Wednesday, 29 March 2017
1. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out of public support for a second referendum on Scotland leaving the United Kingdom. (S5O-00828)
2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to concerns that reductions to local government budgets will have a negative impact on local services in South Scotland. (S5O-00829)
3. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the local government budget allocation to Glasgow City Council since 2007. (S5O-00830)
4. To ask the Scottish Government how its national digital strategy will impact on the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency. (S5O-00831)
5. To ask the Scottish Government what the impact will be of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution’s recent announcement of £15.6 million being reinvested back into...
1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to boost the economy and create jobs in Coatbridge and Chryston. (S5O-00838)
2. I refer members to my entry in the register of interests and to my professional background in music. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic contribution of...
3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support Dingwall’s economy. (S5O-00840)
4. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest Fraser of Allander Institute Economic Commentary , which warns that indicators of Scottish consumer confidence are more...
5. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of the Scottish Investment Bank. (S5O-00842)
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-04920, in the name of Tavish Scott, on education. I call Tavish Scott to speak to and move the motion.
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-04919, in the name of Willie Rennie, on censure and apology on the anniversary of the Chinese agreement.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-04940, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a business programme. Motion moved,...
The next item of business is consideration of four Parliamentary Bureau motions. I invite Joe FitzPatrick to move motion S5M-04941, on First Minister’s, portfolio and general questions and...
We come to decision time. The first question is, that amendment S5M-04920.1, in the name of John Swinney, which seeks to amend motion S5M-04920, in the name of Tavish Scott, on education, be...
The next item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S5M-03750, in the name of John Lamont, on congratulations to Rotary district 1020 and other champions of change...
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.