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Thursday 9 June 2022
Business Bulletin
Iris Ghnothaichean
Today's Business
Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 9:00am Constitution, Europe, External Affairs
and Culture Committee
11:40 am General Questions
12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 9:00am COVID-19 Recovery Committee
followed by Members' Business — S6M- 9:00am Public Audit Committee
04464 Rhoda Grant: NHS Staff Recruitment 9:00am Social Justice and Social Security
and Retention Committee
2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 9:15am Standards, Procedures and Public
2:30 pm Portfolio Questions Appointments Committee
followed by Ministerial Statement: Scotland’s
Census 2022
followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish
COVID-19 Inquiry
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish
Local Government Elections (Candidacy
Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5:00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business — S6M-
04703 Bill Kidd: Making Scotland Hostile to
Trafficking and a Safe Place for Ukrainian
Refugees
Thursday 9 June 2022 1Today'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 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 1. Kaukab Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Diversity in the Teaching Profession Scotland Annual Data Report, published in May, which states that there is a continued chronic and disproportionate lack of minority ethnic teachers in Scotland’s schools. (S6O-01206) 2. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how island communities in Orkney can be involved in decisions about how superfast broadband is rolled out in their areas. (S6O-01207) 3. Fiona Hyslop: To ask the Scottish Government what the implications of its Resource Spending Review are for the roll-out of Social Security Scotland's planned programme of benefits. (S6O-01208) 4. Brian Whittle: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that Scotland’s education system is properly aligned with the future workforce requirements of the emerging green economy. (S6O-01209) 5. Sandesh Gulhane: To ask the Scottish Government, with regard to the recruitment of consultant oncologists in NHS Tayside, how many candidates have proceeded to interview stage to date and from which countries. (S6O-01210) R 6. John Mason: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a report by Step Change Debt Charity Scotland, which highlighted that clients' average arrears on essential bills had increased by £659 to £2,961. (S6O-01211) 7. Paul O'Kane: To ask the Scottish Government what new steps have been taken to tackle NHS waiting lists, which now reportedly stand at over 680,000 patients. (S6O-01212) 8. Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government what efforts it is making to assist those who work in the nuclear energy sector to transition to suitable alternative employment. (S6O-01213) 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 1. Douglas Ross: Question to be taken in Chamber. (S6F-01186) 2. Anas Sarwar: Question to be taken in Chamber. (S6F-01187) 3. Sue Webber: To ask the First Minister whether she will provide an update on work to close the attainment gap. (S6F-01193) 4. Stephanie Callaghan: To ask the First Minister, in light of reported findings from the children’s charity, Aberlour, that over £1 million is owed in school meal debt, whether it will provide an update on its plans to expand universal free school meal provision in order to support families struggling with the cost of living crisis. (S6F-01208) 5. Miles Briggs: To ask the First Minister what changes have been made since the 2018 report by the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland regarding concerns about the restraint of children in schools. (S6F-01189) 6. Kaukab Stewart: To ask the First Minister whether she will provide an update on the Scottish Government's Super Sponsor scheme for displaced Ukrainians. (S6F-01203) Thursday 9 June 2022 2
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar 7. Pauline McNeill: To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government will take to ensure that victims of rape and domestic abuse are not retraumatised as a result of plans to allow them to formally meet those who harmed them. (S6F-01196) followed by Members' Business Debate on the subject of— S6M-04464 Rhoda Grant: NHS Staff Recruitment and Retention—That the Parliament notes the reported ongoing issues with staff recruitment in NHS Highland, while it attempts to expand its services by providing a National Treatment Centre in Inverness and to support NHS Grampian by providing obstetric services for Moray; considers that the Highlands and Islands has a world-class university in the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI); understands that UHI previously carried out successful training of midwifery staff for the Highlands and Islands region to meet staffing demand as part of a two-year pilot in response to a specific workforce need; further understands that funding for this programme has now been moved to Edinburgh Napier University to cover the whole of Scotland; notes the view that NHS staff should be trained close to home in order to enhance recruitment and retention of staff, and further notes the call, therefore, for the Scottish Government to develop training for NHS staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands. 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions S6M-04895 George Adam on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Meeting Times—That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the COVID-19 Recovery Committee, can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm on Thursday 9 June 2022. 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions Rural Affairs and Islands 1. Craig Hoy: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting farmers to adapt to new technologies. (S6O-01198) 2. Liam Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring uptake by farmers of rural payments schemes, including in relation to agroforestry. (S6O-01199) 3. Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its cross-government co-ordination on islands policies, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with the social justice secretary regarding the impact on rural and island communities of second home ownership. (S6O- 01200) 4. Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact of food shortages and rising food prices in Scotland. (S6O- 01201) 5. Rona Mackay: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help farmers to tackle the reported increasing problem of Neospora in livestock. (S6O-01202) 6. Audrey Nicoll: To ask the Scottish Government what its latest assessment is of the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s food and drink sector. (S6O-01203) Thursday 9 June 2022 3
