Thursday, 11 March 2021
Our first item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-24357, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out changes to today’s business. Motion...
The next item of business is First Minister’s question time. Before we turn to questions, I invite the First Minister to update the Parliament on Covid-19.
1. Last week, we asked about legal advice in the Alex Salmond case and the First Minister refused to answer any questions. We were told that every issue had been covered. The next day, after...
2. The first Covid death in Scotland was a year ago this week. Since then, more than 7,000 people have tragically died, and I send my condolences to everyone who has lost a loved one. Official...
3. When the GFG Alliance took over the aluminium smelter and power station in Lochaber in 2016, it received a Scottish Government guarantee that was worth £575 million. The company promised...
4. Presiding Officer, this Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the Dunblane shooting—a tragic day that Scotland will never forget. The Scottish Greens, and, I am sure, all members, can...
5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reported concerns expressed by the construction, care and hospitality industries that a lack of overseas workers after...
6. To ask the First Minister what percentage of clinically vulnerable people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. (S5F-04882)
7. To ask the First Minister for what reason the Scottish Government has chosen not to extend the reduction to land and buildings transaction tax beyond March. (S5F-04894)
The administration of Greensill Capital, one of the United Kingdom’s largest providers of supply chain finance, is a cause for concern for many manufacturing businesses. One of those...
I have been contacted by a number of constituents who are becoming increasingly concerned about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Edinburgh and about the inconsistencies...
I remind members that I am a member of the trade union Community. In response to Willie Rennie’s questions regarding the threats to GFG Alliance, the First Minister outlined a series of...
I have a great many pig farmers in my constituency, and they have been adversely impacted by the aftermath of the temporary closure of the abattoir at Brechin because of a Covid outbreak there....
Given the seriousness of the situation around GFG Alliance, will the First Minister commit the economy secretary to making a statement to the Parliament next week to update members? The First...
The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited island communities impact assessment on air traffic control centralisation lists a series of serious negative impacts for Shetland. They range from job...
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I do not make this point of order lightly. I want to ask about parliamentary procedure under our standing orders. While I have been in the chamber today, I...
I will go straight on. There is no time in hand; time is tight. I know that members will understand why. The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-24322, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on...
The next item of business is portfolio questions. In order to get in as many members as possible, I ask for short and succinct questions and answers.
1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on broadband roll-out in Dumfries and Galloway. (S5O-05106)
2. To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Tay cities deal will have on Dundee. (S5O-05107)
3. To ask the Scottish Government what the impact might be of any reduction in the number of routes served by Edinburgh airport following the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions. (S5O-05108)
4. To ask the Scottish Government what funding is being provided to local authorities for improvements to the road network. (S5O-05109)
5. To ask the Scottish Government when the process will commence to appoint a new operator for the ScotRail franchise. (S5O-05110)
6. To ask the Scottish Government what financial support it is providing to public transport providers to ensure that services can continue. (S5O-05111)
7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Nestrans and Transport Scotland regarding road infrastructure improvements in the North East Scotland region. (S5O-05112)
8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its infrastructure investment plan. (S5O-05113)
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-24355, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a stage 3 timetable for the Redress for...
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have with them the...
I am minded to accept a motion without notice under rule 11.2.4 to move decision time to 7.30. Motion moved, That, under Rule 11.2.4, Decision Time be moved to 7.30pm.—[ Miles Briggs ]...
The next item is a debate on motion S5M-24338, in the name of John Swinney, on the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill.
The next item of business is consideration of motion S5M-24333, in the name of Margaret Mitchell, on the appointment of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.
The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S5M-24340, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees that the Community...
The first question is, that motion S5M-24322, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, be agreed to. I do not want to suspend Parliament, as most members...
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.