-03460)

1. To ask the First Minister what engagements he has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-02249)

2. To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland. (S4F-02247)

3. To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-02245)

4. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that an independent Scotland will not be able to support the state pension. (S4F-02251)

5. To ask the First Minister whether there will be food banks in an independent Scotland. (S4F-02254)

6. To ask the First Minister how many two-year-olds from workless families will receive free childcare at the start of the new school session. (S4F-02248)

The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-10368, in the name of Angus MacDonald, on Scotland’s pollinator population. The debate will be concluded without...

Good afternoon. The first item of business this afternoon is a debate on motion S4M-10784, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, on Scotland’s festivals, festival 2014 and culture 2014.

There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S4M-10784.1, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, which seeks to amend motion...