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Monday 7 March 2022 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Today's Business Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today. Monday 7 March 2022 1
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament There are no meetings today. Monday 7 March 2022 2
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. Monday 7 March 2022 3
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Future Meetings of the Parliament Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 2 March 2022 Tuesday 8 March 2022 2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Joanna Butterfield MBE, Parasport Athlete followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: International Women’s Day 2022 followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-03226 Pam Gosal: Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 Wednesday 9 March 2022 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Health and Social Care Social Justice, Housing and Local Government followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: Health and Social Care followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: Health and Social Care followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:10 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-03048 Jenni Minto: Recognition of Dr Elsie Inglis Thursday 10 March 2022 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S6M-02777 Alex Rowley: Longstanding Underpayment of Social Care Staff 2:15 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:15 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions followed by Portfolio Questions Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Monday 7 March 2022 4
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish Government Response to Report by Independent Advisor on Education Reform followed by Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Debate: The Road to COP27 and Beyond: Tackling the Climate Emergency in the Aftermath of COP26 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 15 March 2022 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister’s Statement: COVID-19 Update followed by Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee Debate: Ending Conversion Practices followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 16 March 2022 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice and Veterans; Finance and Economy followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 17 March 2022 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills Monday 7 March 2022 5
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Monday 7 March 2022 6
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Future Committee Meetings
This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed
future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in
private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible.
Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be
accessed on the committee hub page.
http://www.parliament.scot/business/committees/index.htm
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
8 March 2022
10th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3
in private.
2. Alternative Pathways to Primary Care: The Committee will take evidence from—
Wendy Panton, Senior Nurse, NHS Lanarkshire, Scottish GP Professional Nurse Lead
Group;
Dr Chris Williams, Joint Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland;
Dr Anurag Yadav, General Practitioner, British Association of Physicians of Indian
Origin;
and then from—
Val Costello, Patient Adviser, Citizens Advice Scotland Patient Advice and Support
Service;
Margaret McKay, Chair, Riverside Patient Participation Group;
Hannah Tweed, Senior Policy Officer, Alliance Scotland.
3. Alternative Pathways to Primary Care: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard
earlier under agenda item 2.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Alex Bruce on or at
hscs.committee@parliament.scot
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
8 March 2022
8th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4
in private.
2. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on
the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Alastair Houston , Solicitor and Head of Housing & Court Department , Legal Services
Agency;
Matt Downie, Chief Executive, Crisis;
John Blackwood, Chief Executive , Scottish Association of Landlords;
Andrew Watson, Researcher , University of Glasgow;
and then from—
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Patrick Harvie, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights ,
Greig Walker, Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) Bill Team Leader, Yvonne Gavan,
Private Housing Services Team Leader, and Craig McGuffie, Lawyer, Scottish
Government.
3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments—
Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2022; Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities)
(Scotland) Amendment Order 2022.
4. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the
evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
5. National Planning Framework 4 (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to
its report.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Euan Donald at
localgov.committee@parliament.scot
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
8 March 2022
8th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5
and 6 in private.
2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the National Bus Travel
Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2022 [draft] from—
Jenny Gilruth, Minister for Transport, and Heather Auld, Solicitor, Scottish Government;
Tom Davy, Head of Bus Strategy and Concessions Policy, and Debbie Walker,
Business and Operations Manager, Transport Scotland.
3. Subordinate legislation: Jenny Gilruth (Minister for Transport) to move—S6M-02903—That
the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee recommends that the National Bus Travel
Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2022 [draft] be
approved.
4. Transfer of operation of ScotRail: The Committee will take evidence from—
Michael Clark, Programme Director, Strategy and Transformation, Great British
Railways Transition Team;
Mick Hogg, Regional Organiser, RMT (The National Union of Rail, Maritime and
Transport Workers);
Robert Samson, Senior Stakeholder Manager, Transport Focus.
5. Transfer of operation of ScotRail: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard
earlier under agenda item 4.
6. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Peter McGrath on 0131 348 6039 or at
netzero.committee@parliament.scot
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Finance and Public Administration Committee
8 March 2022
9th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:45 am in TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
1. Resource Spending Review Framework: The Committee will take evidence from—
Emma Congreve, Knowledge Exchange Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute;
Professor David Heald, Professor of Public Sector Accounting, Adam Smith Business
School, University of Glasgow.
2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Budget (Scotland) Act
2021 Amendment Regulations 2022 from—
Tom Arthur, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, Scott
Mackay, Head of Fiscal Management and Strategy, and Niall Caldwell, Corporate
Treasurer, Scottish Government.
