Chamber and committees

As an amendment to motion S6M-20820 in the name of Mark Ruskell (A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran), leave out from “and Scottish Government” to “deliver” and insert “must match the Scottish Government’s support by urgently delivering”.

As an amendment to motion S6M-20819 in the name of Gillian Mackay (Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports), leave out from “strongly” to end and insert “reaffirms its clear support for NATO as the cornerstone of collective defence and the foundation of transatlantic security; recognises that NATO has preserved peace among its members for more than 75 years and that the Alliance’s nuclear deterrent, including the strategic capability of the United States, has underpinned strategic stability among NATO members and deterred direct conflict between major nuclear powers in Europe for eight decades; recognises the United States as a central and enduring partner in safeguarding European security and acknowledges its leadership in providing the air mobility, logistics, intelligence and deterrence capabilities on which the Alliance relies; notes that military aircraft from NATO allies, including those of the United States, routinely and lawfully use Scottish airports such as Glasgow Prestwick Airport for refuelling and transit; further notes that such activity supports jobs, brings revenue and contributes to the financial sustainability of publicly owned airport infrastructure; rejects calls to withdraw cooperation from the country’s closest allies; calls on the Scottish Government to continue facilitating appropriate access for NATO partners to Scottish airport facilities in support of collective defence, national security and the long-term resilience of Scotland’s aviation assets, and regrets that the Scottish Green Party has chosen to use parliamentary time to debate these matters instead of raising the many devolved issues that require immediate attention.”

As an amendment to motion S6M-20819 in the name of Gillian Mackay (Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports), leave out from “strongly” to end and insert “supports Scots law, international law and the rules-based order; respects the future of Greenland as a matter for the people of Greenland and Denmark; is unwavering in its solidarity with and support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion; supports international sanctions against the Putin regime and the interdiction of its shadow fleet, and encourages the international community to secure a just peace acceptable to Ukraine.”

As an amendment to motion S6M-20820 in the name of Mark Ruskell (A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran), insert at end "; welcomes the convening of a joint taskforce between Fife Council, the UK Government and Scottish Government, trade unions, Fife College, Fife businesses and local community organisations to support the workforce and the wider area, and further welcomes the commitment that workers will be guaranteed interviews at the UK Government-backed Grangemouth cracker; recognises that the taskforce is working on a plan for the site, and considers that this should inform any funding and economic support provided."

As an amendment to motion S6M-20820 in the name of Mark Ruskell (A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran), insert at end “; notes that ExxonMobil has blamed the UK Labour administration’s windfall tax for accelerating the decline of Mossmorran; expresses disappointment that the left-wing 'Holyrood' consensus, in its opposition to oil and gas, has resulted in tens of thousands of job losses; highlights that the Scottish Green Party previously campaigned for Mossmorran to be closed; calls on the Scottish Government to publish its energy strategy, and further calls on the UK Government to support Rosebank oil and gas field, which could generate billions of pounds’ worth of investment and support jobs in the oil and gas supply chain.”  

That the Parliament agrees that, for the purposes of section 11A of the Income Tax Act 2007 (which provides for Income Tax to be charged at Scottish rates on certain non-savings and non-dividend income of a Scottish taxpayer to be charged above the personal allowance), the Scottish rates and limits for the tax year 2026-27 are as follows—

(a) a starter rate of 19%, charged on income up to a limit of £3,967, 

(b) the Scottish basic rate is 20%, charged on income above £3,967 and up to a limit of £16,956, 

(c) an intermediate rate of 21%, charged on income above £16,956 and up to a limit of £31,092, 

(d) a higher rate of 42%, charged on income above £31,092 and up to a limit of £62,430,  

(e) an advanced rate of 45%, charged on income above £62,430 and up to a limit of £125,140, and

(f) a top rate of 48%, charged on income above £125,140.

As an amendment to motion S6W-20819 in the name of Gillian Mackay (Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports), leave out from “strongly” to end and insert “acknowledges that any use by other nations of Scottish infrastructure must be done in accordance with domestic and international law; welcomes the role that both Scotland and Prestwick airport have played in supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion; recognises the importance of Scotland’s strategic assets in supporting international security; affirms its support for the UK’s place in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and welcomes the UK Government commitment to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP in an era of global instability.”

That the Parliament agrees with the recommendation of the Scottish Government and the Finance and Public Administration Committee that Professor Graeme Roy be reappointed as Chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission.

That the Parliament congratulates St Brigid’s Primary School in Newmains on achieving the prestigious Gold Rights Respecting Schools Award, granted by UNICEF UK; recognises that this is the highest level of the Rights Respecting Schools programme and reflects the school’s outstanding commitment to embedding children’s rights throughout its ethos, curriculum and daily life; notes that the school has worked over several years to ensure that the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are central to its culture; welcomes the inspectors’ praise for the pupils’ strong understanding of their rights and responsibilities, and for the respect they show to one another and to the wider community; acknowledges the award’s recognition of the many opportunities that pupils have to share their views, take on leadership roles and contribute positively both within the school and beyond, and commends the pupils, staff, families and wider school community for their dedication, hard work and commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful and empowering learning environment.

That the Parliament marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which is running from 2 to 6 March 2026, and celebrates how apprenticeships work for individuals, employers and Scotland’s economy; recognises that the week highlights the power of apprenticeships to create meaningful careers, support business growth, strengthen the workforce and contribute to Scotland’s economic growth; notes that Scottish Apprenticeship Week allows the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), which is based in Midlothian, to showcase the achievements of its apprentices, the commitment of its employers and the essential role that electrical skills play in Scotland’s future; acknowledges that SECTT's strategy for apprenticeships is to support the  building of the foundations of a modern and sustainable Scotland, and wishes SECTT well for the future after its first 35 years delivering the Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation, supported by highly experienced staff and first class facilities.