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Richard Leonard (S6O-05074)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the modernisation of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Official Report available for S6O-05074

Alexander Burnett (S6O-05075)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding their winter resilience plans.

Official Report available for S6O-05075

Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05076)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the status of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's service delivery review, following the public consultation, which closed on 17 September 2025.

Official Report available for S6O-05076

Alex Rowley (S6O-05077)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address reported rises in waiting times for social care assessments and packages in Fife.

Official Report available for S6O-05077

Neil Bibby (S6O-05078)

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed.

Official Report available for S6O-05078

Michelle Thomson (S6O-05079)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns raised by the Scottish Music Industry Association about delays in and sufficiency of funding awards, how it will ensure that the additional £20 million allocated to Creative Scotland for its Multi-Year Funding Programme in 2025-26 effectively supports the growing number of music-specific organisations.

Official Report available for S6O-05079

George Adam (S6O-05080)

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local cultural activities and festivals to encourage economic development and tourism.

Official Report available for S6O-05080

Bill Kidd (S6O-05081)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any impact of the proposed so-called “Brit Card” digital ID scheme on the human rights of people in Scotland.

Russell Findlay (S6F-04384)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Anas Sarwar (S6F-04385)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Ross Greer (S6F-04386)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Emma Harper (S6F-04404)

To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government has had any initial response from the UK Government in relation to the letter sent to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs on 22 October regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund.

Official Report available for S6F-04404

Roz McCall (S6F-04394)

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that Babcock, in Fife, has had to hire workers from overseas as a result of reductions in some college courses.

Official Report available for S6F-04394

Pauline McNeill (S6F-04397)

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is regarding the reported 200,000 public sector workers who are still waiting on their pension entitlement following the 2018 McCloud judgement on pension discrimination.

Official Report available for S6F-04397

Ash Regan (S6F-04405)

To ask the First Minister for what reason the Scottish Government has reportedly abandoned key provisions of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022, including the proposed licensing system, as communities prepare for potential disorder during Bonfire Night.

Official Report available for S6F-04405

Craig Hoy (S6M-19202)

That the Parliament regrets the latest round of bank closure announcements from Bank of Scotland and other operators across Scotland and the UK; further regrets what it sees as the failure to properly consult with customers and local businesses before closure decisions are taken; notes the calls for all high street bank operators to consider adopting a “branch promise” to halt future closures and to prevent banking deserts developing; expresses concern regarding what it sees as the fragile future of rural banking, including in the South Scotland region, and notes the calls for Link and Cash Access UK to do all they can to fully maintain access to cash and banking services when high street banks close branches.

Further details available for S6M-19202

Graeme Dey (S6M-19481)

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 4 November 2025

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Social Justice and Social Security Committee Debate: Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

10.00 pm Decision Time

Wednesday 5 November 2025

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 Stage 3 Proceedings: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

7.15 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 6 November 2025

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 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Tuesday 11 November 2025

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 1 Debate: UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

4.15 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 12 November 2025

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 Scottish Green Party Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.10 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 13 November 2025

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: Education and Skills

followed by Stage 1 Debate: Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) 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 3 November 2025, 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-19481

Graeme Dey (S6M-19442)

That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill at stage 1 be extended to 14 November 2025.

Further details available for S6M-19442

Graeme Dey (S6M-19443)

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Aggregates Tax (Administration) Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19443

Graeme Dey (S6M-19444)

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19444

Graeme Dey (S6M-19445)

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19445

Graeme Dey (S6M-19446)

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19446

Graeme Dey (S6M-19447)

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Lords) Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19447

Graeme Dey (S6M-19448)

That the Parliament agrees that the Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act (Postponement of Tax Pending a Review or Appeal) Amendment Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19448

Graeme Dey (S6M-19449)

That the Parliament agrees that the Free-Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19449

Graeme Dey (S6M-19450)

That the Parliament agrees that the Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act (Record Keeping) Amendment Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-19450

Graeme Dey (S6M-19451)

That the Parliament agrees that, for the purposes of consideration of the second supplementary legislative consent memorandum on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Rule 9B.3.5 of Standing Orders is suspended.

Further details available for S6M-19451

Willie Coffey (S6O-05082)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider making improvements to the Glasgow to Kilmarnock Sunday evening rail service.

Official Report available for S6O-05082

Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05083)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when the Heads of Terms agreement for the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports will be signed.

Official Report available for S6O-05083

Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05084)

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support community transport initiatives in rural areas.

Official Report available for S6O-05084

Douglas Ross (S6O-05085)

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it will give to the significant public opposition to the proposed Moray Firth FLOW-Park.

Official Report available for S6O-05085

Clare Adamson (S6O-05086)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any outcomes and key actions agreed at the recent Wildfire Summit that will contribute to Scotland’s climate adaptation and resilience strategies.

Official Report available for S6O-05086

Paul Sweeney (S6O-05087)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will engage with Transport Scotland, ScotRail, First Glasgow, McGill's Buses and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the possible introduction of free public transport across Glasgow for those attending the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Official Report available for S6O-05087

Sarah Boyack (S6O-05088)

[Not Lodged]

Finlay Carson (S6O-05089)

To ask the Scottish Government what powers local communities will have to raise objections in relation to new energy infrastructure projects.

Official Report available for S6O-05089

Gillian Martin (S6M-19422)

That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.

Further details available for S6M-19422

Shona Robison (S6M-18730)

That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill, agrees to any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rule 9.12.3A of the Parliament’s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act.

Further details available for S6M-18730

Gillian Martin (S6M-19454)

That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025, and subsequently amended, relating to a new clause on wind generation stations that may affect seismic array systems, inserted after clause 28, 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-19454

Shona Robison (S6M-19456)

That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, agrees to any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rule 9.12.3A of the Parliament’s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act.

Further details available for S6M-19456

Marie McNair (S6M-19085)

That the Parliament recognises that October 2025 is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), which is also known as bile duct cancer, considered to be the second most common primary liver cancer in the world; acknowledges that CCA has few symptoms in its early stages and that people who present with it tend to have quite vague symptoms, such as nausea and loss of appetite, which makes it difficult to diagnose and often managed too late, leading to it having among the worst survival rates of any cancer; notes with concern that, although most cases occur in people over 60, prevalence of the condition appears to be increasing across all age groups, including younger people; notes calls for a comprehensive genomic testing programme, which was approved by NHS Scotland in 2023, to be implemented; believes that this could identify over four-in-five potentially treatable gene faults in CCA patients; welcomes groups such as AMMF, the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to CCA, on providing information and support to people who need it, campaigning to raise awareness and funding research, and notes the view that more needs to be done to raise awareness of this type of cancer to improve outcomes for patients.

Further details available for S6M-19085