3. Subordinate legislation: Tom Arthur (Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community
Wealth) to move—
S6M-3069—That the Finance and Public Administration Committee recommends that
the Budget (Scotland) Act 2021 Amendment Regulations 2022 be approved.
4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Landfill Tax
(Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2022 from—
Tom Arthur, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, and Robert
Souter, Senior Tax Policy Adviser, Scottish Government.
5. Subordinate legislation: Tom Arthur (Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community
Wealth) to move—
S6M-3203—That the Finance and Public Administration Committee recommends that
the Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2022 be approved.
6. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Joanne McNaughton, at
fpa.committee@parliament.scot
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
8 March 2022
7th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3
in private.
2. Women's unfair responsibility for unpaid care and domestic work: The Committee will
take evidence from—
Pauline Nolan, Head of Leadership and Civic Participation, Inclusion Scotland;
Jenny Miller, Chief Executive, PAMIS - Promoting a more inclusive society.
3. Women's unfair responsibility for unpaid care and domestic work: The Committee will
consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 2.
4. Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft
Stage 1 report.
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Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Katrina Venters on 0131 348 6244 or
at ehrcj.committee@parliament.scot
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
8 March 2022
8th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 11:30 am in T1.40-CR5 The Smith Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6
and 7 in private.
2. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1: The Committee will take
evidence on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 from—
John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for COVID Recovery,
Catherine Hodgson, Deputy Bill Team Leader, Steven Macgregor, Head of Parliament
and Legislation Unit, and Rachel Rayner, SGLD Deputy Legislation Co-ordinator,
Scottish Government.
3. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—
Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/Draft)
4. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—
Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Temporary Modifications) (Coronavirus)
(Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/66)
Registration Services (Fees, etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/68)
National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/70)
National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations
2022 (SSI 2022/71)
National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) (No.2)
Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/72)
Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Amendment Rules
2022 (SSI 2022/73)
5. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider
the following—
Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provision)
Amendment Regulations 2022 SSI 2022/67 (C.5))
Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 (Commencement, Saving and Transitional Provisions)
Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/78 (C.6))
6. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1: The Committee will
consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.
7. Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Articles (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the
delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Andrew Proudfoot at
dplr.committee@parliament.scot
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Education, Children and Young People Committee
9 March 2022
8th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
1. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Provision of Early
Learning and Childcare (Specified Children) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2022 from—
Clare Haughey MSP, Minister for Children and Young People, and Joanna Mackenzie,
Team Leader, Targeted Children and Family Wellbeing, Scottish Government;
Carolyn O'Malley, Solicitor, Scottish Government Legal Directorate.
2. Subordinate legislation: Clare Haughey Minister for Early Learning and Childcare to
move—S6M-02961—That the Education, Children and Young People Committee
recommends that the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare (Specified Children)
(Scotland) Amendment Order 2022 be approved.
3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—
Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Fees)
(Coronavirus) Amendment Regulations 2022
4. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on
the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Sam Anson,
Deputy Director: Covid Education Strategy and Recovery, Craig Robertson, Deputy-
Director (interim) – Advanced Learning & Science Directorate, Covid Response, and
Andy Drought, Deputy Director, Workforce and Infrastructure, Learning Directorate,
Scottish Government;
Nico McKenzie-Juetten, Lawyer, Scottish Government Legal Directorate;
Clare Morley, Unit Head - School Funding, Infrastructure and Organisation, Jerry
O'Connell, School Policy Team Leader, and Greig Walker, Coronavirus (Recovery and
Reform) Bill Team Leader, Scottish Government.
5. Evidence Session (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier, at
agenda item 4, along with the evidence heard at agenda item 1 at its meeting on 2 March
2022.
6. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Stephen Herbert on 0131 348 6225 or
at ecyp.committee@parliament.scot
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee
9 March 2022
8th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
1. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Sea Fish (Prohibition on
Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) (No. 2) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/35) from—
Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands;
Allan Gibb, Deputy Director for Sea Fisheries, Marine Scotland; Adam Johnston,
Lawyer; Lucy McMichael, Senior Lawyer; Dr Coby Needle, Chief Fisheries Advisor for
Scotland, Marine Scotland Science, Scottish Government.
.
2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—
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Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) (No. 2) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/35).
3. UK subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish
Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Ivory
Act 2018 in relation to the following UK statutory instrument—
Ivory Prohibitions (Civil Sanctions) Regulations 2022.
4. Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1
report.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Emma Johnston, at
rural.committee@parliament.scot
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
9 March 2022
4th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in T1.40-CR5 The Smith Room
1. Consideration of continued petitions: The Committee will consider the following continued
petitions—
PE1896: Provide every primary school child in Scotland with a reusable water bottle
and will take evidence from petitioners Callum Isted and Sarah Isted;
PE1812: Protect Scotland's remaining ancient, native and semi-native woodlands and
woodland floors and will take evidence from peitioners Audrey Baird and Fiona Baker,
and will then proceed to a roundtable discussion with Claudia Rowse - NatureScot,
Arina Russell - Woodland Trust Scotland, Doug Howieson - Scottish Forestry, Andy
Leitch - Confor and Andrew Weatherall - RSPB;
PE1856: Support the taxi trade;
PE1866: Introduce legislation to improve bus travel for wheelchair users;
PE1870: Ensure teachers of autistic pupils are appropriately qualified;
PE1871: Full review of mental health services; and
PE1904: Change Scots law to disqualify estranged spouses from making claims on an
estate.
2. Consideration of new petitions: The Committee will consider the following new petitions—
PE1923: Align the Higher rate tax threshold to £37,501 in line with the rest of the UK;
PE1924: Complete an emergency in-depth review of Women's Health services in
Caithness & Sutherland; and
PE1925: Bring the HGV speed limit on major trunk roads to 50mph in line with other
parts of the UK.
3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Lynn Tullis on 0131 348 5254 or at
petitions.committee@parliament.scot
Economy and Fair Work Committee
9 March 2022
7th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
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1. Professional Qualifications Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider
a second supplementary legislative consent memorandum lodged by Kate Forbes
(LCM(S6)3b).
2. Scotland's supply chain (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Anne Peat on or at
economyandfairwork.committee@parliament.scot
Criminal Justice Committee
9 March 2022
9th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
1. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on
the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Kenny Donnelly, Procurator Fiscal Policy and Engagement, Crown Office and
Procurator Fiscal Service;
David Fraser, Executive Director Court Operations, Scottish Courts and Tribunals
Service;
and then from—
Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, Scottish Government.
2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Prisons and Young
Offenders Institutions (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2022 from—
Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, Scottish Government.
3. Risk assessment in the justice system: The Committee will take evidence from—
Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, Scottish Government.
4. Review of evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier
under agenda item 1.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Stephen Imrie on 0131 348 6241 or at
justice.committee@parliament.scot
Monday 7 March 2022 13Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Motions Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it. Motions and amendments can be published with symbols: * before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate. Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk. Members' Business motions that have not achieved cross party support *S6M-03469 Katy Clark: International Workers' Memorial Day—That the Parliament joins workers, trade unions and communities in commemorating International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April 2022; welcomes that International Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated throughout the world, including in the West Scotland region, and is officially recognised by many governments, including the UK Government; acknowledges the publication of the annual statistics for fatal injuries at work in Great Britain during 2020-21 by the Health and Safety Executive; notes with sadness the findings that 17 workers in Scotland lost their lives during 2020-21 as a result of fatal injury at work; believes that a strong trade union movement is vital for advancing workers’ rights and improving health and safety in Scotland; commemorates all those who have lost their lives at work, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to do what it can to officially mark the day. *S6M-03442 Graham Simpson: Honouring Emergency Workers—That the Parliament recognises the campaign by the Lanarkshire Historical Police Society for officers murdered in the line of duty, including Constable George Taylor and Detective Sergeant William Ross Hunt, both of Strathclyde Police Force, to receive posthumous bravery awards; further recognises what it sees as the need for those who lose their lives while on public duty to receive recognition; notes the view that the UK Government should agree to create a new award for all emergency workers who are killed while serving the public, and that this should be retrospective; recognises what it sees as the sterling bravery shown by Constable George Taylor and Sergeant William Ross Hunt in the face of what it understands was horrific violence; congratulates the Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Iain Livingstone, on agreeing to honour both men, and notes with sadness the long wait that their families have had for both men to be acknowledged. *S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football—That the Parliament condemns the findings of a recent investigation, undertaken by the Courier and Press & Journal, which, it believes, shows the scale of sexist abuse facing those involved in women's football in Scotland; notes with concern that the investigation found that 60% of female respondents had experienced sexism in football, and that sexism was the most commonly encountered form of abuse experienced by female players; highlights that, according to the investigation, just 8% of respondents believe that the football industry does enough to reduce discriminatory behaviour towards women; notes that 86% Monday 7 March 2022 14
