What's On

1. Donald MacKinnon (S7O-00309)

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that housing policy supports population retention and growth in the Western Isles, in light of concerns reportedly raised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar regarding barriers to housing delivery.

Official Report available for S7O-00309

2. David Barratt (S7O-00310)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of its support for local authority acquisition and buy-back schemes in reducing homelessness and the use of temporary accommodation.

Submitting member has a registered interest.

Official Report available for S7O-00310

3. Paul McLennan (S7O-00311)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest annual homelessness statistics.

Official Report available for S7O-00311

4. Liam Kerr (S7O-00312)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the latest homelessness statistics showing that 19,004 households are in temporary accommodation, the highest recorded figure, whether it considers that it has met its 2023 commitment to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation by 2026.

Official Report available for S7O-00312

5. James Adams (S7O-00313)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to its annual homelessness statistics, which show that homelessness is at its highest recorded level in many parts of the country.

Official Report available for S7O-00313

6. Amanda Lindsay (S7O-00314)

To ask the Scottish Government what immediate steps it will take to reduce waiting times for home adaptations to ensure that disabled people are allocated properties that meet their individual needs.

Official Report available for S7O-00314

7. Julie MacDougall (S7O-00315)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to meet the housing needs of veterans who are either at risk of becoming or have already become homeless.

Official Report available for S7O-00315

8. Collette Stevenson (S7O-00316)

To ask the Scottish Government how its proposed approach to addressing poverty, No Wrong Door, will ensure that families experiencing financial hardship receive joined-up support at the earliest opportunity.

Official Report available for S7O-00316

9. Jenny Young (S7O-00317)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the uptake of the First Homes Fund since its introduction.

Official Report available for S7O-00317

10. Dawn Black (S7O-00318)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce barriers and to support housing providers to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes across Scotland.

Official Report available for S7O-00318

1. Amanda Bland (S7O-00319)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the limited evening and Sunday bus provision in some parts of Central Scotland and Lothians West, whether it will commit to working with local authorities and bus operators to ensure that communities currently without adequate services have access to reliable and affordable public transport throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.

Official Report available for S7O-00319

2. Heather Anderson (S7O-00320)

To ask the Scottish Government how it is planning to support the proposed Eden Project development in Dundee through to delivery.

Official Report available for S7O-00320

3. Graham Simpson (S7O-00321)

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the bus and haulage sector to decarbonise.

Official Report available for S7O-00321

4. Duncan Massey (S7O-00322)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns from groups representing retail, farming and food manufacturing bodies calling for its proposed statutory food price cap policy to be withdrawn.

Official Report available for S7O-00322

5. Tim Eagle (S7O-00323)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of its plans, including preparation of the Business Case and a timetable, to dual the A96.

Official Report available for S7O-00323

6. Zen Ghani (S7O-00324)

To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to support large commercial retailers, such as Silverburn Shopping Centre in the Cathcart and Pollok constituency, which contribute £414 million in economic activity annually and support 8,713 jobs.

Official Report available for S7O-00324

7. Paul Sweeney (S7O-00325)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that CMAL will no longer publish the names or locations of shipyards bidding for the MV Lord of The Isles replacement contract or any future vessel tenders.

Official Report available for S7O-00325

8. Gary Bouse (S7O-00326)

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to boost the decarbonisation of bus networks while supporting domestic bus manufacturing.

Official Report available for S7O-00326

9. Q Manivannan (S7O-00327)

[Not Lodged]

10. Duncan Dunlop (S7O-00328)

To ask the Scottish Government what commitment it will give to extending the Borders Railway beyond Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle.

Official Report available for S7O-00328

1. Liam Kerr (S7M-01376)

Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank

That the Parliament believes that consent should be granted for the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil and gas field, recognising the significant economic benefits that this would bring. 

