Thursday, 15 January 2015
Good morning. We start with general questions. Question 1, in the name of Paul Martin, has not been lodged. The member has provided an explanation.
2. To ask the Scottish Government what impact the recent fan zone at St Mirren Park will have on its policy on banning alcohol at football matches. (S4O-03902)
3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the impact of employment tribunal fees prior to their proposed devolution. (S4O-03903)
4. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and what issues were discussed. (S4O-03904)
5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect people who serve the public from abuse or violence at work. (S4O-03905)
6. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to assist business start-ups. (S4O-03906)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the...
9. To ask the Scottish Government what improvements will be made to commuter rail services into Edinburgh as a result of the awarding of the franchise to Abellio, which is due to take effect from...
Annabel Goldie (West Scotland) (Con): 10. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to alleviate the planned disruption to Glasgow to Edinburgh rail services in summer 2015. (S4O-03910)
1. To ask the First Minister what engagements she has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-02518)
2. To ask the First Minister when she will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland. (S4F-02515)
3. To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-02516)
4. To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support national health service front-line services. (S4F-02522)
5. To ask the First Minister for what reason the Scottish Government’s budget underspends have increased over the last few years when its budgets have been reduced. (S4F-02525)
6. To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the United Kingdom Government in light of the recent terrorist attacks in France. (S4F-02517)
The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-11325, in the name of John Mason, on equal pay. The debate will be concluded without any question being put. Motion...
Good afternoon. The first item of business is the election of a member for appointment to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. I have received one valid nomination for appointment. The...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S4M-12060, in the name of Michael Matheson, on commending the people who keep Scotland safe in emergencies.
The next item of business is consideration of motion S4M-12062, in the name of Liz Smith, on the reappointment of a member of the Standards Commission for Scotland. I invite Liz Smith to move the...
The next item of business is consideration of motion S4M-11999, in the name of Michael Matheson, on the Modern Slavery Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation. Motion moved, That the Parliament...
There are five questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S4M-12060.2, in the name of Hugh Henry, which seeks to amend motion S4M-12060, in...
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.