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Fergus Ewing (S6O-04946)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the worst wildfires ever recorded in Scotland affected the areas around Dava, Lochindorb and Carrbridge this summer, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding potentially commissioning an independent review of wildfire management practices.

Fulton MacGregor (S6O-04947)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that people with increased genetic risk of developing cervical cancer are offered additional screening tests.

Pauline McNeill (S6O-04948)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Turner & Townsend regarding its role in auditing and monitoring the work undertaken by Amey to complete the M8 Woodside viaducts.

Tess White (S6O-04949)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has engaged with the Equality and Human Rights Commission in relation to the 19 public bodies and organisations that were found to have misrepresented the Equality Act 2010.

Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-04950)

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the extension of the current operating hours of the Glasgow Subway beyond 6.12 pm on Sundays.

Kenneth Gibson (S6O-04951)

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with ScotRail regarding an increase to the service frequency on the Largs to Glasgow Central route.

Katy Clark (S6O-04952)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make a direct award to the Ferguson Marine shipyard for the replacement of MV Lord of the Isles.

Douglas Ross (S6O-04953)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the unified statement agreed at the Community Council Convention of the Highland Council Area regarding the impact of major energy infrastructure in the region, in Beauly on 14 June 2025, what the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s response is to the statement and whether she will attend a future convention meeting to discuss it.

Russell Findlay (S6F-04293)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Anas Sarwar (S6F-04294)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Alex Cole-Hamilton (S6F-04295)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Gordon MacDonald (S6F-04313)

To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on households in Scotland of the forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation that food and drink inflation could reach 5.7% by December.

Murdo Fraser (S6F-04296)

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will support town and city centres as retail destinations.  

Maggie Chapman (S6F-04300)

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to protect renters in the private sector from homelessness.

Emma Roddick (S6M-18710)

That the Parliament notes with grave concern the reported increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Scotland, including in the Highlands and Islands, and the devastating impact these events have on the environment, economy and communities; recognises what it sees as the unique vulnerability of the Highlands and Islands due to its expansive rural landscape, peatlands and the changing climate; highlights what it sees as the significant risks posed to biodiversity, air quality and critical infrastructure; recognises what it sees as the immense pressure that is placed on emergency services, local resources and the resilience efforts that are required from everyone, from government to third sector volunteers; notes the reported role of climate change, land management practices and human activity in contributing to these events, and further notes the calls on the Scottish Government to review its wildfire prevention and response strategies, and for cross-party collaboration to develop a robust, long-term plan to mitigate the threat of wildfires, discourage irresponsible behaviours and build resilience in communities.

Further details available for S6M-18710

John Swinney (S6M-18531)

That the Parliament expresses its profound sadness at the death of George Reid; extends its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to his family and friends; appreciates the many years of public service that he gave as an MP, MSP, Presiding Officer, and Lord Lieutenant; recognises the substantial contribution that he made to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and the securing of its place in the life of the nation, and acknowledges his humanitarian work over many decades and the high regard in which he was held by colleagues across the world.

Further details available for S6M-18531

Gordon MacDonald (S6O-04954)

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in education infrastructure since 2011.

Emma Roddick (S6O-04955)

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill aims to give school pupils an independent right to opt in, but not opt out, of religious observance.

Richard Leonard (S6O-04956)

To ask the Scottish Government what interventions it has made to end the current dispute over jobs and cuts in the higher education sector.

Oliver Mundell (S6O-04957)

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that pupils attending smaller rural schools are receiving the additional support for learning that they need.

Martin Whitfield (S6O-04958)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with outdoor education centres and schools regarding the financial and staffing implications of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.

Rachael Hamilton (S6O-04959)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on the mothballing of nurseries.

Elena Whitham (S6O-04960)

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the recently published report by Humanist Society Scotland, Preaching is not Teaching, regarding concerns that pupils in non-denominational schools may feel compelled to take part in religious worship activities against their own wishes.

Submitting member has a registered interest.

Meghan Gallacher (S6O-04961)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any steps it is taking to expand the availability of training and apprenticeships in the construction sector, in light of reported industry concerns about a growing skills gap.

Ben Macpherson on behalf of the SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee (S6M-18936)

That the Parliament welcomes and notes the SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee's 1st Report, 2025 (Session 6), SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review (SP Paper 828); recognises the Committee's conclusions and recommendations, including concerns that expanding the number of SPCB supported bodies risks further fragmenting the current landscape, increasing complexity for service users, and placing additional strain on the SPCB and parliamentary committee resources, and agrees with the Committee’s recommendations that:

(a) the SPCB supported body landscape should not be expanded to include new advocacy-type SPCB supported bodies;

(b) any future proposals for new SPCB supported bodies must satisfy two-tier criteria, as set out in paragraph 150 of the report, comprising both justification and effectiveness tests, and that a parliamentary committee should be given the remit of assessing proposals against these criteria; and

(c) a parliamentary committee should be given the specific responsibility for the accountability and scrutiny of SPCB supported bodies for a fixed period as a pilot exercise in Session 7.

Further details available for S6M-18936

Martin Whitfield (S6M-18936.1)

As an amendment to motion S6M-18936 in the name of Ben Macpherson (SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee Debate: SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review), leave out from “, and agrees” to end. 

Further details available for S6M-18936.1