Join us for First Minister’s Questions with John Swinney facing questions from opposition party leaders and a Scottish Government Debate on Addressing the Harms of Health Misinformation.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
1.30pm – General Questions
1. Stuart McMillan (S7O-00240)
To ask the Scottish Government what dialogue it has had with the UK Government regarding Royal Mail’s preparations for the 2026 festive season, including how Royal Mail will support businesses in Scotland during their busiest time of the year.
2. Colm Merrick (S7O-00241)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of Scotland’s Cladding Remediation Programme.
3. Graham Simpson (S7O-00242)
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to produce planning and environmental guidance on AI data centres.
4. Katherine Sangster (S7O-00243)
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that students who are enrolled in, but not regularly attending college courses, are accurately classified in statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training.
5. Pauline McNeill (S7O-00244)
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to address youth unemployment and whether it will work with the UK Government to support the delivery of better opportunities for young people.
6. Sanne Dijkstra-Downie (S7O-00245)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its consideration of changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement to take account of exceptional circumstances and introduce an extended repayment period for owners of properties affected by cladding and fire safety issues, including the Bond Building in Edinburgh.
7. Joe Long (S7O-00246)
[Not Lodged]
8. Heather Anderson (S7O-00247)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the rollout of the £2 bus fare cap to the City of Dundee and the wider Tayside area.
9. Yi-pei Chou Turvey (S7O-00248)
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on ensuring that families, particularly those in rural areas, have choice and flexibility in accessing childcare services
10. Duncan Massey (S7O-00249)
[Not Lodged]
2:00pm First Minister’s Questions
1. Malcolm Offord (S7F-00041)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Jackie Baillie (S7F-00042)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Ross Greer (S7F-00043)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Russell Findlay (S7F-00044)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Alex Cole-Hamilton (S7F-00045)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Ministerial Statement – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025
Scottish Government Debate – Addressing the Harms of Health Misinformation
Ministerial Statement – Ferguson Marine: Planned Investment and Future Business
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
5:00pm – Decision Time.
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