In the spirit of my answer to Alexander Stewart’s question earlier, I must confess that I am not aware of that area but I would be happy to ask my officials whether there is any such data, and, if there is not, whether it would be possible to compile it and whether that would be commensurate with the challenge that has been identified.

I am happy to be informed about the issue, because I am a strong supporter of our museum network around the country. We want the best displays in all museums, do we not? Therefore, I will take the encouragement from the member and reply to her in due course.

In answer to—[Interruption.]

Scotland already has much of the infrastructure and institutions that make it well placed to become an independent state. The Scottish Parliament is a vibrant, dynamic and evolving democratic institution, representing the people of Scotland. We also have recent experience of developing new bodies to serve the people of Scotland, including Social Security Scotland, the Scottish National Investment Bank and Revenue Scotland, among others. We have set out the preparatory steps that we will be taking through the “Building a New Scotland” series. More detail on our vision for an independent Scotland is also set out in the series.

Since the onset of the current conflict, the Scottish Government has contributed £1.3 million in humanitarian funding for Gaza and the wider region. That includes £750,000 through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in December 2023 and £550,000 for the middle east through the Disasters Emergency Committee, Mercy Corps and the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund. The latter figure includes the further £300,000 that was announced at the end of April.

Stephen Kerr will be well aware of my long-standing support for the provision of military and humanitarian support to Ukraine. Given what he has just said, he might want to reflect on this: I can give him the assurance that the medical supplies that are distributed to Ukrainian hospitals will be used to treat all patients, both civilian and military.

I hope that Mr Kerr understands that we responded to a request by the Ukrainian Government. We received a letter from General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, who, as I am sure Mr Kerr will know, was the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces.

He said:

“The act of generosity and solidarity demonstrated by NHS Scotland in extending a helping hand to Ukraine in its time of need exemplifies the true spirit of humanity and compassion ... The Ukrainian people are deeply grateful for the support and assistance provided by NHS Scotland, knowing that these supplies will make a difference between life and death for many.”

We receive regular briefings from United Nations agencies, the Disasters Emergency Committee and our humanitarian emergency fund panel members. Most recently, I wrote to the UK Government this week to seek information on UK export licences to Israel, in support of our consistent calls for an end to licensed arms exports to Israel.

The severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which is being exacerbated by on-going conflict and a blockade that is restricting aid to Gaza, is devastating. The international community, including the United Kingdom, must act now.

The £1.3 million in humanitarian funding for Gaza and the wider region that the Scottish Government has contributed since the outset of the current conflict has been provided from our own budget. That funding is additional to that which the UK Government has contributed.

Although I cannot say anything further at present about specific support related to the Scottish Languages Bill, I can say in relation to sgoil Chàirinis and Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath that I am pleased that the Scottish Government’s Gaelic team was able to provide important capital funding in 2024-25 for renovation work in the old school. That renovation work at Chàirinis is proceeding, and the Scottish Government’s Gaelic team would be happy to consider a further bid in 2025-26. As the member is aware, further significant Scottish Government capital support was provided for the impressive Cnoc Soilleir centre in South Uist, and phase 2 of the building is making good progress.

The Scottish Government spends official development assistance in line with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s development assistance committee guidance, as do other OECD members, including the United Kingdom. The OECD specifies that, to be counted as overseas development assistance, such funding cannot be spent on military aid. All grants are made subject to legally binding agreements through the issuance of a model offer letter that contains conditions.

Standard Scottish Government grant conditions will control a range of key issues relevant to the use of grant funding. Those include the purpose for which the grant has been allocated, payment of and reporting on the grant, data protection, termination, default and recovery of the grant, and issues such as safeguarding requirements.

I agree entirely with Humza Yousaf, and I commend him for his leadership on this issue. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is, frankly, a travesty. More than 400 Palestinians have now lost their lives while desperately trying to access the tiny amounts of food that are being distributed. Israel’s plan to entrust the distribution of aid in Gaza to private contractors has failed, with millions across the enclave at imminent risk of famine.

The situation is entirely man-made and preventable. Huge quantities of essential humanitarian aid are sitting on the borders, waiting to be delivered by established humanitarian actors with a proven track record of distributing it at scale in an effective, safe and dignified manner through more than 400 distribution points across the Gaza Strip. Those actors, who are best equipped to deliver life-saving aid, are being obstructed from doing their work. Without safe, co-ordinated access, the crisis will only worsen.

I agree with Elena Whitham that the Canadian experience is instructive. Incidentally, there are similar provisions in Australia. I absolutely agree that we need immigration measures that are tailored to Scotland’s distinct needs. If that is possible in those countries, I do not see why it is not possible here.

As a previous chair of the ministerial population task force, I am well aware of Scotland’s demographic challenges and their potential impacts on our economy, communities and public services. All our current population growth comes from inward migration. As a result, we have long made the case that Scotland needs bespoke migration solutions that are tailored to our distinct needs to enable us to adequately address those challenges.