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar 7. Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the impact on the food and drink supply chain, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the availability of allotments and community growing projects. (S6O-01204) 8. Kenneth Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for the Clyde islands. (S6O-01205) followed by Ministerial Statement: Scotland’s Census 2022 followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill S6M-04818 George Adam: Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill be passed. followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Debate on the subject of— S6M-04703 Bill Kidd: Making Scotland Hostile to Trafficking and a Safe Place for Ukrainian Refugees—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the Hope for Justice and anti-trafficking partners' website, Ukrainians Welcome, which is aimed at protecting refugees in the UK against modern slavery, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) new recommendations on mitigating the risks of trafficking, following the crisis in Ukraine, as it considers refugees are particularly vulnerable to trafficking for sexual exploitation and other forms of modern slavery; understands that the Scottish Government has committed to criminalising sex buyers, addressing the reported impunity of sex buyers in exploiting vulnerable women and children, and, through criminalisation, making Scotland hostile to human traffickers; considers that Baroness Helena Kennedy QC's report on Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland affirms the understanding of commercial sexual exploitation, including pornography, prostitution and trafficking, as "violence against women and girls"; recognises the OSCE's reported findings that internet searches for Ukrainian women for sale for sexual exploitation has increased by between 200% to 600% across multiple countries in Europe since the Ukrainian refugee crisis started, and that, in the UK, internet searches for Ukrainian women has increased by 669%, compared with March 2021; considers that the criminalisation of sex buyers in Scotland would tackle the demand that fosters trafficking and respond to Palermo protocol commitments; commends the efforts of Thursday 9 June 2022 4
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar anti-trafficking organisations, such as International Justice Mission, which presented information to the Cross-Party Group on Human Trafficking on the work that it has been doing to prevent human trafficking occurring at the Romanian-Ukrainian border since the war in Ukraine started, and A21, which it understands is safely housing Ukrainian survivors of sex trafficking and runs trafficking awareness campaigns across Europe; considers that such examples show the success that is possible when authorities and charities work collaboratively to warn refugees of the signs of human traffickers and provide practical assistance to avoid refugees taking up unsafe offers of accommodation or transport; believes that vulnerability to trafficking increases when refugees are in transit or when financial resources reduce over time, and recognises what it sees as the invaluable work of individual sponsors, community groups and local organisations in welcoming refugees to Glasgow and the rest of Scotland, and ensuring that they are provided with the practical and emotional support needed to begin to find refuge and safety as they rebuild their lives. Thursday 9 June 2022 5
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Committees | Comataidhean
Committee Meetings
All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified.
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
15th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4
in private.
2. Scottish Government Resource Spending Review: The Committee will take evidence
from—
Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Angus Robertson,
Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Kirsty Whyte, Team
Leader, Resource Spending Review, and Penelope Cooper, Director of Culture and
Major Events, Scottish Government.
3. Intergovernmental Relations The Committee will take evidence from—
Jess Sargeant, Senior Researcher, Institute for Government;
Dr Paul Anderson, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics, Liverpool
John Moores University;
Dr Coree Brown Swan, Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Queen’s University Belfast.
4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
COVID-19 Recovery Committee
16th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
1. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill
at Stage 2.
Public Audit Committee
17th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3
and 4 in private.
2. New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and
802: The Committee will take evidence on the section 23 report from—
Colin Cook, Director of Economic Development , Dermot Rhatigan, Deputy Director
Manufacturing and Industries, and Mo Rooney, Deputy Director Strategic Commercial
Interventions, Scottish Government;
Hugh Gillies, Interim Chief Executive, Fran Pacitti, Director of Aviation, Maritime,
Freight and Canals, and Chris Wilcock, Head of Ferries Unit, Transport Scotland.
