Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Good afternoon. On the anniversary of the lockdown and on our national day of reflection, I am very pleased to say that our time for reflection leader is Dr Richard Holloway.
T he next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-24452, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out changes to this week’s business....
The next item of business is a statement by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on Covid-19 reflections and next steps.
1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding planned industrial action by college staff this week. (S5T-02721)
2. To ask the Scottish Government how the regulation of Mossmorran ethylene plant will change following the independent review. (S5T-02719)
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-24292, in the name of Ruth Davidson, on a motion of no confidence. Members should note that I will put the question on the motion immediately...
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have before them...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-24238, in the name of Andy Wightman, on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill at stage 3.
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-24441, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a stage 2 timetable.
We move to stage 3 proceedings on the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled list of amendments and the...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-24271, in the name of Neil Bibby, on the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill at stage 3.
The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S5M-24453, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau will speak...
I am minded to accept a motion without notice to bring forward decision time. Motion moved, That, under Rule 11.2.4, Decision Time be brought forward to 7.21 pm.—[Graeme Dey] Motion agreed to.
There are three questions to be put. Before I put the first question, which is on legislation, I will pause to allow members to refresh the voting app. Members do not have to put the PIN in...
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.
