1. To ask the Scottish Government, of the recorded homicide figures in 2021-22, what percentage of women murdered were killed by a partner or ex-partner. (S6O-01892)

2. To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the findings of the local governance review. (S6O-01893)

3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to promote uptake of the education maintenance allowance programme. (S6O-01894)

4. To ask the Scottish Government when it will update the Parliament on the future of benefits devolution and development, including any proposals for industrial injuries benefits. (S6O-01895)

6. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and what was discussed. (S6O-01897)

7. To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the value of outdoor education to children and young people. (S6O-01898)

8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards its 2032 affordable housing target. (S6O-01899)

The Scottish National Party Government ordered an urgent review of how double rapist Isla Bryson, formerly Adam Graham, was allowed into a women’s prison. The review was due to be delivered...

2. We are all devastated by the scenes of the horrific earthquake in Turkey and Syria, with a death toll that now sits at—[Interruption.] 12:15 Meeting suspended. 12:17 On resuming— I...

3. To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on the hospitality and tourism sectors of a ban on advertising alcohol products. (S6F-01795)

4. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that 600 drinks producers are concerned about the impact on their businesses, and the survival of them, in...

5. To ask the First Minister, in light of reports of people being forced on to prepayment meters, what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support vulnerable people in Scotland with rising...

6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on whether oil and gas companies are investing enough of their profits to support a just transition in Scotland....

The First Minister has been sent a letter by the Scottish Trades Union Congress and Common Weal, setting out their serious concerns about the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill and asking for...

The First Minister, along with the Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport, convened a further summit on abortion services earlier this week, which was hugely useful in...

The BBC documentary “Beneath the Magic Circle Affair” cast light on a very dark and distressing subject. Senior members of Scotland’s legal establishment sexually abused...

A new report from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research warns that households in my constituency and across the United Kingdom could face a £4,000 financial hit from the...

The First Minister has betrayed communities in the north of Scotland with her broken promise to dual the A9. It is clear that the work required to fulfil that promise has never been done, and her...

I ask those leaving the gallery and, indeed, those members leaving the chamber, to do so as quickly and as quietly as possible. The next item of business is a members’ business debate on...

On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. I seek your guidance and help on an important matter, which I believe lies at the heart of the business of Parliament. It cannot be said too often...

The next item of business is portfolio questions on net zero, energy and transport. Question 1 was not lodged.

2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help modernise recycling facilities in Glasgow. (S6O-01885)

3. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has held with Network Rail regarding passenger services on the west coast main line, including services calling at Lockerbie. (S6O-01886)

4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Transport Scotland about the future of the railway industry, including its supply chain in Scotland. (S6O-01887)

5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to address coastal erosion in the North East Scotland region. (S6O-01888)

6. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is, regarding any impact in Scotland, to the new report by UK100, which highlights the benefits of clean air and net zero approaches. (S6O-01889)

7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards the launch of the deposit return scheme. (S6O-01890)

8. To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to support that it can provide for households in Scotland, what recent discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding energy...

The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-07852, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on international day of women and girls in science. I invite members who wish to participate in the debate...

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. You will be aware that I made a point of order at the beginning of this afternoon’s business in relation to correspondence from the office of the...

The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-07853, in the name of Tom Arthur, on the Scottish rate resolution. Members should note that I will put the question on the motion immediately...

There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-07852.2, in the name of Pam Gosal, which seeks to amend motion S6M-07852, in...