Parliament Live from Holyrood – 17/03/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood with the final vote on the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill as amended.
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill as amended. Ahead of that, Parliament will debate the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill and Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill at stage 3.
2:00pm – Parliamentary Bureau Motions
Topical Questions
1. Carol Mochan (S6T-02955)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that one in five adults in Scotland are unable to access dental care.
2. Alasdair Allan (S6T-02959)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the steps being taken to support families with the cost of living, in light of the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on heating oil prices.
3. Liam Kerr (S6T-02951)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on Police Scotland of the Budget 2026-27 allocation being £50 million less than the amount requested by the Chief Constable.
Stage 3 Proceedings – Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill
Jenni Minto (S6M-21100) – Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill
That the Parliament agrees that the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Stage 3 Proceedings – Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill
Ivan McKee (S6M-21101) – Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill
That the Parliament agrees that the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Stage 3 Proceedings – Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Liam McArthur (S6M-21005) – Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
That the Parliament agrees that the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Committee Announcements
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
10:00pm – Decision Time
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