3. New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and
802: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and take further
evidence from—
Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;
Angela Canning, Audit Director, Audit Scotland.
4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
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Social Justice and Social Security Committee
18th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6
and 7 in private.
2. Medium-term Financial Strategy and Resource Spending Review Framework: The
Committee will take evidence from—
Dame Susan Rice DBE, Chair, Professor David Ulph, Commissioner, and Claire
Murdoch, Head of Social Security and Public Funding, Scottish Fiscal Commission.
3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Disability Assistance for
Working Age People (Transitional Provisions and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland)
Regulations 2022 from—
Ben Macpherson, Minister for Social Security and Local Government, Kate Thomson-
McDermott, Head of the Carer Benefits and Case Transfer Policy Unit, and Kayleigh
Blair, Solicitor, Scottish Government;
Darren Kelly, Head of Operations Dundee, Social Security Scotland.
4. Subordinate legislation: Ben Macpherson (Minister for Social Security and Local
Government) to move—S6M-04303—That the Social Justice and Social Security Committee
recommends that the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Transitional Provisions
and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 be approved.
5. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/161)
6. Medium-term Financial Strategy and Resource Spending Review Framework: The
Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
7. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
14th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:15 am in TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 7
in private.
2. Declaration of interests: Alexander Stewart MSP will be invited to declare any relevant
interests.
3. Cross-Party Group: The Committee will consider an application for recognition from the
proposed Cross-Party Group on Europe, and take evidence from—
Katy Clark MSP, Convener of the proposed CPG on Europe, Scottish Parliament.
4. Cross-Party Group - approval: The Committee will decide whether to accord recognition to
the proposed Cross-Party Group on Europe.
5. Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland (in private): The
Committee will consider a revision to the Directions made under the Scottish Parliamentary
Standards Commissioner Act 2002.
6. Code of Conduct Rule Changes The Committee will consider draft Code of Conduct Rule
changes.
7. Future parliamentary procedures and practices: The Committee will consider
correspondence in relation to the inquiry.
Thursday 9 June 2022 7Today'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 8 June 2022 Tuesday 14 June 2022 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Ministerial Statement: Education Reform Update followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 6:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business: S6M-04117: Alasdair Allan: Supporting Great Bernera's Community Land Buyout Wednesday 15 June 2022 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Health and Social Care Social Justice, Housing and Local Government followed by Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Debate: Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business: S6M-01794: Meghan Gallacher: Better Protection for Scotland’s War Memorials Thursday 16 June 2022 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions followed by Members' Business: S6M-03064: Christine Grahame: Men Don't Talk 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions 2:15 pm Portfolio Questions Thursday 9 June 2022 8
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Constitution, External Affairs and Culture followed by Ministerial Statement: Role of Incineration in the Waste Hierarchy followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 21 June 2022 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 6:10 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 22 June 2022 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice and Veterans; Finance and Economy followed by Opposition Debate: Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:10 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 23 June 2022 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill Thursday 9 June 2022 9
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 6:30 pm Decision Time Thursday 9 June 2022 10
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Future Committee Meetings The future business of the Parliament has not yet been agreed to. Thursday 9 June 2022 11
Today'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. Other new and altered motions and amendments *S6M-04706 Marie McNair: Bittersweet Second Birthday for Old Kilpatrick Foodbank—That the Parliament recognises the dedication of the staff at Old Kilpatrick Foodbank; understands that it is the second anniversary of them opening their doors to provide food parcels during the lockdown; further understands that the initial purpose of the foodbank has developed during what it sees as the worsening cost of living crisis; celebrates the volunteers who have been able to help thousands of people in the community, and applauds the fundraisers who continue to make this foodbank possible. *S6M-04704 Fulton MacGregor: Coatbridge Boxer Mark McKeown Wins Featherweight Title. —That the Parliament congratulates Coatbridge boxer, Mark McKeown, on recently winning the vacant Celtic featherweight belt; understands that Mark has six straight wins and two technical knock-outs in his career so far; praises the efforts of his dedicated fans, travelling to Swansea to see his victory; commends all at Keir Hardie Boxing Club who have supported Mark’s journey; recognises the diligence and determination needed to become a boxing champion, and wishes Mark continued success in his boxing career. *S6M-04701 Liam Kerr: Aberdeen Student Show Raises £103,014 for 48 Charities —That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen Student Show for raising £103,014 for 48 charities; notes that this was done through their "Dirty Danestone" show, which took place over four nights; understands that Aberdeen Student Show has been taking place since 1921 and is open to any students in Aberdeen to take part in; applauds what it sees as the amazing work that Aberdeen Student Show is doing, and wishes all at Aberdeen Student Show the best for the future. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Brian Whittle*, Tess White*, Pam Gosal*, Edward Mountain*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Colin Beattie*, Douglas Ross*, Jackie Dunbar*, Russell Findlay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jamie Greene*, David Torrance*, Annie Wells*, Karen Adam*, Craig Hoy* *S6M-04700 Liam Kerr: Congratulating Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs charity —That the Parliament congratulates Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs charity for raising more than £250,000; understands that the charity was set up by Hollie and Kris Dear in memory of their son, to help children with cancer get a day out or a short break away; understands that the charity has helped Thursday 9 June 2022 12
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan around 100 children each year, providing gifts, vouchers, toys and even short breaks; applauds what it sees as the vital work the charity is doing in Scotland, supporting children with cancer and their families, and wishes all at Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs charity all the best for the future. Supported by: Edward Mountain*, Alexander Stewart*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Brian Whittle*, Jamie Greene*, Tess White*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jeremy Balfour*, Murdo Fraser*, Pam Gosal*, David Torrance*, Douglas Ross*, Craig Hoy*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-04698 Alexander Stewart: National Lottery Award for Dalgety Bay Gala Committee's Jubilee Celebrations —That the Parliament congratulates Dalgety Bay Gala Committee on being awarded £4,622 for their Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland fund; is delighted that Dalgety Bay Gala Committee will be able to use this funding for hosting their annual Gala day in June 2022 and that, as such, the community will be able to celebrate the Jubilee in style; understands that National Lottery Awards for All Scotland is a quick and simple way to access small National Lottery grants of between £500 and £10,000, and commends both Dalgety Bay Gala Committee and the National Lottery for what it sees as their collective sterling work for the benefit of our local communities. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Edward Mountain*, Pam Gosal*, Miles Briggs*, Douglas Ross*, Annie Wells*, Murdo Fraser*, Tess White*, Brian Whittle*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Russell Findlay*, Jamie Greene*, Karen Adam*, Meghan Gallacher*, Craig Hoy* *S6M-04685 Stephanie Callaghan: Scotland’s Biggest Ultra-rapid EV Charging Station Opens in Lanarkshire—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of what it understands is Scotland’s biggest ultra-rapid EV charging station, in Lanarkshire; understands that Fastned’s latest station is the 10th of its kind in the UK and is located in the Palace Grounds Retail Park in Hamilton, just off the A72 near the M74; notes that the station comprises eight chargers, each of which, it understands, is supplied by 100% renewable energy and is capable of adding up to 300 miles of range to fully-electric cars in 20 minutes; recognises that the station was part-funded by the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP); appreciates that the LCITP is designed to create the conditions to attract commercial investment in innovative low-carbon infrastructure projects, which can be replicated elsewhere in Scotland to maximise Scotland's potential in the low-carbon sector, and considers that this investment supports the Scottish Government’s commitment to phase out the need for petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, which it believes will improve the air quality and respond to the climate emergency by supporting Scotland’s transition to a low carbon economy. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*, Graeme Dey*, Karen Adam* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S6M-04876 Lorna Slater: Plant Health (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] (lodged on 08 June 2022) New Support: Mairi Gougeon*, Màiri McAllan* S6M-04697 Siobhian Brown: Micah Project, Troon (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04696 Sharon Dowey: Emergency One Ltd Secures Export Contract with France (lodged on 07 June 2022) Thursday 9 June 2022 13
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Meghan Gallacher* S6M-04695 Murdo Fraser: Green Park Hotel, Pitlochry (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Meghan Gallacher*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04694 Alasdair Allan: Iain MacNeil's Epic Record-setting Global Voyage (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Russell Findlay*, Graeme Dey* S6M-04692 Paul O'Kane: Harvey Mullan Competes in European TeamGym Championships (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Edward Mountain*, Russell Findlay*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04691 Audrey Nicoll: Asda Foundation's Bringing Communities Back Together Funding Awards, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04690 Liam Kerr: Opening of Milltimber Primary School (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Annie Wells*, Meghan Gallacher*, Russell Findlay*, Jamie Greene*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04689 Monica Lennon: Congratulating Neilsland Primary for Winning an Eco-Schools Green Flag (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Gillian Mackay*, Jackie Dunbar*, Jeremy Balfour*, Stuart McMillan*, Alexander Stewart*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Annie