What's On

1. Adam Harley (S7O-00259)

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to organisations seeking to purchase woodland for community use.

Official Report available for S7O-00259

2. David Kirkwood (S7O-00260)

To ask the Scottish Government whether, given the finite amount of funding available for environmental protection, it considers that funding should be prioritised towards measures with certain outcomes or those with uncertain outcomes.

Official Report available for S7O-00260

3. Patrick Harvie (S7O-00261)

To ask the Scottish Government whether its commitment to increase the Climate Justice Fund will match the 25% increase committed for the International Development Fund

Official Report available for S7O-00261

4. Q Manivannan (S7O-00262)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the cumulative impact of hyperscale AI data centres’ energy consumption on its commitment to meet its net zero by 2045 target. 

Official Report available for S7O-00262

5. Miles Briggs (S7O-00263)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers are having with SEPA regarding the reported discharge of waste directly into the sea impacting on communities across East Lothian. 

Official Report available for S7O-00263

6. Collette Stevenson (S7O-00264)

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports businesses, including in East Kilbride, to embrace the circular economy.

7. Jamie Langan (S7O-00265)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that it has not provided support to farmers affected by the bluetongue outbreak in South Scotland region, whether it will reconsider its position and commit to looking at the central procurement of vaccine. 

Official Report available for S7O-00265

8. Tim Eagle (S7O-00266)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its Rural Support Plan.

Submitting member has a registered interest.

Official Report available for S7O-00266

9. Monica Lennon (S7O-00267)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the climate action secretary has had with the transport secretary regarding how climate action policies are supporting the development of integrated public transport and active travel networks that connect rural communities with major urban centres, including Glasgow.

Official Report available for S7O-00267

10. Max Bannerman (S7O-00268)

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether its Net Zero policies are compatible with stimulating local economic development.

Official Report available for S7O-00268

1. Gary Bouse (S7O-00269)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with local authorities regarding the Scottish Attainment Challenge funding beyond 2026-27. 

Submitting member has a registered interest.

Official Report available for S7O-00269

2. Joe Long (S7O-00270)

To ask the Scottish Government how informal exclusion from education among young learners with additional support needs is being recorded and addressed, for example, those neurodivergent young people who are unable to attend school regularly or are on part-time timetables.

Official Report available for S7O-00270

3. Mark Griffin (S7O-00271)

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding widening access policies for Scottish-funded students applying to university, what its position is on whether disability, neurodivergence and long-term health conditions should be considered.

Official Report available for S7O-00271

4. Alan Brown (S7O-00272)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of Scotland-based students gaining entry to university for the academic session 2026-27.

Official Report available for S7O-00272

5. Paul Sweeney (S7O-00273)

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to endangered and critically endangered heritage crafts.  

Official Report available for S7O-00273

6. Lloyd Melville (S7O-00274)

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Historic Environment Scotland and VisitScotland to attract visitors to historic buildings.

Official Report available for S7O-00274

7. Meghan Gallacher (S7O-00275)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what measures it will introduce as part of the Programme for Government to improve additional support needs provision in schools.

Official Report available for S7O-00275

8. Katy Clark (S7O-00276)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Audit Scotland’s report, Scotland’s colleges 2026.

Official Report available for S7O-00276

9. Steven Bonnar (S7O-00277)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that the new national approach to additional support for learning delivers more consistent support for children and young people across Scotland, and provides schools and families with greater clarity about what support is available.

Official Report available for S7O-00277

10. Jack Middleton (S7O-00278)

To ask the Scottish Government how the Programme for Government aims to benefit cultural organisations in Aberdeen city centre.

Official Report available for S7O-00278

1. Gillian Martin (S7M-01283)

Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate

That the Parliament recognises Scotland's increasing risk of flooding as a result of climate change and the significant impacts flooding can have on communities, businesses and the environment; further recognises the need to continue to adapt to these changes at pace; welcomes the commitments in the Programme for Government to additional investment in flood resilience and coastal adaptation and the progress being made through partnership working among local authorities, the third sector, communities and wider partners to improve flood resilience; acknowledges the broad range of actions and continued public investment in flood protection schemes, nature-based solutions and community preparedness; recognises the need to support those most vulnerable to flooding with adaptation and recovery, and agrees that building a flood resilient Scotland is essential to protecting people, homes and livelihoods.

Further details available for S7M-01283

2. Donald MacKinnon (S7M-01283.2)

Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate

As an amendment to motion S7M-01283 in the name of Gillian Martin (Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate), leave out from “acknowledges” to "preparedness" and insert “calls on the Scottish Government to increase and guarantee funding for the remaining incomplete flood protection schemes from Cycle 1 and to ensure that future funding cycles are adequately resourced and provide flexibility to accommodate increased costs; believes that further Scottish Government support is required for nature-based solutions and community preparedness".

