Welcome to the Scottish Parliament

Deposit Return Scheme welcomed

The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee have welcomed the Scottish Government's deposit return scheme in its recent report, stating that they believe the scheme will have a real and lasting impact on tackling climate change.

The report calls for the Government to ensure that the proper infrastructure is put in place to ensure that the scheme is accessible to all.

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Urgent resetting of arts policy needed

The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee have launched report today into the future of arts policy and funding in Scotland.

The Committee has called on the Scottish Government to give serious consideration to support the forthcoming culture strategy with funding above 1% of the overall Scottish Government budget.  

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Tuesday's business in the Chamber

Tuesday's business in the Chamber begins at 2pm and includes:

• A Ministerial Statement on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Oversight Board Update
• A Scottish Government Debate on reaffirming Scotland's support for Human Rights Defenders   

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Tuesday's Topical Questions

Tuesday's Topical Questions include:

• Daniel Johnson MSP - Royal Hopsital for Sick Children
• Patrick Harvie MSP - Spending practices at the SQA

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