Chamber and committees

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-01001 on 24 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-01001 on 24 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-00956 on 24 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-00315 on 3 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

The Scottish Government is tackling marine litter with actions detailed in our Marine Litter Strategy, which aims to address the amount of litter entering the marine environment, to achieve ecological, economic and social benefits. Our Strategy and action plan was last refreshed in September 2022 and focuses on the most problematic types of marine litter including fishing and aquaculture gear, sewage-related debris, and plastic pellets. The Strategy drives forward our work and co-ordinates the efforts of our stakeholders and partners, working at a national and international level to help tackle this global problem.

As I set out in my statement to Parliament on 2 June, we will launch a consultation on a legislative approach within the first 100 days of this government.

Further development of the legislative approach will be informed by the outcomes of this consultation but Ministers intention is that benefits of phone free learning will be enjoyed by learners and teachers as soon as possible.

The Scottish Government expects local authorities, as the duty holders, to ensure that school toilet facilities comply with the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967, as currently in force, and with their duties under the Equality Act 2010. Recognising that these regulations are dated, the Scottish Government undertook a public consultation, with the analysis report due to be published before the end of summer 2026 and updated regulations planned for early 2027.

The Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools guidance, published in September 2025, was updated in light of the Supreme Court judgment and provides guidance on the provision of toilets in schools. Furthermore, the guidance was subject to an Equality Impact Assessment and a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment during its preparation for publication. These are available at: Supporting transgender pupils in schools - revised guidance: equality impact assessment - gov.scot and Supporting transgender pupils in schools - revised guidance: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment - gov.scot.

As part of the 2026-27 Scottish Budget, the Scottish Government announced it will provide £3 million to continue to fund an additional 9,000 Bright Start Breakfasts club places in 2026-27.

The Scottish Government will also provide recurring investment of £44 million from financial year 2027-28 to provide a national breakfast offer starting in August 2027, which comprises a nutritious breakfast and up to one hour of supervision, delivered flexibly to meet the needs of children and young people, including those with additional support needs.

To support this expansion, we will provide initial investment of £15 million in 2026-27 to help Local Government and third sector partners prepare for the introduction of the universal breakfast club offer.

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-00962 on 24 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

The Scottish Government has been clear that we will support the delivery of a guaranteed three-year employment for newly qualified teachers.

Local authorities, as the employers of teachers, hold full responsibility for creating employment contracts and the decisions associated with them. Therefore, this commitment requires careful engagement with local government and trade union partners.

Further details on the Teacher Jobs Guarantee will be set out in due course.