Good afternoon. Our first item of business is time for reflection, and our leader today is the Rev Jack Graham, who is the minister of Parkhead Congregational church in Glasgow.

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Rule 7.3 of the standing orders says: “Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner”. I seek your...

1. I suspect that I should not try any jokes on names after that point of order. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that almost half of headteachers consider that...

2. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to reduce the amount of time families are spending in emergency accommodation. (S5T-00376)

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. There are reports today that the Government’s independent poverty adviser removed criticism of Government cuts to councils from the final draft of...

The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-03858, in the name of Michael Russell, on article 50.

The next item of business is consideration of Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body motion S5M-03830, in the name of Bob Doris, on the appointment of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.

The next item of business is consideration of a legislative consent motion. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs)...

There are seven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that if the amendment in the name of John Lamont is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Lewis...

The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S5M-03637, in the name of Mike Rumbles, on the Blackhillock to Kintore transmission line. The debate will be concluded...