Join us for First Minister’s Questions live from the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, starting with General Questions to Ministers and followed by First Minister’s Questions.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
11:40am General Questions
Kevin Stewart (S6O-05106)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about the impact of its Energy Profits Levy on business confidence, investment and jobs in Scotland.
Carol Mochan (S6O-05107)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
Keith Brown (S6O-05108)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to safeguard the future of the Alloa Campus of Forth Valley College.
Dr Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-05109)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made regarding the number of households whose council tax bills could rise as a result of the proposals in its consultation on the future of council tax.
George Adam (S6O-05110)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the sustainability of town centres.
Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05111)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to increase the current threshold of 50MW for approval by its Energy Consents Unit of onshore electricity generating stations, to allow more decisions to be taken by local planning authorities.
Neil Bibby (S6O-05112)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of school swimming provision, including the number of children who leave primary school unable to swim.
Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05113)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Lanarkshire Council regarding the reported coal spoil fire in Shawhead, Coatbridge, and any assurances that can be given to the public.
12:00pm First Minister’s Questions
Russell Findlay (S6F-04407)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar (S6F-04408)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Ross Greer (S6F-04409)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Christine Grahame (S6F-04415)
To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding the implementation of the proposed scheme for the renovation of military homes in Scotland.
Douglas Lumsden (S6F-04416)
To ask the First Minister when the Scottish Government will announce a timetable for improvement works on the A96 north of Inverurie, following the publication of its corridor review consultation report.
Michael Marra (S6F-04424)
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the Auditor General’s report, 2024/25 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts, which indicates a £1 billion underspend by the Scottish Government.
Beatrice Wishart (S6F-04425)
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the recent news that Eastern Airways, which runs lifeline regional services in the Highlands and Islands, has entered administration.
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