Join us for First Minister’s Questions with John Swinney facing questions from opposition party leaders and a Scottish Government Debate on Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
1.30pm – General Questions
1. Duncan Dunlop (S7O-00449)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and whether it has any plans to set out where new energy infrastructure should be built in Scotland.
2. Colm Merrick (S7O-00450)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to address public safety concerns regarding this year’s Bonfire Night, particularly in relation to the work of operations Amberlight and Moonbeam.
3. Jenni Minto (S7O-00451)
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to the voluntary sector to promote collaborative working with the public sector.
4. Holly Bruce (S7O-00452)
To ask the Scottish Government how it proposes to hold mid-market rent landlords to account for how they implement rent increases, including where the developments concerned have received Scottish Government funding for their construction.
5. Tim Eagle (S7O-00453)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its position on the proposed Moray FLOW-Park development.
6. David Green (S7O-00454)
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve access to audiology services in rural Scotland.
7. Clare Haughey (S7O-00455)
To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the £30 million Scotland Together Fund will open to applications.
8. Maggie Chapman (S7O-00456)
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports from the Scottish Police Federation that measures introduced to reduce non-crime demand on officers have had no impact on operational policing.
9. Monica Lennon (S7O-00457)
To ask the Scottish Government how its Phase Two of its Women’s Health Plan will address the impact of prolonged gynaecology waiting times on women’s ability to work and their financial security, particularly for those whose symptoms leave them unable to work.
10. Colin Beattie (S7O-00458)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with SMEs regarding the accessibility and effectiveness of public procurement processes.
2:00pm First Minister’s Questions
1. Michael Marra (S7F-00066)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Malcolm Offord (S7F-00067)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Gillian Mackay (S7F-00068)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Russell Findlay (S7F-00069)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Alex Cole-Hamilton (S7F-00070)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Ministerial Statement – Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Scottish Government Debate – Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
5:00pm – Decision Time.
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