Thursday, 22 June 2017
Good morning. We start with general question time. Question 1 will be asked by Ruth Maguire.
2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to ensure that creditors operating in Scotland are fully briefed on their legal obligations when dealing with clients on a debt...
3. To ask the Scottish Government when it will next meet ScotRail. (S5O-01157)
5. To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes creative learning among children and young people, including encouraging their participation in music, dance, film and the arts. (S5O-01159)
6. To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed policing in Edinburgh with Police Scotland. (S5O-01160)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on setting a cap on mid-market rents to achieve more affordable housing. (S5O-01161)
8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to ensure that bus fare rates in Glasgow are affordable. (S5O-01162)
1. To ask the First Minister what engagements she has planned for the rest of the day. (S5F-01410)
2. To ask the First Minister what engagements she has planned for the rest of the week. (S5F-01408)
3. To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S5F-01409)
4. To ask the First Minister what recent discussions have been held between the Scottish Government and the Scotland Office regarding opportunities for future intergovernmental co-operation and...
5. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to improve small business confidence. (S5F-01422)
6. To ask the First Minister how the national roll-out of the baby box scheme will improve public health and reduce health inequalities. (S5F-01417)
The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S5M-06006, in the name of Tavish Scott, on island games—support Scotland’s athletes. The debate will be...
The next item of business is a statement by Derek Mackay on the provisional outturn for 2016-17. The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution will take questions at the end of his...
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill. Members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, which is SP Bill 1A, and the marshalled...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-06201, in the name of Annabelle Ewing, on the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill at stage 3. I ask those who wish to speak in the...
There is one question to be put as a result of today’s business, on the motion to pass the Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill. We will have a division on the motion; I will not...
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. It has been confirmed in the past few minutes that the Scottish Government has sought an extension for the delivery of farm payments, as it will fail to...
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.