Parliament Live from Holyrood – 08/09/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood including backbenchers’ FMQs and a Scottish Government Debate on An Economy Fit for the Future.
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes backbenchers’ FMQs and a Scottish Government Debate on An Economy Fit for the Future.
2:00pm – General Questions
1. Kate Nevens (S7O-00174)
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its apology on the matter, what its position is on the recommendation of the Scottish Human Rights Commission to provide compensation to victims and families affected by forced assimilation, displacement and other historic wrongs perpetrated by the state in connection with the “Tinker experiment”, which sought to assimilate Scotland’s Gypsy/Traveller communities.
2. Patricia Gibson (S7O-00175)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to embed the teaching of the Scottish Enlightenment in the school curriculum.
3. Pauline Stafford (S7O-00177)
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Police Scotland regarding efforts to deal with antisocial and criminal behaviour involving illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road motorbikes in West Lothian and across Scotland.
4. Katie Hagmann (S7O-00178)
To ask the Scottish Government how the actions set out in Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2026-2029 will be delivered in rural areas such as the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency, including what measures will be used to assess their local impact.
5. Ariane Burgess (S7O-00179)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking following Environmental Standards Scotland’s finding that Scottish Ministers have failed to fulfil their legal duties to protect and restore Scotland’s seafloor.
6. Tim Eagle (S7O-00180)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce delayed discharge at Raigmore Hospital, in light of the reported reduction in nursing home and community beds in the Highlands.
7. Gary Bouse (S7O-00181)
To ask the Scottish Government what progress there has been with NHS Forth Valley due to it being in special measures.
Submitting member has a registered interest.
First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members)
Scottish Government Debate – Programme for Government – An Economy Fit for the Future
Committee Announcements
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
5:30pm – Decision Time.
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