Wells*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04688 Monica Lennon: Congratulating Larkhall Academy on Receiving Excellence Award (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04687 Monica Lennon: Commending the Fundraising Efforts of Hamilton Golf Club (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Miles Briggs*, Gillian Mackay*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Russell Findlay*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04684 Stephanie Callaghan: Love Island Announces Partnership with eBay to Promote Sustainable Fashion (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, David Torrance*, Annie Wells*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04682 Jackie Dunbar: Sylvia Halkerston Appointed Lord Dean of Guild (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04681 Gordon MacDonald: Dean Park Primary 3 Raises Awareness of Water Pollution (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Russell Findlay*, Sharon Dowey* Thursday 9 June 2022 14
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-04680 Monica Lennon: Menstrual Hygiene Day (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04679 Monica Lennon: Congratulating St Andrew's and St Bride's High School (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04678 Monica Lennon: Commending the Work of East Kilbride Heritage Group (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04676 Clare Adamson: Jordan Currie, Newmains Citizen of the Year (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Gillian Mackay*, Jackie Dunbar*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Rona Mackay*, David Torrance*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04675 Clare Adamson: The Miracle Foundation SCIO National Lottery Funding (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jackie Dunbar*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Rona Mackay*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04674 Clare Adamson: PHEW (Scotland) National Lottery Funding (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Monica Lennon*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stephanie Callaghan*, David Torrance*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey*, Mark Ruskell* S6M-04672 Clare Adamson: Made4U in ML2 National Lottery Funding (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04664 Murdo Fraser: SSE Investment of £15 Billion in Scotland (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04663 Claire Baker: Congratulations to Fife College Student, Ian Robertson, Apprentice of the Year 2022 (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey*, Mark Ruskell* S6M-04662 Claire Baker: Congratulating Fife Falcons on being Crowned Scottish U19 League Champions (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04658 Annabelle Ewing: Recognition of the Skills and Facilities Available at Rosyth (lodged on 06 June 2022) Thursday 9 June 2022 15
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04657 Russell Findlay: The Work of BHF Scotland (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Colin Smyth*, Mark Ruskell* S6M-04652 Alexander Stewart: Dunfermline Islamic Centre Awarded £700 by the Asda Foundation (lodged on 06 June 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04651 Kenneth Gibson: Commemorating White Armband Day 2022 and the Role of Omarska Rape Victims in the Classification of Wartime Sexual Violence as a War Crime (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Russell Findlay*, Graeme Dey*, Karen Adam*, Sharon Dowey* S6M-04644 Ruth Maguire: Conservation of Dunkirk Little Ships (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04643 Ruth Maguire: Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04642 Ruth Maguire: Ardeer Girls Take Centre Stage (lodged on 07 June 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04637 Alexander Burnett: Networks of Wellbeing Awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04635 Stephanie Callaghan: Tunnock’s Recognised as One of the Nations Favourite Brands (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04634 Stephanie Callaghan: Kigtek Complete Journey from Lands' End to John O’ Groats (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04632 Annie Wells: Glasgow Mela 2022 (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04631 Annie Wells: St Rollox Locomotive Works in Springburn, Granted Listed Building Status (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04626 Natalie Don: Bishopton Primary, Word Mania 2022 Champions (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* Thursday 9 June 2022 16
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-04624 Emma Harper: Alpha Solway, Manufacturer of the Year (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04606 Liam Kerr: Thomson Dairies Creates at least 25 New Jobs (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04601 Gillian Mackay: £230,991 Investment in Moodiesburn Greenspace (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04600 Gillian Mackay: Falkirk Teen to Volunteer in Nepal (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04599 Gillian Mackay: Lanarkshire Highland Games Star Heading to World Championships (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04598 Gillian Mackay: Larkhall Academy Presented with Excellence in Professional Learning Award (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04597 Annie Wells: Glasgow School of Art to Host First Student Showcase Since the Pandemic (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04596 Gillian Mackay: Motherwell FC Legend Keith Lasley Appointed Chief Operating Officer at St Mirren FC (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04594 Michelle Thomson: Grangemouth Teenager Teams up with SAMH on New Initiative (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04593 Paul O'Kane: Rani Skawi Welcomes Refugees to Inverclyde (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04592 Liam Kerr: Vattenfall Receives Innovation Funding from the UK Government (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04588 Liam Kerr: Elasmogen Receives £8 Million Investment (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04586 Pam Gosal: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Legacy Project Installed in Milngavie (lodged on 26 May 2022) Thursday 9 June 2022 17
