Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Good afternoon. The first item of business is portfolio question time. The first portfolio is constitution, external affairs and culture, and parliamentary business.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to address reported concerns regarding the future of arts funding in Scotland. (S6O-03813)
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Creative Scotland is fit for purpose as an arts funding body. (S6O-03814)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of its international offices. (S6O-03815)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the total monetary cost has been, including in relation to travel, accommodation and staff and ministerial working time,...
To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with local arts organisations to address any current challenges they face in maintaining their operations. (S6O-03817)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers have had with the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed closure of Edinburgh’s People’s Story museum. (S6O-03818)
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that those delivering Scotland’s winter festivals will be involved in the planned strategic partnership for Scotland’s...
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to humanitarian aid funding through its humanitarian emergency fund, what consideration it is giving to supporting the provision of humanitarian...
To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in reforming the female custodial estate. (S6O-03821)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the justice secretary has had with Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service regarding their role in addressing food...
It is just as well that I was paying attention, Presiding Officer. To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements it has in place to ensure that victims of rape and sexual assault...
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the reported reduction in the number of legal aid solicitors. (S6O-03826)
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure access to advice and advocacy for civil justice issues, especially for people in rural and island communities, in light of the reported recent...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-14825, in the name of Ross Greer, on budget priorities 2025-26. I invite members who wish to participate in the debate to press their...
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-14823, in the name of Maggie Chapman, on free bus travel for asylum seekers. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their...
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-14843, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. I invite Jamie...
The next item of business is consideration of two Parliamentary Bureau motions. I ask Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to move motions S6M-14844, on committee meeting times,...
There are nine questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-14825.3, in the name of Shona Robison, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14825,...
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.