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan of respondents think that increasing media coverage of women's football could attract more people to the sport; welcomes increased participation in women’s football in Scotland, including in Dundee; understands that the number of registered female players in Scotland increased by 21% during 2019; notes the physical and mental health benefits of participation in sport; commends the work of HerGameToo which, it understands, strives to support, empower and progress women’s football; strongly believes that discrimination of any kind has no place in sport; applauds journalists Sophie Goodwin and Stephen Stewart for conducting this important work, and notes the calls for action to be taken now to stamp out what it sees as the culture of misogyny in football. Supported by: James Dornan*, Jackie Dunbar*, John Mason*, Michelle Thomson*, Rona Mackay*, Fulton MacGregor*, Evelyn Tweed*, Stephanie Callaghan* Other new and altered motions and amendments *S6M-03444 Douglas Lumsden: Sir Alex Ferguson Honoured with Statue at Aberdeen Football Club—That the Parliament recognises the official unveiling of the Sir Alex Ferguson statue, outside Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen, on 25 February 2022; notes that the statue was unveiled by Sir Alex Ferguson, who was the manager of Aberdeen FC from 1978 to 1986; celebrates what it sees as the footballing achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson, and notes that, under Sir Alex Ferguson’s leadership, Aberdeen FC won the Scottish Premier League on three occasions, won the European Cup Winners’ Cup, beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the final, and became the first Scottish club to win the UEFA Super Cup in 1983. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Pam Gosal*, Monica Lennon*, Russell Findlay*, Stuart McMillan*, Tess White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Murdo Fraser*, Miles Briggs*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*, Sandesh Gulhane* *S6M-03441 Finlay Carson: Success and Influence of BREATH Continues to Grow—That the Parliament wishes the Border and Regions Airways Training Hub, better known as BREATH, every success in organising its dissemination event in the Ballymascanlon House Hotel, in Dundalk, on 30 March 2022; recognises the cross-border partnership between Dundalk Institute of Technology, Queen’s University Belfast and the University of the West of Scotland; believes that it has now established a world-class cluster of scientists and clinicians to address the causes, treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which, it understands, is particularly prevalent in the south-west corner of Scotland; understands that BREATH has successfully trained 28 young scientists to PhD level, or beyond, in both project-specific scientific skills and, through industrial interactions, in transferable and complementary industry-relevant skills, with many of them progressing into high-level jobs in industry and academia; further understands that BREATH has established active collaborations with three industry partners and engaged with another 16 local and international companies over the course of the project, and has also created an extensive public outreach programme, consisting of multiple school visits and media events, through which it has, it understands, actively engaged with over 5,000 pupils to date, and wishes BREATH every success across all fronts in the future as it goes about bringing a greater understanding of COPD and lung health as well as possible implications involving long Covid. *S6M-03440 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Royal High School Achieves LGBT Charter Bronze—That the Parliament congratulates Royal High School on achieving the LGBT Charter at Bronze level; recognises what it sees as the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; understands that pupil-led assemblies on being an Monday 7 March 2022 15
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan LGBT ally, and LGBT History Month and Purple Friday celebrations took place, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim, it understands, to ensure that Royal High School goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. *S6M-03439 Douglas Lumsden: 9th Aberdeen Scout Troop—That the Parliament commends the 9th Aberdeen Scout Troop for organising a litter pick in the Bridge of Dee area; notes that over 50 volunteers collected 40 bags of rubbish, three trolleys, two scooters, one crutch and various bits of cars; further notes that they were assisted by Aberdeen City Council who provided the equipment and disposed of the rubbish; understands that this contributes to their environmental badge, which has involved other activities, such as conducting a survey to suggest energy improvements for the scout hut, learning about the problem of plastic waste and planting daffodils across the community; gives thanks to the 9th Aberdeen Scout Troop for their work, and wishes them well with their future endeavours. R Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Russell Findlay*, Pam Gosal*, Stuart McMillan*, Tess White*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, Edward Mountain*, Sandesh Gulhane* *S6M-03434 Maree Todd: Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft]—That the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee recommends that the Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] be approved. Supported by: Humza Yousaf, Kevin Stewart *S6M-03433 Katy Clark: West College Dispute—That the Parliament notes with concern reports that West College Scotland has announced its intention to close on-site nurseries at Greenock and Paisley; understands that the college will also cut its catering provision across all campuses; further understands that parents and students held what it believes were successful demonstrations at the two campuses in February 2022, and that a petition to keep the Greenock nursery open has attracted over 700 signatures to date; believes that the closure of the nurseries will have a negative impact on children, students and the local communities; understands that no consultation of parents or students was carried out by West College Scotland’s board of management prior to the approval of the closures; further understands that a proper collective