Further details available for S7M-01376

2. Stephen Gethins (S7M-01376.5)

Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank

As an amendment to motion S7M-01376 in the name of Liam Kerr (Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank), leave out from “believes” to end and insert “recognises that the UK Government will be making quasi-judicial decisions in relation to Jackdaw and Rosebank, and in doing so, will have to make assessments, in line with the updated statutory guidance issued following recent court cases, of the full climate impact of those proposals, while also taking due account of energy security considerations; believes that all applications must be fully assessed on a case by case basis within the appropriate legal framework; supports efforts to deliver a just transition and to take climate action to support the utilisation of clean energy to benefit the creation of jobs in the north east and protect the environment, and calls for the creation of a Future Generations Fund from all further income from oil and gas resources taken by the UK Treasury, dedicated to help grow Scotland’s renewables industry, support the communities who have generated hundreds of billions of pounds in taxation for the UK Government, and strengthen the supply chain to ensure ongoing investment and job creation in Scotland.”  

Further details available for S7M-01376.5

3. Duncan Massey (S7M-01376.2)

Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank

As an amendment to S7M-01376 in the name of Liam Kerr (Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank), insert at end ", and agrees that, for the long-term success of the industry, exploration drilling and licences should be resumed."  

Further details available for S7M-01376.2

4. Daniel Johnson (S7M-01376.3)

Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank

As an amendment to S7M-01376 in the name of Liam Kerr (Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank), leave out after second "that" to end and insert "oil and gas production will remain part of Scotland's energy mix for decades to come and is vital to energy security and the economic security of working families and communities; notes that decisions on whether to grant consent for the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments will be taken at ministerial level by the UK Energy Secretary through a quasi-judicial process, with final consenting decisions resting with the North Sea Transition Authority; recognises the need for a wider programme of reindustrialisation, supporting jobs, domestic supply chains and investment in communities across Scotland, and believes that the transition to a lower-carbon economy must be a just transition that protects workers and communities while creating new industrial opportunities in the energy industries of the future."

Further details available for S7M-01376.3

5. Kristopher Leask (S7M-01376.1)

Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank

As an amendment to motion S7M-01376 in the name of Liam Kerr (Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank), leave out from "believes" to end, and insert "agrees that consent should not be granted for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields; believes that the exploitation of these fields would neither deliver secure energy jobs for oil and gas workers nor cheaper energy for consumers, but would instead facilitate profiteering by corporate executives and shareholders; highlights polling published earlier in 2026 indicating that almost two thirds of people in Scotland oppose new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea whilst 90% care about climate change; urges both the UK and Scottish governments to support renewable energy, particularly community- or publicly-owned projects, as the only pathway to provide economic security for workers and energy security for the nation, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the Just Transition Fund delivers genuine economic transformation and resilience for workers and communities."

Further details available for S7M-01376.1

6. Sanne Dijkstra-Downie (S7M-01376.4)

Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank

As an amendment to motion S7M-01376 in the name of Liam Kerr (Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank), leave out from “believes” to end and insert “notes that the UK Government is due to make a determination on the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil and gas field; recognises that, in an ever-changing geopolitical climate, there is a real need to consider Scotland's energy security; believes that, in the case of the Jackdaw development, there could be arguments in favour of consent, including lower carbon intensity, improving UK energy security and economic benefits for those communities directly linked to the oil and gas sector that risk being left behind without a strong just transition; further believes, however, that any decision on consent should not delay the transition away from fossil fuels nor the work required to reduce demand for oil and gas; believes that there is a strong need for a greater electrification of heating, transport and industry, an improvement in energy efficiency in homes and an expansion of renewable energy in order to meet net zero objectives, and calls on both the Scottish and UK governments to work together to reduce emissions, drive down demand on fossil fuels and deliver a just transition."

Further details available for S7M-01376.4

1. Craig Hoy (S7M-01377)

Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises

That the Parliament notes with concern the Scottish Government’s projected £4.77 billion funding gap by 2029-30; warns that, on the current trajectory, Scots risk facing further income tax rises to balance the budget, and calls on the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment not to introduce new income tax bands or increase income tax rates.

Further details available for S7M-01377

2. Jenny Gilruth (S7M-01377.4)

Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises

As an amendment to motion S7M-01377 in the name of Craig Hoy (Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises), leave out from “notes” to end and insert "recognises that Scotland’s income tax system is the fairest and the most progressive in the UK; notes that the majority of income taxpayers in Scotland continue to pay less tax than in the rest of the UK; recognises that, in a time of economic volatility, Scotland’s income tax policy should be founded, as far as possible, on stability and certainty, and understands the Scottish Government has previously stated that it has no plans to increase the number of bands or their rates over the lifetime of this Parliament."

