Join us for First Minister’s Questions with John Swinney facing questions from opposition party leaders and Ministerial Statements on the 10th Anniversary of the Brexit Referendum and on Tackling Child Poverty.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
1.30pm – General Questions
1. Willie Rennie (S7O-00088)
[Not Lodged]
2. Laura Moodie (S7O-00089)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, through the education system, to support the local delivery of measures to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls, in light of COSLA’s recent white paper, Strengthening Local Delivery to Prevent and Eradicate Violence Against Women and Girls.
3. Senga Beresford (S7O-00090)
[Not Lodged]
4. Daniel Johnson (S7O-00091)
To ask the Scottish Government what its current estimates are of the cost and timescale required to complete the remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme that are still to be upgraded.
5. David Barratt (S7O-00092)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the next steps are towards delivering a direct ferry service between Rosyth and mainland Europe.
6. Duncan Massey (S7O-00093)
[Not Lodged]
7. Jenni Minto (S7O-00094)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timeline for the delivery of a medium-term solution to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.
8. Calum Kerr (S7O-00095)
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to enhance rural connectivity and transport in the Scottish Borders.
9. David Linden (S7O-00096)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the adequacy of provision for Islamic cemeteries and burial grounds in Scotland, including the support or guidance that it provides to local authorities in meeting the needs of Muslim communities.
10. Adam Harley (S7O-00097)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to after-school care and holiday clubs for children with autism.
2:00pm First Minister’s Questions
1. Malcolm Offord (S7F-00016)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Anas Sarwar (S7F-00017)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Ross Greer (S7F-00018)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Russell Findlay (S7F-00019)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Alex Cole-Hamilton (S7F-00020)
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Ministerial Statement – 10th Anniversary of the UK Referendum on EU Membership
Ministerial Statement – Provisional Outturn 2025-26
Ministerial Statement – Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan – Annual Progress Report 2025-26
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
4:00pm – Decision Time.
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