consultation with staff was only carried out after trade unions UNISON and Unite entered formal dispute on 12 January 2022; believes that West College Scotland must carry out, and act on, a proper equality impact assessment, in line with its statutory duties, to assess any adverse impacts of the proposed closures and evaluate potential alternatives; considers that management should act on alternative proposals put forward by staff and trade union representatives; calls on the Scottish Government to intervene in the dispute to ensure that West College Scotland engages with these proposals and carries out a proper equality impact assessment in line with its statutory duties, and further calls on the Scottish Government to reverse what it sees as years of cuts to college funding, including what it understands is a projected further cut of £52 million announced in the recent Scottish Budget for 2022-23, in order to ensure that colleges across Scotland are properly and adequately resourced. Supported by: Monica Lennon*, Neil Bibby* *S6M-03431 Elena Whitham: The Coo Shed—That the Parliament congratulates The Coo Shed on its recent success at the Rural Business Awards; understands that it achieved second place after being shortlisted following its win at the North Regional final; notes that the award recognises rural initiatives that have gone above and beyond to offer something different to the local Monday 7 March 2022 16
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan community; understands that The Coo Shed, a cow-themed coffee shop, was opened in April 2017 as an add-on to the already successful and well-established plant nursery, Corton Plants, and wishes them well for the year ahead. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Christine Grahame*, Miles Briggs*, Annabelle Ewing*, Siobhian Brown*, Douglas Lumsden*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Bob Doris*, Jackie Dunbar* *S6M-03430 Michelle Thomson: FIlmG Awards 2022—That the Parliament commends all nominees for the Gaelic short film awards FilmG; congratulates all winners of the awards announced on 25 February 2022; notes that the nominees included An Clas Camelon, a Gaelic learners class based in Falkirk district, with members across the world from Grangemouth to Ascension Island; understands that the class offers beginner and intermediate Gaelic for adults and regularly provides song workshops with singers such as Gillebrìde MacMillan, Maeve Mackinnon and Robert Robertson; believes that the class has been established for over a decade in person, moving online in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the theme of this year’s FilmG competition was Lorg, meaning to find or search; further commends the members of An Clas Camelon on being nominated, some of whom have only been learning Gaelic for over a year; recognises what it sees as the tireless efforts of Diane and Campbell Macintyre in running the class, and wishes everyone involved continued success in maintaining the life and importance of Gaelic in Scotland's communities. Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Siobhian Brown*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Emma Harper*, Stuart McMillan*, Audrey Nicoll*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-03418 Stuart McMillan: National Lottery Heritage Fund Award for Shaws Water Works Project—That the Parliament congratulates Shaws Water Works (The Power of Water) project, which is run by Access Technology Scotland CIC in Greenock, on receiving £27,731 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that the grant will enable the project to engage local community groups to explore local industrial heritage, with a focus on Shaws Water Works in Greenock; believes that this support will help more people to engage with Inverclyde’s heritage, and welcomes the positive impact, it believes, the National Lottery Funding has on charities and community groups in the Greenock and Inverclyde constituency. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Audrey Nicoll*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson* *S6M-03417 Pam Duncan-Glancy: Congratulations to Rutherglen and Cambuslang Citizens Advice Bureau on Being Accredited to the Scottish National Standards —That the Parliament congratulates Rutherglen and Cambuslang Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on being accredited to the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers in housing, welfare benefits, money and debt; acknowledges what it sees as the incredible hard work and commitment of the volunteers and staff at Rutherglen and Cambuslang CAB in achieving accreditation and supporting citizens in the area throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; congratulates the CAB on having helped 10,128 people with enquiries during the pandemic, and thanks Rutherglen and Cambuslang CAB for what it sees as the invaluable support and advice service that it provides to the local community. *S6M-03416 Rona Mackay: Women's Aid Supported by £3,000 from Kirkintilloch High School—That the Parliament congratulates the S5 pupils of Kirkintilloch High School for consistently championing good causes that have an impact in their community; delights at their recent fundraising efforts in organising events that pupils and staff could take part in, such as sporting activities and pie the teacher; understands that staff in the Religious Education team encourage pupils to take part annually in Scotland's Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), whose Monday 7 March 2022 17
