1. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Referendums (Scotland) Bill adequately meets the objective stated by the constitutional relations secretary for...

2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to replace HMP Barlinnie. (S5O-03728)

3. I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of interests in relation to my holding shareholdings in a bank. To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to victims...

4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve public safety at popular tourist sites. (S5O-03730)

5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address child poverty. (S5O-03731)

6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on infection management at Queen Elizabeth university hospital. (S5O-03732)

7. To ask the Scottish Government what further progress has been made following the announcement by NHS Highland of an independent review into allegations of staff bullying in Argyll and Bute....

8. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Brexit will disproportionately impact on people living in areas of multiple deprivation. (S5O-03734)

1. Does the First Minister now accept that there has been a decline in the choice of subjects taken and achieved since the curriculum for excellence was introduced?

2. Back in January, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport made “an absolute commitment” to members of the Scottish Parliament that the children’s ward at St John’s...

I declare an interest as a partner in a farming business. Is the First Minister aware of the serious situation facing 14 dairy farmers in Aberdeenshire? They comprise the bulk of the dairy...

The Saleem family—Muhammad, Razia, Fatima and Saira—have been resident in the Dumfries area for the past 13 years, but they are currently being spilt up by the Home Office, which has...

The Auditor General for Scotland has just produced a very critical report on the finances of NHS Highland, and patients are rightly very concerned. It is clear that the board needs significantly...

Last Friday, NHS Fife published a long-awaited report on the health impacts of flaring at Mossmorran. It said that flaring “has not been acceptable and could plausibly affect health in the...

The people of the north-east have for years been poorly served by a lack of funding and support to NHS Grampian. An update on the current infrastructure investment plan says that the main...

Given the serious concerns that have been expressed by the Education and Skills Committee and by members in the chamber, does the First Minister agree that it is deeply worrying that Dumfries and...

3. This week, NHS Highland told patients to seek treatment elsewhere because Raigmore hospital is nearly full. After 12 years running our national health service, is the First Minister proud of...

I understand that as a result of United Kingdom-wide delays of Fluenz Tetra, which is procured by Public Health England, NHS Grampian has decided to prioritise available vaccine for people who...

I remind colleagues that I am a councillor in Aberdeen City Council. Last week the First Minister told me that Aberdeen City Council had never applied for funding for the new art gallery, calling...

I know first hand the devastating impact that Tory austerity has had in my constituency of Dundee East. Rising numbers of children are fed from food banks, families of European Union citizens are...

As remembrance Sunday approaches this weekend, will the First Minister join me in expressing the deep gratitude of this Parliament to men and women of our British armed forces who, over the...

Last week, I raised the issue of the Tayside breast oncologists’ right to reply submission to the Healthcare Improvement Scotland report that was published in April. The oncologists made...

It has been more than two years since the Government brought a debate on anything to do with our schools to the chamber. If the First Minister is so confident of the Government’s record on...

4. I hope to bring a zen quality to proceedings after this afternoon’s turmoil. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to recent figures showing that the...

5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that attacks on staff at six NHS boards increased in the last year. (S5F-03687)

6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children with additional support needs. (S5F-03688)

The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S5M-18772, in the name of George Adam, on recognition for nuclear test veterans. The debate will be concluded without any...

1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding the level playing field provision.

2. Presiding Officer, do I have to declare an interest again?

3. I declare an interest as an Aberdeen city councillor. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed agrifood and nutrition hub for innovation for Aberdeen....

4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the continuation of Scottish seed potato exports in the event of a no-deal Brexit. (S5O-03722)

5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the latest applicants to the knowledge transfer and innovation fund. (S5O-03723)

6. To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the good food nation bill. (S5O-03724)

7. To ask the Scottish Government what income is generated, and how many jobs are supported, by the leasing of holdings from Forestry and Land Scotland. (S5O-03725)

8. To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes venison as a nutritional food. (S5O-03726)

The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-19743, in the name of Michael Russell, on the Referendums (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.

The next item of business is consideration of motion S5M-195399, in the name of Derek Mackay, on a financial resolution for the Referendums (Scotland) Bill. Motion moved, That the Parliament, for...

There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S5M-19743, in the name of Michael Russell, on stage 1 of the Referendums (Scotland)...