Parliament Live from Holyrood – 19/03/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood with the conclusion of the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Scottish Government’s “The Promise” – Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes Stage 3 Proceedings of the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill, the Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill and the conclusion of the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Scottish Government’s “The Promise” – Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
2:00pm – Parliamentary Bureau Motions
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions
1. Kevin Stewart (S6O-05645)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing available to the Non-Government Bills Unit.
2. Douglas Ross (S6O-05683)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamentary business during the current session has impacted on parliamentary resources, particularly in light of the large volume of stage 3 proceedings in the final weeks.
3. Tim Eagle (S6O-05646)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what the estimated annual staff resource cost is to the SPCB of administering the random selection and processing system for oral questions that result in a “not lodged” status.
4. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05647)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether the Edinburgh accommodation allowance for MSPs will be reviewed, in light of the City of Edinburgh Council announcing that, from 1 April 2026, the premium applied to council tax on second homes will increase from 100% to 300%.
5. Richard Leonard (S6O-05643)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will reinstate the bust of Michael “Mick” McGahey previously displayed in the Garden Lobby.
Submitting member has a registered interest.
6. Gillian Mackay (S6O-05680)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and SPS staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men’s football World Cup.
7. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05682)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what its response is to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee announcement on pastoral support for MSPs that was made in the Chamber on 10 March.
8. John Mason (S6O-05644)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, regarding its role in staffing and resourcing the Lobbying Register, what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the register in its current form.
Portfolio Questions – Climate Action and Energy, and Transport
1. Stephanie Callaghan (S6O-05672)
[Withdrawn]
2. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05673)
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent further job losses in the oil and gas supply chain as a result of the energy transition.
3. Sarah Boyack (S6O-05674)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the regulatory framework currently in place to monitor the development and operation of data centres in Scotland, in relation to ensuring that their energy use, water consumption and any environmental impacts are being effectively controlled.
4. Miles Briggs (S6O-05675)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make an announcement regarding the development of the Sheriffhall Junction before the end of the parliamentary session.
5. Richard Leonard (S6O-05676)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is content with the governance, accountability and delivery of both Scotland’s water supply and wastewater treatment services.
6. Ash Regan (S6O-05677)
To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to reduce journey times and congestion for commuters travelling to and from Edinburgh and East Lothian, including measures to progress with the delayed upgrade of Sheriffhall Roundabout and to improve transport reliability across the region.
7. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05678)
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its environmental strategy and responsibilities, what evaluation it has made of the UK Government’s Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026.
8. Foysol Choudhury (S6O-05679)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to formally define “green” to ensure alignment with net zero targets in its designation of data centres as a “national priority”.
Stage 3 Proceedings – Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
Stage 3 Proceedings – Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Stage 3 Proceedings – Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Natalie Don-Innes (S6M-21102)
That the Parliament agrees that the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motions
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debates
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
10:00pm – Decision Time
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