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan framework has attracted the participation of more than 230,000 young people in raising over £5 million for good causes since its launch in 2008; commends the efforts of all competing groups at Kirkintilloch High School in engaging with several charities before donating £3,000 to Women's Aid; understands that the funds will benefit the survivors of domestic abuse, as a charity whose impact is felt locally, and wishes head teacher, Maureen Daniel, staff, pupils and their families every success in their continued altruistic activities. *S6M-03414 Paul McLennan: Scottish Apprenticeship Week - ACCA’s Pledge for Potential Campaign—That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the importance of Scottish Apprenticeship Week in highlighting and promoting apprenticeships as a means of highly-skilled and rewarding careers; welcomes the range of pathways into finance and accountancy careers, it understands, are now supported by Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships; considers the importance of the role played by professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to develop and support these expanded apprenticeships options, and congratulates the apprentices, employers and learning providers who have shared their experience and commitment to apprenticeships as part of ACCA’s Pledge for Potential campaign. *S6M-03401 Liam McArthur: Orkney Stands with Ukraine—That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the solidarity of the community in Orkney with the Ukrainian people; understands that a vigil was held outside St Magnus Cathedral, in Kirkwall, on 26 February 2022, which was attended by hundreds of Orcadians who, it believes, are rightly sickened by what it sees as Vladimir Putin's barbaric invasion of Ukraine; applauds what it sees as the fierce determination of the community in Orkney to prevent the arrival of the tanker NS Champion, which, it understands, is operated by Russian state-owned company Sovcomflot, to Flotta oil terminal; believes that the pressure mounted by people in Orkney was fundamental to the UK Government's eventual decision to ban Russian vessels from UK ports, announced on 28 February 2022; considers that this was a great achievement by the people of Orkney who, it believes, deserve enormous credit for the way in which they came together at this time to ensure that their views, and, it believes, the views of the country as a whole, have been heard loud and clear; understands that the community in Orkney, like, it believes, communities around the country and across the globe, continues to stand with the people of Ukraine; further understands that local fundraising efforts are underway in response to what it sees as a growing humanitarian crisis caused by the war; commends Michelle Green for organising the recent vigil in Kirkwall, and everyone who joined the local campaign to prevent the arrival of NS Champion to Scapa Flow; expresses solidarity with Ukrainians in Orkney, and across the country, at this difficult time, and stands ready to welcome more into Scotland's communities in the weeks and months to come. Supported by: Jackie Dunbar*, Tess White*, Bill Kidd*, Rona Mackay*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Douglas Lumsden*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stuart McMillan*, Audrey Nicoll* *S6M-03398 Foysol Choudhury: Women in Social Enterprise: Angela Moohan, West Lothian Success—That the Parliament congratulates Angela Moohan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Larder, on being named in the NatWest WISE100 2022: Top women in social enterprise; understands that Angela established The Larder as a training organisation that uses food to help young people build their confidence, and to develop their skills and careers; further understands that during the COVID-19 pandemic the organisation diversified to help those experiencing food insecurity by providing over 130,000 good quality, nutritious meals to those in need; acknowledges that Angela was commended in the Local Hero initiative, and attended the official opening of the 6th Session of the Scottish Parliament, on 2 October 2021, and welcomes Monday 7 March 2022 18
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan that The Larder is continuing to combine its high-quality training provision with dignified food provision and a vision to campaign for the structural change that, it believes, is necessary to eradicate poverty and food insecurity. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Jackie Dunbar*, Miles Briggs*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-03298 Stuart McMillan: National Honours for Gerry Morrison—That the Parliament notes that Gerry Morrison, 73, from Port Glasgow, has received bravery awards from Police Scotland and the Scottish Government for, it understands, fighting off an attacker who stabbed a local housing officer employee in Greenock’s Clyde Square offices in 2019; understands that Gerry’s selflessness earned him a Pride of Scotland award in 2021, and that he has now picked up a Police Public Bravery Award, on behalf of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, after being nominated by former Inverclyde Commander, Debbie Reilly; recognises that Gerry has also been honoured with a St Andrew’s Award for exceptional bravery, delivered on behalf of the First Minister; commends Gerry’s efforts to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on people’s lives following his experience, and thanks him for his bravery, which, it believes, ultimately led to the housing officer employee’s life being saved. Supported by: Siobhian Brown*, Bill Kidd*, Rona Mackay*, Audrey Nicoll*, Colin Beattie*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jamie Greene*, Jackie Dunbar*, Evelyn Tweed* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S6M-03466 Kenneth Gibson: Russia Suspended from Participation in FIFA and UEFA Competitions (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-03427 Michelle Thomson: Nicola Benedetti Announced as Next Director of Edinburgh International Festival (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Jenni Minto* S6M-03421 Gordon MacDonald: Nicola Benedetti CBE, First Scottish and Female Director of the Edinburgh International Festival (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Stuart McMillan*, Pam Gosal*, Annabelle Ewing*, Douglas Lumsden*, Graeme Dey*, Jenni Minto* S6M-03415 Sarah Boyack: Walking in Memory of Ian Findlay CBE (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Douglas Lumsden*, Graeme Dey* S6M-03408 Miles Briggs: CyberScotland Week 2022 (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Douglas Lumsden*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03407 Pam Gosal: World Kidney Day 2022 (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Douglas Lumsden*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03406 Alexander Stewart: Over £300,000 of National Lottery Funding for Clackmannanshire Organisations (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Murdo Fraser*, Edward Mountain*, Stuart McMillan*, Craig Hoy*, Douglas Lumsden*, Stephen Kerr* Monday 7 March 2022 19
