Chamber and committees

That the Parliament recognises the work of June Webster, a former housekeeper at the Castle of Mey, who sadly passed away on 25 February 2022; understands that Mrs Webster and her late husband Sandy, worked at the castle for many years when it was the Caithness home of the Queen Mother; notes that June received the Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) for services to the Royal family, and understands that after retirement, June continued to support the Castle of Mey, taking a keen interest in how it developed into a major tourist attraction, whilst still maintaining a strong sense of the past.

That the Parliament commends Steven Mackay, the former Brora Rangers manager and striker from Invergordon, who is aiming to run the entire North Coast 500 route in just 10 days, whilst raising money for Cash for Kids Charity; understands that hitting this target will require running two full marathons each day, starting on 20 May 2022, with the aim being to raise £50,000 for the charity; further understands that Cash for Kids aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in communities who are affected by poverty, illness or neglect or have additional needs, and wishes Steven well in his preparation of the charity run.

That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for—

(a)  Wednesday 9 March 2022—

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followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: Anne’s Law – Protecting the Right of Care Home Visiting

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followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish Government Response to Report by Independent Advisor on Education Reform

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6.00 pm Decision Time

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(b)  Thursday 10 March 2022

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2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions

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2.15 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.15 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions

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followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish Government Response to Report by Independent Advisor on Education Reform

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5.15 pm Decision Time

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5.00 pm Decision Time