Parliament Live from Holyrood – 11/03/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood as the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill continue.
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes the second day of the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
2:00pm – Portfolio Questions
Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business
1. Bob Doris (S6O-05611)
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the National Theatre of Scotland as it marks its 20th anniversary.
2. Emma Roddick (S6O-05612)
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Scotland’s National Performing Companies.
3. Liam Kerr (S6O-05613)
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the long-term sustainability of Scottish Opera.
4. Alexander Stewart (S6O-05614)
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities to promote culture and the arts.
5. Patrick Harvie (S6O-05615)
[Not Lodged]
6. Graham Simpson (S6O-05616)
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make records on the Scotland’s People website more readily available elsewhere.
7. Tess White (S6O-05617)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support freedom of speech across the cultural sector.
8. Roz McCall (S6O-05618)
To ask the Scottish Government what further support it will provide to local authorities to protect access to public libraries in rural areas.
Justice and Home Affairs
1. Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05619)
To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife there were in North Ayrshire in 2007-08 and 2024-25.
2. George Adam (S6O-05620)
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce crime in Scotland.
3. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05621)
To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will invest in frontline justice public services.
4. Michelle Thomson (S6O-05622)
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the CashBack for Communities programme as it enters Phase 7.
5. Dr Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-05623)
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs has had with the Scottish Prison Service regarding arrangements for prisoners eligible to vote in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election.
6. Pauline McNeill (S6O-05624)
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent reports that police officers are attending up to 700 mental health-related calls per day.
7. Marie McNair (S6O-05625)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect women and girls from violence, in light of International Women’s Day last weekend.
8. Michael Marra (S6O-05626)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on action it is taking to address the use of modified e-bikes and off-road vehicles in incidents of antisocial behaviour.
Ministerial Statement on Skye House – Progress and Assurance
Stage 3 Proceedings: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
10:00pm – Decision Time
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