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-03405 Sue Webber: Caritas Neuro Solutions Celebrates Five Year Business Anniversary (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Douglas Lumsden*, Stephen Kerr*, Alexander Stewart*, Pam Gosal*, Russell Findlay*, Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie*, Tess White*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Murdo Fraser* S6M-03403 Alexander Stewart: Alloa's Resilience Learning Partnership Receives Significant National Lottery Community Funding (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Edward Mountain*, Douglas Lumsden*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03400 Martin Whitfield: Who Cares? Scotland’s Tend Our Light Report (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Rhoda Grant* S6M-03399 Rachael Hamilton: St David's Day (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Douglas Lumsden*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03392 Meghan Gallacher: National Lottery Heritage Awards Central Scotland Project Grant (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03391 Natalie Don: Trinity High Pupil, Holly Lench, Success at Gymnastic Competitions (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-03387 Stuart McMillan: Tributes Paid to Greenock Cricket Club Stalwart (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal* S6M-03384 David Torrance: Madison Rose Bridal Scoops Prestigious Awards at Scottish Wedding Awards (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Douglas Lumsden*, Graeme Dey* S6M-03383 David Torrance: Recognition for NHS Fife Nursery Nurses (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-03382 Maggie Chapman: Charter to Protect Rights at Work for Those Facing a Terminal Illness (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll* S6M-03380 Kenneth Gibson: Beith Citizen of the Year (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-03376 Murdo Fraser: Perth Polish Scouts Collecting Donations for People in Ukraine (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* Monday 7 March 2022 20
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-03375 Stephanie Callaghan: North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council Successful at COSLA Excellence Awards (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll*, Pam Gosal* S6M-03373 Neil Bibby: Congratulating Paisley's STAR Project (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-03372 Clare Adamson: Woodland Clean-up (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Annabelle Ewing*, Miles Briggs*, Siobhian Brown*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Douglas Lumsden*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd* S6M-03370 Clare Adamson: Craigneuk Grassroot Community Groups (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Annabelle Ewing*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Siobhian Brown*, Miles Briggs*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd* S6M-03369 Clare Adamson: Socialtrack National Lottery Funding (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal* S6M-03368 Clare Adamson: Vision Taekwondo Club Go for Gold (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal* S6M-03366 Finlay Carson: Bravery of Two Scottish Ambulance Service Staff Members Recognised (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Graeme Dey*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03365 Pam Gosal: West of Scotland Innovation Hub Wins Digital Health and Care Awards (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03364 Paul Sweeney: Response to the Russian Federation Invasion of Ukraine (lodged on 28 February 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll* S6M-03363 Beatrice Wishart: Shetland Team Twisted Blisters Win Step Count Challenge (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Graeme Dey* S6M-03361 Liam Kerr: Macduff Primary School Donate Survival Blankets to Daniel’s Place (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03359 Stephanie Callaghan: North Lanarkshire Young People Raise Awareness of Children’s Rights #MakeitRight (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Graeme Dey* Monday 7 March 2022 21
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-03358 Pam Gosal: Helensburgh Community Council Opens Series of Business Webinars (lodged on 02 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03356 Emma Harper: Scottish Land Commission Land Reuse Month (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll*, Graeme Dey* S6M-03355 Russell Findlay: Opening of New Charity Hub in Paisley (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Christine Grahame*, Pam Gosal*, Alexander Stewart*, Jeremy Balfour*, Edward Mountain*, Craig Hoy*, Tess White*, Miles Briggs*, Pauline McNeill*, Douglas Lumsden*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stephen Kerr*, Sue Webber*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Murdo Fraser* S6M-03353 Karen Adam: Moray Council Provides Free School Holiday Breakfasts (lodged on 01 March 2022) New Support: Graeme Dey* S6M-03352 David Torrance: Kinghorn Ecology Centre Wins Green Tourism Award (lodged on 01 March 2022) New Support: Graeme Dey* S6M-03343 Claire Baker: Congratulating Leven’s Silverburn Flax Mill on National Lottery Heritage Fund Award (lodged on 28 February 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal* S6M-03339 Jeremy Balfour: Holy Trinity Church Wester Hailes Celebrates 50th Anniversary (lodged on 28 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03336 Fulton MacGregor: Gael Music Receives £39,320 Grant from Young Start (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll* S6M-03331 Rachael Hamilton: Borders and East Lothian U18s Rugby Team Victory (lodged on 28 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03329 Liam Kerr: Mental Health Aberdeen Open its First Retail Store (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03326 Maggie Chapman: World Book Day 2022 (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal* S6M-03323 Liam Kerr: Candy Coated Accessories (lodged on 25 February 2022) Monday 7 March 2022 22