Further details available for S7M-01283.2

3. Jamie Langan (S7M-01283.4)

Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate

As an amendment to motion S7M-01283 in the name of Gillian Martin (Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate), leave out from "as” to end and insert "and that its contribution to global emissions is negligible; believes that this Parliament cannot control global weather patterns and that flooding risks will persist regardless of future emissions reductions; further believes that government policy must therefore place a greater emphasis on Scotland’s ability to adapt, prepare for and recover from flooding and on protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure from its effects."

Further details available for S7M-01283.4

4. Mark Ruskell (S7M-01283.5)

Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate

As an amendment to motion S7M-01283 in the name of Gillian Martin (Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate), insert at end "; recognises the range of actions that communities across Scotland are taking to reduce their flood risk; is concerned that small communities can miss out on funding opportunities under the current model; believes that communities must have an active role in developing flood management plans; further believes that such plans must be developed on a catchment-wide scale, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with landowners to take forward nature-based solutions to flooding through public land management and agriculture support schemes."

Further details available for S7M-01283.5

5. Finlay Carson (S7M-01283.3)

Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate

As an amendment to motion S7M-01283 in the name of Gillian Martin (Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate), leave out from "Scotland's" to end and insert "that Scotland is facing an increasing risk of flooding; further recognises that flooding is becoming more frequent, more intense, more damaging and more costly due to changes in the climate; highlights that the impact of flooding is felt throughout Scotland, including in urban, rural and coastal communities; further highlights that it affects homes, businesses and livelihoods across Scotland; appreciates the funding announcement made in the 2026-31 Programme for Government but questions whether further support is needed; calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the public is aware of the risks and mitigation efforts related to flooding; urges the Scottish Government to ensure that national strategies are in place to target flood prevention and support when flooding does happen, and also urges local authorities to consult widely and transparently on proposed flood defence plans and to take full account of local views, and asks all involved to make sure that efforts to prevent, mitigate and tackle flooding are directed at all parts of Scotland facing a substantial and rising threat."

Further details available for S7M-01283.3

6. Willie Rennie (S7M-01283.1)

Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate

As an amendment to motion S7M-01283 in the name of Gillian Martin (Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate), insert at end "; believes, however, that the mix of financial support can be complex and fails to recognise the economic value of land; further believes that the SEPA permissions process can be demanding, confusing and a barrier to action, and calls for the value of grants to reflect the economic value of land and for the appointment of catchment coordinators to work with communities and land owners to develop a plan of action."

Further details available for S7M-01283.1

1. Jamie Hepburn (S7M-01295)

Business Programme

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 29 September 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by General Questions

followed by First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members)

followed by Scottish Government Debate: Empowering Communities and Strengthening Local Democracy

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 30 September 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing; Economy, Tourism and Transport

followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 1 October 2026

1.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

1.30 pm General Questions

2.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders)

followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Priorities for the UK Budget

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Tuesday 6 October 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by General Questions

followed by First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members)

followed by Scottish Government Business

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 7 October 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Finance and Local Government, Parliamentary Business and Veterans; Public Service Reform, Europe, External Affairs and Energy

followed by Scottish Government Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 8 October 2026

1.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

1.30 pm General Questions

2.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders)

followed by Scottish Government Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Further details available for S7M-01295

1. Jamie Hepburn (S7M-01296)

Approval of SSI

That the Parliament agrees that the Visitor Levy (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.

Further details available for S7M-01296

2. Jamie Hepburn (S7M-01297)

Membership of the Committee of the Regions UK Contact Group

That the Parliament agrees to nominate Pauline Stafford as a full member and David Green as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions UK Contact Group.

Further details available for S7M-01297

1. Jackie Baillie (S7M-01166)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

That the Parliament recognises that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; understands that around 320 children and young people in Scotland are diagnosed with cancer each year, and that cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for that age group; further understands that children and young people with cancer have unique needs and experiences compared with older adults, including in relation to diagnosis, treatment, mental health, research, and the financial impact of cancer for them and their families; notes that the current strategy, Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care: The Cancer Strategy for Children and Young People in Scotland 2021-2026 reaches the end of its lifecycle in 2026; notes what it sees as the significant financial impact that cancer has on children and young people and their families, including the cost of travelling to treatment, with research from Young Lives vs Cancer showing costs averaging £700 every month, of which £250 is spent on travelling to treatment, and that one in 10 report missing or delaying treatment because of travel costs; commends the work of Young Lives vs Cancer and other third sector organisations supporting young cancer patients across Scotland, and notes the belief that Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity for the Parliament to reflect on the unique, practical, emotional and financial impact of cancer on children and young people in Scotland and their families.

Further details available for S7M-01166