The result of the division on motion S6M-20826, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme, is: For 92, Against 31, Abstentions 0.

Motion agreed to,

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 24 February 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

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6.00 pm Decision Time

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Wednesday 25 February 2026

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2.00 pm Motion of Condolence

followed by Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government

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6.05 pm Decision Time

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Thursday 26 February 2026

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

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2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport

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5.30 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 3 March 2026

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5.00 pm Decision Time

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Wednesday 4 March 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care

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5.10 pm Decision Time

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Thursday 5 March 2026

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

followed by Members’ Business

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill

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5.30 pm Decision Time

(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 23 February 2026, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.

The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S6M-20827, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. I ask Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to move the motion.

Motion moved,

That the Parliament agrees that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Co-ownership Authorised Contractual Schemes) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.—[Graeme Dey]

17:52

I call the minister to respond on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau.

17:53

There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Angus Robertson is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Murdo Fraser and Neil Bibby will fall, and that, if the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Neil Bibby will fall.

The first question is, that amendment S6M-20819.3, in the name of Angus Robertson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20819, in the name of Gillian Mackay, on ending US military use of Scottish airports, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members: No.

The result of the division on amendment S6M-20820.1, in the name of Alexander Stewart, is: For 30, Against 92, Abstentions 1.

Amendment disagreed to.

There will be a division.

The result of the division on motion S6M-20827, in the name of Graeme Dey, is: For 112, Against 7, Abstentions 1.

Motion agreed to,

That the Parliament agrees that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Co-ownership Authorised Contractual Schemes) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

As no member objects, I will put a single question on 10 Parliamentary Bureau motions.

The question is, that motions S6M-20828 and S6M-20829, on approval of statutory instruments, and S6M-20830 to S6M-20837, on approval of Scottish statutory instruments, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, be agreed.

Motions agreed to,

That the Parliament agrees that the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Aggregates Tax (Applicable Rate of Tax) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Public Procurement (India Trade Agreement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Visitor Levy (Local Authority Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Visitor Levy (Reviews and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 Amendment Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

I would be grateful if we could hear one another. Many members wish to put a question. That will not be possible unless we can hear one another and continue our proceedings.

Thank you, Mr Ross. The contribution that members make in the chamber is not a matter for the chair. It is a matter for the minister and for the Scottish Government as to their response.