Chamber and committees

As an amendment to motion S6M-20964 in the name of Edward Mountain (Draft Climate Change Plan), insert at end ", but, in so doing, shares the serious concerns expressed about the draft plan; recognises that these concerns include the lack of stakeholder confidence in the proposals for decarbonising buildings, the evidence that existing transport policy is unlikely to achieve even the far lower road traffic reduction targets currently in place, and the high level of risk attached to negative emissions technologies, which are more heavily relied on than was recommended by the UK Climate Change Committee, and considers that the final plan must be significantly strengthened if it is to ensure that Scotland recovers its position as a climate leader."

That the Parliament celebrates the unveiling of the statue commemorating the life, achievements and legacy of the legendary footballer, Tommy Gemmell, in Craigneuk, Wishaw, the area where he was born and brought up; acknowledges that Tommy was a member of Celtic’s famous “Lisbon Lions” team that won the European Cup in 1967, with him scoring in the final; recognises the tremendous efforts and kindness of the volunteers, donors and supporters who took part in the fundraising campaign, which was coordinated by the Tommy Gemmell Community Project Committee, and believes that this achievement reflects both Tommy’s profound impact and contributions to sporting history and the generosity of the Craigneuk community.

That the Parliament congratulates The James Young High School on achieving the Gold LGBT Charter; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources, which aim to ensure that the school goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

That the Parliament congratulates Laura Murray, from Deeside, who rode over 115 miles in 24 hours by bike in the Strathpuffer Bike Race to honour her late friend, Jennifer Craig, who died from cancer; acknowledges the incredible effort made to raise money for Friends of ANCHOR, a charity service that supported Jennifer; recognises that Laura has, so far, successfully raised £9,000; considers that this an astonishing amount of money for an equally astonishing feat; celebrates her achievement of being placed second in the Female Veteran Category, fourth in the Solo Female Open Category, and 18th overall out of 159 riders; appreciates the incredible work done by Friends of ANCHOR, and wishes it continued success in its future fundraising efforts and in its work supporting patients such as Jennifer.

That the Parliament congratulates Scotland’s Team Carson on winning the bronze medal at the World Junior Curling Championships in Tårnby, Denmark; notes that the rink of skip Orrin Carson, third Logan Carson, second Archie Hyslop and lead Charlie Gibb, with alternate Fraser Swanston, defeated Canada 9–7 in the bronze medal game on 3 March 2026; further notes that Team Carson topped the round-robin standings with an 8–1 record before progressing to the medal matches; recognises that Team Carson curl out of the Dumfries Ice Bowl in Dumfries and Galloway, their home ice rink; pays tribute to the coaches, support staff, families and home clubs who helped make this success possible; recognises the boost that this achievement gives to junior curling across Scotland, and wishes the team every success in future championships.

As an amendment to motion S6M-20956 in the name of Willie Rennie (Judging the Scottish Government on its Education Record), leave out from “further believes” to end and insert “recognises that Scotland has the highest rate of violent injuries to school staff in the UK and that the Scottish Government has failed to take meaningful action to protect pupils and teachers; notes with concern the high levels of work-related stress reported across the profession; further notes the record number of newly qualified teachers leaving the profession, and believes that, by any reasonable measure, the Scottish Government has failed Scotland’s children and that this failure should be a source of shame.”

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 10 March 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

10.00 pm Decision Time

Wednesday 11 March 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business; Justice and Home Affairs

followed by Ministerial Statement: Skye House: Progress and Assurance

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

8.00 pm Decision Time

Thursday 12 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: Education and Skills

followed by Ministerial Statement: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.25 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 17 March 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

8.00 pm Decision Time

Wednesday 18 March 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

10.00 pm Decision Time

Thursday 19 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 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions

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

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Amendments to the Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

6.20 pm Decision Time

(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 9 March 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.

As an amendment to motion S6M-20957 in the name of Jamie Greene (Fixing Scotland’s Ferry Fiasco), insert at end “; notes that the combined costs of the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa has reached almost £500 million; acknowledges the Scottish Government’s announcements of four direct awards to Ferguson Marine, a programme to upgrade the yard, and the intention to return the yard to the private sector; urges ministers to outline how these new vessels will be delivered on time and on budget; notes the Scottish Government’s plan to purchase Ardrossan Harbour, and urges ministers to regularly update communities on when the purchase and upgrade of the harbour will be completed; further notes that the cost to charter the MV Alfred has reached £35 million, more than double the cost for Pentland Ferries to build the vessel, and that this cost will increase now that the charter has been extended; recognises that the public services and local economies of island and coastal communities have been hindered by the Scottish Government’s mismanagement of the ferry network through repeated timetable changes, cancelled sailings and the lack of a resilience vessel, and calls on the Scottish Government to outline how it will hold ferry service providers to account to ensure that they deliver for island and coastal communities.”

As an amendment to motion S6M-20956 in the name of Willie Rennie (Judging the Scottish Government on its Education Record), insert at end "and that effort should be made to reverse the decline in Scottish scores in international league tables, which has been seen since 2012."

As an amendment to motion S6M-20957 in the name of Jamie Greene (Fixing Scotland's Ferry Fiasco), leave out from first “believes” to end and insert “recognises the challenges that island communities have faced with disruptions and the need to give them reliable and resilient services; supports the announcements made by the Scottish Government on 3 March 2026 of the conclusion of the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour, the proposal to directly award two vessels for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme to Ferguson Marine, the competitive tender for the replacement for the MV Lord of the Isles, funding for the Port Ellen redevelopment on Islay, and that peak fares for islanders on NorthLink ferry services will be removed on 24 March 2026; notes that, with 11 vessels currently being built and with the recent arrival of MV Isle of Islay, one third of the entire CalMac fleet is being replaced, and further notes that the Island Connectivity Plan Vessels and Ports Plan sets out a long-term investment programme to 2045, and that community needs assessments, with community engagement at their heart, will shape these investments in ferries and ports for decades to come.”