What's On

1. Sharon Dowey (S6O-05648)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on business confidence and investment of non-domestic rates threshold having limited movement since 2020-21.

Official Report available for S6O-05648

2. Paul O'Kane (S6O-05649)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support high streets and town centres in the West Scotland region, in light of reported issues, including high vacancy rates.

Official Report available for S6O-05649

3. Murdo Fraser (S6O-05650)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to expand the availability of venture capital funding to aid business growth.

Official Report available for S6O-05650

4. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05651)

To ask the Scottish Government what further support provisions will be available to Alexander Dennis following the expiration of the current £4 million support package this month.

Official Report available for S6O-05651

5. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05652)

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses facing higher energy prices and other increased costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Official Report available for S6O-05652

6. Oliver Mundell (S6O-05653)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support Dumfries town centre.

Official Report available for S6O-05653

7. Alexander Stewart (S6O-05654)

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason, despite an increase in the number of businesses pledging to pay the real Living Wage, the percentage of people actually being paid the real Living Wage or more has been decreasing for three consecutive years. 

Official Report available for S6O-05654

8. Humza Yousaf (S6O-05655)

[Not Lodged]

1. Gillian Mackay (S6O-05656)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a licensing system for local authorities to address the growing number of vaping shops.

Official Report available for S6O-05656

2. Roz McCall (S6O-05657)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its Budget 2026-27 on the ability of local authorities, including Perth and Kinross Council, to meet rising demand for services.

Official Report available for S6O-05657

3. Sue Webber (S6O-05658)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of its local government funding settlement on the condition of roads across the Lothian region, in light of the City of Edinburgh Council, for example, facing an £86 million repair backlog.

Official Report available for S6O-05658

4. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05659)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Audit Scotland’s recent statement that local authorities will face a budget gap of nearly £1 billion by 2027, what action it is taking to provide additional support to third sector organisations that prevent and respond to rent and council tax arrears.  

Official Report available for S6O-05659

5. Carol Mochan (S6O-05660)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how its Budget 2026-27 delivers fair funding for health and social care services across the country, including in South Scotland.

Official Report available for S6O-05660

6. Michael Matheson (S6O-05661)

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support local authorities, including Falkirk Council, to deliver vital services, including those aimed at reducing child poverty.

Official Report available for S6O-05661

7. Katy Clark (S6O-05662)

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that its Budget 2026-27 adequately funds health and social care partnerships to deliver services, including social care.

Official Report available for S6O-05662

8. Neil Bibby (S6O-05663)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to council tax increases approved by local authorities across Scotland for 2026-27.

Official Report available for S6O-05663

1. Mark Ruskell (S6M-20921)

Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill

That the Parliament agrees that the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill be passed.

Further details available for S6M-20921

1. Graeme Dey (S6M-21139)

Stage 3 Timetable

That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated, those time limits being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended or otherwise not in progress:

Groups 1 to 3: 1 hour 30 minutes

Groups 4 and 5: 2 hours 20 minutes

Groups 6 to 8: 3 hours 30 minutes

Groups 9 to 11: 4 hours 30 minutes

Groups 12 to 14: 5 hours 15 minutes

Groups 15 and 16: 6 hours 20 minutes

Groups 17 to 19: 7 hours 40 minutes

Groups 20 to 23: 9 hours.

Further details available for S6M-21139

1. Graeme Dey (S6M-21125)

Revision to Business Programme

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

(a) Thursday 19 March 2026

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

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followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme Resolution

followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Party Leaders’ Expenses Scheme Resolution

(b) Tuesday 24 March 2026

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followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 10th Report, 2026 (Session 6)

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followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Motion on the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026

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6.00 pm Decision Time

and insert

6.05 pm Decision Time

(c) Wednesday 25 March 2026

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11.40 am General Questions

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11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

Further details available for S6M-21125

1. Graeme Dey (S6M-21126)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Prisoners (Early Release) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-21126

2. Graeme Dey (S6M-21127)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353) be approved.

Further details available for S6M-21127

3. Graeme Dey (S6M-21128)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/97) be approved.

Further details available for S6M-21128

4. Graeme Dey (S6M-21129)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Aggregates Tax (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-21129

5. Graeme Dey (S6M-21130)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-21130

6. Graeme Dey (S6M-21131)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S6M-21131

7. Graeme Dey (S6M-21132)

Committee Meeting Times

That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Further details available for S6M-21132

8. Graeme Dey (S6M-21133)

Committee Meeting Times

[Withdrawn]

Further details available for S6M-21133

9. Graeme Dey (S6M-21134)

Committee Meeting Times

That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Further details available for S6M-21134

10. Graeme Dey (S6M-21135)

Committee Meeting Times

That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 9.00 am and 12 noon on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Further details available for S6M-21135