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1. Graeme Dey (S6M-20599)

Revision to Business Programme

That the Parliament agrees to the following revisions to the programme of business for Wednesday 28 January 2026—

after

followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals

insert

followed by First Minister’s Statement: Update on the MV Bella-1

delete

9.30 pm Decision Time

and insert

10.00 pm Decision Time

Further details available for S6M-20599

1. Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05419)

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to the Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle sector.

Official Report available for S6O-05419

2. Tess White (S6O-05420)

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures value for money when allocating funding within the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture portfolio.

Official Report available for S6O-05420

3. Brian Whittle (S6O-05421)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to ensure that Scotland maximises the cultural legacy benefits of the 2026 Summer of Sport.

Official Report available for S6O-05421

4. Liam Kerr (S6O-05422)

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the five National Performing Companies are essential infrastructure investment and whether the funding that it provides to them is sufficient.

Official Report available for S6O-05422

5. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05423)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will propose the scheduling of time for a ministerial statement on the written case for the Scottish Ministers and Lord Advocate in the judicial review of the Scottish Prison Service policy for the management of transgender people in custody, including how many times women’s rights are mentioned.

Official Report available for S6O-05423

6. John Mason (S6O-05424)

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the diversity and socio-economic background of audiences attending performances by the National Performing Companies.

Official Report available for S6O-05424

7. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05425)

To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Arctic Circle Assembly.

Official Report available for S6O-05425

8. Richard Leonard (S6O-05426)

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the United States Consul General in Edinburgh to discuss Scotland’s international strategy.

Official Report available for S6O-05426

1. Willie Coffey (S6O-05427)

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will support community justice services.

Official Report available for S6O-05427

2. Finlay Carson (S6O-05428)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of access to justice services in rural areas.

Official Report available for S6O-05428

3. Rona Mackay (S6O-05429)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the current occupancy levels and total operational capacity across the Women’s Community Custody Unit estate.

Official Report available for S6O-05429

4. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05430)

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs last met with For Women Scotland to discuss the protection of women's sex-based rights.

Official Report available for S6O-05430

5. Emma Roddick (S6O-05431)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the construction and operational timeline for the new HMP Highland.

6. Edward Mountain (S6O-05432)

To ask the Scottish Government what additional resources are being provided to Police Scotland in relation to asylum seekers being housed at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.

Official Report available for S6O-05432

7. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05433)

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the prison estate is segregated by sex.

Official Report available for S6O-05433

8. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05434)

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence.

Official Report available for S6O-05434

1. Anas Sarwar (S6M-20561)

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals

That the Parliament condemns the culture of secrecy and cover-up that has hidden the truth from patients, families and campaigners and denied them justice in many NHS scandals in Scotland in recent years; recognises that, as the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry draws to a close, many serious questions remain regarding the decision-making process and the role of the Scottish Government; considers that political decision making should be considered by the inquiry, and calls for the Scottish Ministers to authorise the immediate full disclosure and preservation of all communications connected to the contaminated water and inadequate ventilation system and the premature opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, as well as any subsequent communications relating to the handling of the infection and its cover-up.

Further details available for S6M-20561

2. Neil Gray (S6M-20561.1)

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals

As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “pays tribute to the brave patients, families and whistleblowers who have campaigned tirelessly for justice in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry; recognises the pain, trauma and grief faced by patients and their families at the heart of this inquiry, and notes that the inquiry was established in 2019 to ensure that every individual impacted is able to get the truth that they deserve; notes the fundamental importance of the independence of inquiries, which are enshrined in legislation, under the control of an independent chair, and which operate transparently, reaching conclusions that are not to be influenced by ministers or other vested interests, and agrees, therefore, that the independent Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Chair must be given the time and space to consider all the available evidence.”

Further details available for S6M-20561.1

3. Brian Whittle (S6M-20561.2)

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals

As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), insert at end “; notes with concern the impact on patients, staff and others resulting from the ongoing questions about the safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; calls on the Scottish Government to provide clear and explicit guarantees to the public that any issues raised by patients, families and whistleblowers are listened to and fully investigated; believes that the repeated lack of candour by both NHS boards and the Scottish Government in respect of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and other scandals is unacceptable; further believes that this lack of openness has placed a greater burden on patients, families and NHS staff and contributed to a growing loss of public trust, and calls, therefore, on Nicola Sturgeon to request to make a personal statement, with questions and answers, to the Scottish Parliament, given her role as Cabinet Secretary for Health and First Minister during the construction and opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.”

Further details available for S6M-20561.2

4. Gillian Mackay (S6M-20561.3)

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals

As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), insert at end "; acknowledges that recent revelations surrounding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will have been distressing for patients, their families and staff; understands that this could create uncertainty and fear regarding the safety of Scotland's hospitals and negatively impact staff morale; recognises that patient privacy has to be given the greatest consideration in the publication of any materials, and calls for the Scottish Government to outline how it will urgently restore confidence into the services delivered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde."

Further details available for S6M-20561.3

1. Jim Fairlie (S6M-20550)

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - UK Legislation

That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 14 May 2025, and subsequently amended, relating to clauses 1 to 5, 10, 11(2) to 11(5), 12 to 20 and the schedule, so far as these matters fall within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament and alter the executive competence of the Scottish Ministers, should be considered by the UK Parliament.

Further details available for S6M-20550

1. Gillian Martin (S6M-20549)

Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill

That the Parliament agrees that the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill be passed.

Further details available for S6M-20549

1. Graeme Dey (S6M-20569)

Business Programme

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 3 February 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 1 Debate: Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Stage 1 Debate: Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill

followed by Motion on Legislative Consent: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill – UK Legislation

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.15 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 4 February 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 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business

followed by Motion on Reconsideration of a Bill: European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.40 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 5 February 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: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport

followed by Stage 1 Debate: Ecocide (Scotland) Bill

followed by Stage 1 Debate: Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 10 February 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

7.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 11 February 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care

followed by Scottish Labour Party Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.10 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 12 February 2026

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister's Questions

followed by Members’ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing

followed by Stage 1 Debate: Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 2 February 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.

Further details available for S6M-20569

2. Ash Regan (S6M-20569.1)

Business Programme

As an amendment to motion S6M-20569 in the name of Graeme Dey (Business Programme), leave out "5.15 pm Decision Time" and insert "6.15 pm Decision Time".

Further details available for S6M-20569.1

3. Graeme Dey (S6M-20570)

Stage 1 Timetable

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 6 February 2026.

Further details available for S6M-20570

4. Graeme Dey (S6M-20571)

Stage 2 Timetable

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 20 February 2026.

Further details available for S6M-20571

5. Graeme Dey (S6M-20572)

Stage 2 Timetable

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 6 February 2026.

Further details available for S6M-20572

6. Graeme Dey (S6M-20573)

Stage 2 Timetable

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill at stage 2 be completed by 20 February 2026.

Further details available for S6M-20573

7. Graeme Dey (S6M-20574)

Stage 2 Timetable

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 20 February 2026.

Further details available for S6M-20574

1. Graeme Dey (S6M-20575)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Investment Zones Relief) (Scotland) Order 2026 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-20575

2. Graeme Dey (S6M-20576)

Suspension of Standing Orders

That the Parliament agrees that, for the purposes of consideration of the supplementary legislative consent memorandum on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Rules 9B.3.5 and 9B.3.6 of Standing Orders are suspended.

Further details available for S6M-20576