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03322 Pam Gosal: Clydebank Ladies Rugby Football Club (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03321 Graeme Dey: NHS Long Service Award for Angus HSCP Chief Officer, Gail Smith (lodged on 01 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll* S6M-03320 Alexander Stewart: Royal Highland Show 200th Anniversary Event to Visit Alloa Tower (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03319 Liz Smith: Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS) Celebrates 50th Anniversary (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03318 Sharon Dowey: Ayr Students Partnership with the BBC (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03314 Maurice Golden: Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03311 Pam Gosal: East Dunbartonshire Teenagers to Appear in West End Musical (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03309 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Congratulating Staffin Community Trust (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03283 Rachael Hamilton: Congratulating the Cycling Souters (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03278 Sarah Boyack: Commonwealth Day 2022 on 14 March 2022 (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Pam Gosal*, Craig Hoy*, John Mason* S6M-03276 Pam Gosal: Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Donate Thank You Bench (lodged on 25 February 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03257 Pam Gosal: Clydebank High Pupils Create Welcoming Messages for Refugees (lodged on 03 March 2022) Monday 7 March 2022 23
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Craig Hoy*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03256 Pam Gosal: Dumbarton Call Centre to Donate a Total of £26,000 to Local Charities (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Stephen Kerr* S6M-03244 Fiona Hyslop: Impacts of Brexit and COVID-19 on Trading Standards Scotland (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll*, Graeme Dey* S6M-03233 Collette Stevenson: Access to Cannabis-based Products for Medicinal Use (lodged on 03 March 2022) New Support: Audrey Nicoll* S6M-03229 Meghan Gallacher: Lanarkshire Firm Offers Reward for Return of Gulf War Veteran's Service Medals (lodged on 01 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03228 Meghan Gallacher: Condemning Illegal Metal Detecting at Bar Hill Fort, Antonine Wall (lodged on 01 March 2022) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S6M-03174 Jackie Baillie: Pharmacy 2030 (lodged on 11 February 2022) New Support: Rhoda Grant* S6M-03059.1 Jackson Carlaw: Amnesty International Report: Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians (lodged on 23 February 2022) New Support: Douglas Lumsden* S6M-03059 Mercedes Villalba: Amnesty International Report: Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians (lodged on 08 February 2022) New Support: Natalie Don* S6M-02864 Clare Adamson: Fairtrade Foundation Pledge (lodged on 21 January 2022) New Support: Emma Harper* S6M-02715 Stuart McMillan: Parklea Branching Out Receives Over £1 Million to Grow Inverclyde Garden Hub (lodged on 07 January 2022) New Support: Emma Harper* S6M-02642 Jackie Dunbar: Paget’s Awareness Day 2022 (lodged on 23 December 2021) New Support: Emma Harper* Monday 7 March 2022 24
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Written Questions Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R". Government Initiated Questions are initiated by the parliament Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Government initiated questions lodged on 04 March 2022 S6W-07217 Rona Mackay: To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome is of its latest review into border health measures, and whether there will be any changes to the regulations. Written questions lodged on 04 March 2022 S6W-06979 Stephen Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government what action it will be taking further to the release of the James Hutton Institute report on the impacts of sewage sludge. S6W-06991 Graham Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many people have applied for a free bus pass through the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, and how many passes have been issued. S6W-06992 Graham Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support it is providing to young people who have applied for a free bus pass under the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, but are yet to receive their pass and are paying for bus travel. S6W-06993 Graham Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government when the Transport Scotland Fair Fares review will be published in full. S6W-06994 Craig Hoy: To ask the Scottish Government whether the reopening criteria being used by the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is also being used by other health and social care partnerships to determine the status of hospitals or health facilities that are currently closed. S6W-06995 Craig Hoy: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the reopening criteria being used by the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to determine the reopening of the Edington Hospital in North Berwick is an appropriate way to determine if a community hospital should be open. S6W-06997 Donald Cameron: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Ferguson Marine confirmation that “at least 400 cables will need to be addressed with the worst case 939 cables” on MV Glen Sannox, how much it estimates each scenario will cost to remedy. S6W-06998 Donald Cameron: To ask the Scottish Government whether Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd identified any issues with the cabling for MV Glen Sannox prior to the week ending 24 December 2021. S6W-06999 Donald Cameron: To ask the Scottish Government whether it carried out a survey of the (a) MV Glen Sannox and (b) Hull 802 vessels prior to taking Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd into public ownership, and whether it identified any issues during those surveys, and, if so, what those issues were. S6W-07020 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will allow local authorities to carry forward unspent Tenant Hardship Grant funding to 2022-23, or whether it will seek to recover any underspend. R S6W-07021 Michael Marra: To ask the Scottish Government what use has been made by the Russian Government or Russian-owned businesses of Prestwick Airport and any other Scottish Government-owned infrastructure during the last five years. Monday 7 March 2022 25
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