Further details available for S7M-01377.4

3. Kim Schmulian (S7M-01377.1)

Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises

As an amendment to motion S7M-01377 in the name of Craig Hoy (Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises), leave out from "reaffirm" to end, and insert "introduce a new 0% rate of income tax to increase the amount that taxpayers in Scotland can earn before having to pay income tax."

Further details available for S7M-01377.1

4. Joe Fagan (S7M-01377.3)

Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises

As an amendment to motion S7M-01377 in the name of Craig Hoy (Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises), insert at end “; believes that addressing the pressures on Scotland’s public finances requires reform of the wider devolved tax system, including council tax and non-domestic rates; notes that the Parliament has previously supported the immediate convening of cross-party talks on council tax reform, and calls on the Scottish Government to respect the will of the Parliament and convene those talks without further delay."

Submitting member has a registered interest.

Further details available for S7M-01377.3

5. Ross Greer (S7M-01377.5)

Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises

As an amendment to motion S7M-01377 in the name of Craig Hoy (Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises), leave out from "with concern" to end and insert "that the top 2% of households in Scotland hold more wealth than half of the population combined; believes that, having already made substantial progress in delivering a fairer income tax system in Scotland, there is now a need to shift the balance of taxation from work to wealth in order to promote economic prosperity and fairly fund public services; calls on the UK Government to devolve the fiscal powers necessary to develop a robust wealth tax system; further calls on the Scottish Government to improve the taxation of wealth through existing devolved powers, in light of the conclusion in its own literature review of wealth taxation in Scotland that 'reform of existing taxes on wealth may offer a more practical route to improving the taxation of wealth in Scotland' than a Scotland-wide wealth tax."

Further details available for S7M-01377.5

1. Jamie Hepburn (S7M-01390)

Business Programme

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of 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 Ministerial Statement: Improving Outcomes for Neurodivergent People, Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities

followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe

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 Debate: Supporting Scotland's Fishing Industry

followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Debate: Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund

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 Ministerial Statement: Planning for Winter and Improving Hospital Flow

followed by Scottish Government Debate: Strengthening Scotland’s Cyber Resilience

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Tuesday 27 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 28 October 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice; Health and Care

followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 29 October 2026

1.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

1.30 pm General Questions

2.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders)

followed by Committee Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 6 October 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 S7M-01390

2. Max Bannerman (S7M-01390.1)

Business Programme

As an amendment to motion S7M-01390 in the name of Jamie Hepburn (Business Programme), leave out—

"followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Prosperity and Future in Europe"

and insert—

"followed by Scottish Government Debate: Addressing Scotland's Drug Deaths"

Further details available for S7M-01390.1

1. Jamie Hepburn (S7M-01391)

Substitution on Committees

That the Parliament agrees that—

Tim Eagle be appointed to replace James Adams as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party substitute on the Rural Affairs Committee; and

James Adams be appointed to replace Tim Eagle as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party substitute on the Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee.

Further details available for S7M-01391

1. Ariane Burgess (S7M-00976)

Building Scotland's Resilience to Wildfires and Other Climate Shocks

That the Parliament notes with concern reports regarding the growing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate breakdown, including wildfires, droughts, and flooding across Scotland; shares its concern for communities across Scotland that have already faced wildfires this year, including in the Highlands and Islands; commends emergency services, conservation bodies, including rewilding organisations, community groups, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers and others for coming together to tackle the devastating wildfire in the Cairngorms; notes the belief that there is an urgent need to shift focus from emergency response alone toward long-term landscape-scale prevention and climate resilience; recognises the role that healthy, restored ecosystems, such as rewetted peatlands, restored wetlands and mosaic habitats created by the action of native animals, have alongside human interventions in building resilient landscapes; notes the calls for the UK Government to create a dedicated Climate Shock Fund to cover the costs of preparing for and preventing climate shocks, and further notes the calls for the Scottish Government to convene a Scottish landscape resilience summit to ensure that a cross-sector, multi-stakeholder approach is taken to share knowledge and best practice across Scotland.

Further details available for S7M-00976