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Official Report: search what was said in Parliament

The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.  

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 11 February 2025
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Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

General Question Time

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Gordon MacDonald

To celebrate world book day, many of the schools and nurseries across my constituency of Edinburgh Pentlands are encouraging their pupils to dress up as their favourite book character. I know that many young people will be excited to take part in world book day this year, given the impact of the pandemic on previous years’ celebrations.

With the Scottish Government-funded bookbug programme also collaborating with the charity World Book Day, will the minister commit to continuing to support the bookbug programme, which has proven to provide a range of positive benefits for children and families across the country?

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

First Minister’s Question Time

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Gordon MacDonald

Does the First Minister agree that Scottish communities have demonstrated that they are fully prepared and willing to engage in a resettlement scheme for Ukrainians that matches the scale and severity of the current crisis? Will the Scottish Government continue to push the United Kingdom Government to urgently implement a more ambitious scheme to support those who are fleeing that appalling war on our continent?

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

General Question Time

Meeting date: 3 March 2022

Gordon MacDonald

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has in place to support world book day on 3 March 2022. (S6O-00812)

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

National Strategy for Economic Transformation

Meeting date: 2 March 2022

Gordon MacDonald

In order to deliver economic growth in Scotland, it is vital that we encourage new start-ups and support existing businesses. Will the cabinet secretary provide any further information about how the economic strategy will support existing businesses to grow?

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 23 February 2022

Gordon MacDonald

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support is being offered to veterans across the country. (S6O-00758)

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 23 February 2022

Gordon MacDonald

The Edinburgh lord provost’s commission on a strategy for our ex-forces personnel recently published a report on its work, which recognised that although progress has been made, there remains a long way to go in supporting our veterans.

Will the cabinet secretary use the findings of the report to inform both national and local policy, particularly in relation to housing, to support the transition from military to civilian life?

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 26 January 2022

Gordon MacDonald

To ask the Scottish Government what lessons it has learned from the pilot schemes introduced at the three sheriff courts, in Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley, to modernise summary courts. (S6O-00661)

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 26 January 2022

Gordon MacDonald

Can the cabinet secretary provide any further information on when the scheme could be rolled out across the country and what impact it will have on the efficiency of the summary court system?

Meeting of the Parliament

Fire Alarm Standards

Meeting date: 19 January 2022

Gordon MacDonald

A number of constituents have raised concerns about understanding the alarm requirements, and their availability and cost. Although I welcome the assurance that council enforcement will be light touch, how will the Scottish Government track progress on meeting the standard?

Meeting of the Parliament

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 12 January 2022

Gordon MacDonald

To ask the Scottish Government what preparations it is making for the local government elections in 2022 in order that people can vote safely. (S6O-00599)