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
John Mason (S6O-05339)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to prevent starvation and suffering among the sheep on St Kilda.
Emma Roddick (S6O-05340)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in light of the findings of the Ending Homelessness Together 2025 annual report.
Roz McCall (S6O-05341)
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns from businesses across Scotland that have recently received letters confirming a revaluation of their non-domestic rate liability.
Liz Smith (S6O-05342)
To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with Scottish Mountain Rescue teams regarding mountain safety this winter.
Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05343)
To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd.
Pauline McNeill (S6O-05344)
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Centre for Social Justice’s Lost Boys campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the issues that boys and young men are facing, including in Scotland.
Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05345)
To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland.
Karen Adam (S6O-05346)
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local roads authorities on maintaining public safety on local roads and pavements in winter, including decisions on street lighting, footway treatment and local grit provision.
12:00pm First Minister’s Questions
Russell Findlay (S6F-04556)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar (S6F-04557)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Alex Cole-Hamilton (S6F-04558)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Karen Adam (S6F-04571)
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to support those affected by fuel poverty, in light of the recent rise in energy prices and their potential impact on the cost of living for households in Scotland.
Dr Pam Gosal MBE (S6F-04560)
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to Police Scotland figures showing a 10% increase in reported domestic abuse crimes over the past 12 months.
Ariane Burgess (S6F-04564)
To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the rollout of the £2 bus fare cap pilot agreed as part of the 2025-26 budget negotiations.
Jackie Baillie (S6F-04559)
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking following reports that the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital released the wrong body for cremation.
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