Good afternoon. The first item of business is a statement by Michael Russell on Brexit preparations in the light of recent developments. I encourage all members who wish to ask a question of the...

1. To ask the Scottish Government how it can support schools to ensure that their staff and teachers are trauma informed. (S5O-02849)

2. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the trend in the number of college students since 2007. (S5O-02850)

3. To ask the Scottish Government what the impact will be of the college capital spending plans in the draft budget. (S5O-02851)

4. To ask the Scottish Government what impact the pupil equity fund has had on attainment in North Ayrshire. (S5O-02852)

5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken in the last year regarding the provision of training for teachers and staff to support pupils with mental health issues. (S5O-02853)

6. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the document “Towards a Cooperative University” by Queen Margaret University members of the University and College Union...

7. To ask the Scottish Government what progress the transition training fund has made in addressing the reported skills shortage in the heavy goods vehicle industry and increasing the number of...

8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding partnership working to help communities access employment support. (S5O-02856)

9. To ask the Scottish Government what impact its commitment to invest £500 million to expand early learning and childcare provision will have on demand for skilled staff and infrastructure...

10. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Higher Education Statistics Agency recording a record number of students from deprived areas enrolling at university in Scotland....

11. To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that pupils with additional support needs in the Almond Valley constituency have their needs and right to an education met. (S5O-02859)

12. To ask the Scottish Government whether the processing of applications to the protecting vulnerable groups scheme for people working in schools will change as a result of Disclosure...

13. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the rate of articulation from college to university. (S5O-02861)

14. To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of primary school teachers are supply staff. (S5O-02862)

17. To ask the Scottish Government how many school pupils have died by suicide in the last five years and what action it has taken in response to this. (S5O-02865)

18. To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it gives to childcare providers in Inverclyde. (S5O-02866)

The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-15677, in the name of Edward Mountain, on behalf of the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, on the committee’s inquiry into salmon...

The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-15728, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. Motion moved, That the...

The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S5M-15723, on the establishment of a committee. Motion moved, That the Parliament shall establish a committee of the...

The first question is, that motion S5M-15677, in the name of Edward Mountain, on the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee’s report on salmon farming in Scotland, be agreed to. Motion...

If I could ask members to gather themselves. [ Interruption .] I have not called you yet, Mr Balfour.