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04579 Stuart McMillan: Greenock Fire Museum Celebrates 10th Anniversary (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04577 Monica Lennon: Volunteers' Week 2022 (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04576 Pam Gosal: Helensburgh Children’s Charity Wins National Award (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04575 Finlay Carson: Scottish Curlers Strike Gold in World Junior Championships (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04573 Alexander Stewart: No Tobacco Day 2022 (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04568 Alexander Burnett: National Lottery Community Fund: Aberdeenshire West (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04565 Pam Gosal: Hermitage Academy Gains Gold Accreditation in UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Programme. (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04563 Murdo Fraser: Praising the Good Behaviour of Rangers Fans in Seville for the Europa League Final (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04561 Tess White: Dogs Trust Home from Home Scheme Arrives in Dundee (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04559 Gillian Mackay: No Tobacco Day 2022 (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Mark Ruskell* S6M-04556 Alexander Stewart: The City of Dunfermline (lodged on 23 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04555 Edward Mountain: Ken Bateson’s 100-mile Charity Cycle (lodged on 25 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* Thursday 9 June 2022 18
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-04550 Evelyn Tweed: Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (SCIO) Receives Medium Grants Scotland Funding (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04538 Brian Whittle: CentreStage Communities Ltd Receives National Lottery Funding (lodged on 25 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04530 Clare Adamson: Electrical Safety First Investigation (lodged on 25 May 2022) New Support: Maggie Chapman*, Ariane Burgess* S6M-04522 Sharon Dowey: Scottish Book Trust - Reading is Caring (lodged on 24 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04521 Clare Adamson: 20th Anniversary of the Youth Music Initiative (lodged on 31 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04520 Sharon Dowey: International Museum Day 2022 (lodged on 20 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04509 Alexander Stewart: Home-Start Clackmannanshire Receives Over £148,000 of National Lottery Community Funding (lodged on 20 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04505 Maurice Golden: Maximising the Potential of Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04500 Miles Briggs: Water of Leith Footpath Reopens (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04499 Edward Mountain: Donald Graham raises £5,500 for Raigmore Urology Centre and Prostate Scotland (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04497 Bill Kidd: National Lottery Community Fund Award to Men Matter Scotland (lodged on 25 May 2022) New Support: Sharon Dowey* S6M-04488 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Expansion of Nc'nean Distillery, Morvern (lodged on 20 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04486 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Improved Facilities at Hermaness Hill (lodged on 20 May 2022) Thursday 9 June 2022 19
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04484 Meghan Gallacher: Lanarkshire Hospice's Annual Great T-Parties Fundraiser (lodged on 19 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04465 Finlay Carson: Stranraer Academy Pupils Brave the Elements to Join Polar Academy (lodged on 19 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04417 Alexander Burnett: Simpson Brothers Win National Sport Award (lodged on 17 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04410 Jamie Halcro Johnston: NHS Orkney Receive UNICEF Gold Awards (lodged on 16 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04409 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Orkney Baby Bank (lodged on 17 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04407 Pam Gosal: Congratulating Scottish Universities on Research Excellence Framework 2021 Results (lodged on 26 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04406 Liam Kerr: Commending Shell’s Plans to Operate 100,000 Public Charging Points for Electric Vehicles Around the UK by 2030 (lodged on 17 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04405 Liam Kerr: Gray and Adams Win the Business of the Year Award and Family Business Award at the Northern Star Business Awards (lodged on 17 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04404 Liam Kerr: Commending the Aberdeen Law Project (lodged on 16 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04399 Alexander Burnett: Alisha Rees Breaks National 100m Record (lodged on 16 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04396 Alexander Burnett: Logie Coldstone and Tarland Primary Plant New Trees for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee (lodged on 16 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04395 Alexander Burnett: Maritime Developments Limited Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise (lodged on 16 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* Thursday 9 June 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-04390 Alexander Stewart: University of Stirling's Outstanding Results in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (lodged on 19 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04385 Meghan Gallacher: Wishaw Walkers Raise Thousands of Pounds Thanks to Kiltwalk (lodged on 13 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04384 Meghan Gallacher: Lanarkshire Arts Students Record Music