Parliament Live from Holyrood – 02/09/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood including a Scottish Government Debate on the Programme for Government.
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes a Scottish Government Debate on the Programme for Government..
2:00pm – Portfolio Questions
Social Justice and Housing
1. Collette Stevenson (S7O-00144)
[Not Lodged]
2. Alex Kerr (S7O-00145)
To ask the Scottish Government how many people have received support from the First Homes Fund since its establishment.
3. Craig Hoy (S7O-00146)
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to recover £36 million of social security payments, which were reportedly made due to fraud and error, and how much has been recovered since 31 March 2026.
4. David Linden (S7O-00147)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities and registered social landlords regarding the proportion of properties let through referrals made under section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001.
5. Liam McArthur (S7O-00148)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the development of affordable housing in island communities.
6. Lloyd Melville (S7O-00149)
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Angus Council regarding the presence of RAAC in council and privately-owned homes in Monifieth.
Submitting member has a registered interest.
7. Fulton MacGregor (S7O-00150)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the waiting times faced by applicants awaiting an enhanced award of the Adult Disability Payment, in light of reports that some can wait up to six months for a decision.
8. Kim Schmulian (S7O-00151)
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to make it easier for developers to increase development of housing, by rejuvenating brownfield sites across Glasgow.
9. Jack Middleton (S7O-00152)
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support and sustain successful homelessness prevention projects in the north east of Scotland.
10. Finlay Carson (S7O-00153)
To ask the Scottish Government what further action it will take to increase house building, particularly in rural areas.
Economy, Tourism and Transport
1. Thomas Kerr (S7O-00154)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the night-time economy in Glasgow, including any assessment it has made of the increasing impact of tax, business costs and regulation.
2. Michelle Campbell (S7O-00155)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support communities by improving public transport connections, to enable more inclusive travel and encourage patronage of bus services.
3. Donald MacKinnon (S7O-00156)
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that air services in the Highlands and Islands meet the needs of communities.
4. Liam Kerr (S7O-00157)
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of the introduction of Air Departure Tax on Aberdeen International Airport and the wider North East Scotland economy.
5. Laura Moodie (S7O-00158)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will explore options for increasing the number of rail services calling at ScotRail operated stations in the South Scotland region such as Lockerbie.
6. Patricia Gibson (S7O-00159)
To ask the Scottish Government what contribution the life sciences industry in North Ayrshire makes to the Scottish economy in terms of employment and gross value added.
7. Marie McNair (S7O-00160)
To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme and the benefits to those in Clydebank and Milngavie.
8. Zen Ghani (S7O-00161)
[Not Lodged]
9. Pauline McNeill (S7O-00162)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the designs for the replacement option for the M8 Woodside Viaducts.
10. Jenni Minto (S7O-00163)
To ask the Scottish Government when the review of business rates will be published and whether any changes are being considered for hospitality businesses.
Ministerial Statement on Raising Standards and Delivering Excellence for Every Child
Scottish Government Debate – Programme for Government – Improving Lives Through Delivering for Scotland
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
5:30pm – Decision Time.
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