Video in the Big Apple (lodged on 16 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04380 Rachael Hamilton: Schools Countryside Day (lodged on 13 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04367 Sharon Dowey: Ayr’s William McCann Recognised in Annual Stagecoach Star Awards (lodged on 12 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04366 Alexander Stewart: Forth Valley Art Beat (lodged on 12 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04353 Meghan Gallacher: John Swinton Appointed as Queen's Chaplain (lodged on 12 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04342 Jeremy Balfour: Inclusion Scotland Shortlisted for Charity Climate Award (lodged on 13 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04341 Miles Briggs: Coeliac Awareness Week 9 to 15 May 2022 (lodged on 11 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04340 Meghan Gallacher: National Childminding Week 2022 (lodged on 11 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04327 Meghan Gallacher: Pub Raises over £1,200 for Lanarkshire Charity (lodged on 11 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04326 Meghan Gallacher: Medals Haul for Lanark ASC Swimmer (lodged on 11 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04325 Meghan Gallacher: Help Needed for New Defibrillators in Lanarkshire (lodged on 11 May 2022) Thursday 9 June 2022 21
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-04229 Douglas Ross: Forres-based AES Solar Wins Queen's Award (lodged on 12 May 2022) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-03064 Christine Grahame: Men Don't Talk (lodged on 07 February 2022) New Support: Maggie Chapman* Thursday 9 June 2022 22
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Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Oral Questions Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 15 June 2022 Health and Social Care 1. Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to allocate any funding specifically for alcohol services, in addition to that allocated to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships for drugs services. (S6O-01215) 2. Audrey Nicoll: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the support being made available to people with long COVID. (S6O-01216) 3. Richard Leonard: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the 6,600 nursing and midwifery vacancies reported at the end of 2021. (S6O-01217) 4. Gillian Martin: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the cervical screening programme. (S6O-01218) 5. Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers it possible in the future for all residential care to be provided as a fully-funded public service. (S6O-01219) 6. Katy Clark: [Not Lodged] 7. Dean Lockhart: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times at accident and emergency departments. (S6O-01221) 8. Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to unpaid carers who are experiencing poor mental health. (S6O-01222) Social Justice, Housing and Local Government 1. Jeremy Balfour: To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to promote the creation of mid-market rental accommodation in the Lothians. (S6O-01223) 2. Paul McLennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the level of need for accessible housing in Scotland. (S6O-01224) 3. Sandesh Gulhane: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to allow people who are seeking treatment for addiction to retain their tenancies through continued housing payments. (S6O-01225) R 4. Colin Beattie: To ask the Scottish Government what impact the reported labour shortages and significant cost increases on materials will have on social housing construction in Scotland. (S6O- 01226) 5. Graeme Dey: To ask the Scottish Government how it is prioritising the national mission to tackle child poverty. (S6O-01227) 6. Michelle Thomson: To ask the Scottish Government how it will align its priorities for local government services with future projects by local authorities that are funded through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund. (S6O-01228) 7. David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to ensure the success and viability of Scotland’s affordable housing supply programme. (S6O-01229) 8. Craig Hoy: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met COSLA. (S6O-01230) Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 16 June 2022 Thursday 9 June 2022 24
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Constitution, External Affairs and Culture 1. Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Historic Environment Scotland about the reopening of assets in the Cowdenbeath constituency. (S6O-01231) 2. Alexander Burnett: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of its overseas offices. (S6O-01232) 3. Russell Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Scotland's Census 2022. (S6O-01233) 4. Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is for the currency of an independent Scotland. (S6O-01234) 5. Bill Kidd: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is, regarding the potential impact on Scotland, on the upcoming first meeting of states parties to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Vienna. (S6O-01235) 6. Christine Grahame: To ask the Scottish Government what contribution local culture, evidenced in museums such as the Trimontium Museum in Melrose and the National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange, makes to the local and wider Scottish economy. (S6O-01236) 7. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what priority it attaches to developing relationships with other European countries. (S6O-01237) 8. Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has now published all the legal advice it has received in relation to a second independence referendum. (S6O-01238) General Questions selected for answer on 16 June 2022 1. Marie McNair: To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in encouraging employers to pay the real Living Wage. (S6O-01239) 2. Paul Sweeney: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the delivery of the missions of the Scottish National Investment Bank. (S6O-01240) 3. Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards its commitment to deliver a free laptop or tablet to every school child in Scotland. (S6O- 01241) 4. Alexander Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the mental health and wellbeing of officers and staff within Police Scotland. (S6O-01242) 5. Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government what the support capacity of Home Energy Scotland was before this was increased by 12,000 households. (S6O-01243) R 6. Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government how it is strengthening transport links to rural areas. (S6O-01244) 7. Jim Fairlie: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the continued use of Asulox for bracken control. (S6O-01245) 8. Alex Rowley: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure a secure future for shipbuilding and fabrication in Scotland. (S6O-01246) Thursday 9 June 2022 25
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". Written questions lodged on 08 June 2022 S6W-08938 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider adopting a similar model of support for elective surgery candidates to that which is currently available in Wales, which uses an app to manage communication with patients pre- and post-operation. S6W-08939 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to utilise the independent sector to address any capacity issues within orthopaedic and elective surgery. S6W-08941 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Impossible To Ignore campaign, which is led by Versus Arthritis and is seeking to reduce waiting times for joint replacement surgery. S6W-08943 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what emergency measures it can take to end the intimidation and harassment reportedly caused by anti-abortion protests outside clinics. S6W-08944 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government for what reasons it is commissioning a £65,000, 18-month study into the “prevalence and impact of vigils/protests that take place outside of abortion clinics within Scotland”. S6W-08946 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what assessments it has carried out on the continued impact that protests outside abortion clinics can have on those seeking access to healthcare. S6W-08947 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government how much money has been collected by Health and Social Care Partnerships as payment to cover care charges in each of the last five years. S6W-08948 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to Health and Social Care Partnerships for the purpose of implementing Frank’s Law. Thursday 9 June 2022 26
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New Bills | Bilean Ùra
New Bills and Accompanying Documents
New Bills introduced or reprinted on 8 June 2022
Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill—A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to
make provision about the determination of questions of bail; to provide for the court, when
sentencing, to have regard to time spent on certain bail conditions; to ensure prisoners are not
released on Fridays and certain other days; to provide for the temporary release of long-term
prisoners; to enable certain prisoners to be released early in emergency situations; to require certain
public bodies to engage in planning for the release of prisoners; to provide support for released
prisoners; to provide for information about prisoners to be given to persons or bodies supporting
victims; and for connected purposes.
Introduced by: Keith Brown
Explanatory Notes (SP Bill 16-EN), a Financial Memorandum (SP Bill 16-FM), a Policy
Memorandum (SP Bill 16-PM), a Delegated Powers Memorandum (SP Bill 16-DPM) and Statements
on Legislative Competence (SP Bill 16-LC) were published to accompany the Bill.
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Amendments | Atharrachaidhean
Amendments
New amendments to Bills lodged on 8 June 2022
Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill — Stage 3
Section 1A
Fulton MacGregor
1 In section 1A, page 2, line 6, at end insert
Section 4
Fulton MacGregor
2 In section 4, page 2, line 37, at end insert—
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Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill
Members' Bills Proposals
Proposals for Members’ Bills
A member seeking to introduce a Member’s Bill must first lodge a draft proposal, together with a
consultation document (or a statement of reasons why consultation is not considered
necessary). Subsequently, the member may lodge a final proposal, in broadly similar terms to the
draft, accompanied by a summary of consultation responses (or the statement of reasons). The
member secures the right to introduce a Bill to give effect to the proposal if the final proposal secures,
within one month, the support of at least 18 other members from at least half the political parties or
groups represented in the Parliamentary Bureau, and provided no statement is made that the
Scottish Government is planning equivalent legislation.
All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament
website at Proposals for Members’ Bills/Session 6 Proposals:
Proposals for Bills – Scottish Parliament | Scottish Parliament Website
Final Proposal for a Member’s Bill
Douglas Ross: Proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to
give those addicted to drugs and/or alcohol the right to access the necessary addiction treatment
they require. (lodged 30 May 2022)
The proposal was accompanied by a summary of consultation responses, which is accessible online
via the website page referred to above. The summary, and individual responses, may also be viewed
in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe).
Supported by: Oliver Mundell, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Dean Lockhart, Liz Smith, Russell
Findlay, Stephen Kerr, Sharon Dowey, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain, Pam Gosal, Maurice
Golden, Jamie Greene
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