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Official Report Meeting date: 18 February 2025

Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2025

Can the First Minister say any more about the Scottish Government’s latest engagement, specifically with regard to trade unions?

Official Report Meeting date: 1 April 2025

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee 01 April 2025

That concludes our business in public, so we now move into private session. 11:26 Meeting continued in private until 12:33.

Official Report Meeting date: 6 March 2025

Meeting of the Parliament 06 March 2025

Despite the unprecedented challenges to public finances in 2025-26, we will increase the police capital budget to £75 million—an increase of more than £10 million.

Official Report Meeting date: 8 January 2025

Meeting of the Parliament 08 January 2025

We have demonstrated our commitment to the culture sector through an increase of more than £34 million in funding for 2025-26 and by introducing new tax relief for hospitality premises, which will benefit smaller music venues.

Official Report Meeting date: 4 October 2023

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 04 October 2023

That concludes our consideration of petitions today, and we will meet again to consider fresh petitions on Wednesday 25 October. 12:26 Meeting continued in private until 12:31.

Official Report Meeting date: 19 January 2022

Meeting of the Parliament 19 January 2022

As I said, more than £53.3 million of resource planning assumptions have been allocated to Stirling Council’s affordable housing supply programme for five years up to 2025-26, and we are providing up to £30 million in the current session of Parliament for the demand-led rural and islands housing fund.

Last updated: 7 March 2023

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Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Richard Lyle*, Emma Harper*, Bill Kidd*, Clare Haughey*, David Torrance* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S5M-04435 Gillian Martin: Jenna Morrice, Raising Awareness of Myasthenia Gravis (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Emma Harper*, Stuart McMillan*, Fulton MacGregor*, David Torrance* S5M-04434 Pauline McNeill: One Million Zero-hour Contracts (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Anas Sarwar*, John Mason*, Andy Wightman*, Mairi Evans*, Claudia Beamish*, Mark Ruskell*, Neil Findlay*, Johann Lamont*, John Finnie* S5M-04433 Pauline McNeill: The Importance of the Scottish Space Industry (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Ash Denham*, Iain Gray*, Kenneth Gibson*, John Mason*, Anas Sarwar*, Emma Harper*, Alex Rowley*, Monica Lennon*, Mairi Evans*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04432 Stuart McMillan: Ardgowan Distillery, Inverkip (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Emma Harper* Tuesday 7 March 2017 17 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-04430 Ross Greer: Better Than Zero Fair Pay For All Workers (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Andy Wightman*, Emma Harper*, Joan McAlpine*, John Finnie* S5M-04429 Mark Ruskell: Concerns Over Label Rouge Salmon Certification (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Ross Greer*, Andy Wightman* S5M-04428 Mark Ruskell: International School Meals Day (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Andy Wightman*, John Finnie* S5M-04427 Clare Adamson: Football Legend, Tommy Gemmell (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Murdo Fraser*, Gail Ross*, Ruth Maguire* S5M-04424 Graeme Dey: Calum Bruce, Scottish Rugby's Volunteer of the Month (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine* S5M-04423 Graeme Dey: Pippa's Kitchen (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Emma Harper* S5M-04422 Brian Whittle: World Walking Initiative (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Jackson Carlaw*, Miles Briggs*, Finlay Carson*, Edward Mountain*, Maurice Corry*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Oliver Mundell*, Ross Thomson* S5M-04421 Liz Smith: Water Safety Scotland Response to the UK Drowning Prevention Strategy (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw*, Miles Briggs*, Liam Kerr*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Jeremy Balfour*, John Lamont*, Margaret Mitchell*, Alex Rowley*, Peter Chapman*, Dean Lockhart*, Maurice Corry*, Donald Cameron*, Douglas Ross*, Alison Harris*, Ross Thomson*, Oliver Mundell*, Alexander Stewart*, Murdo Fraser* S5M-04420 Lewis Macdonald: Bird Conservation International Reports Threat to Curlews and Godwits (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Emma Harper*, Claudia Beamish*, John Finnie* S5M-04419 Kenneth Gibson: The Douglas Hotel Named Independent Hotel of the Year (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04418 Christina McKelvie: South Lanarkshire Women s Aid (lodged on 02 March 2017) ’ New Support: Claudia Beamish* S5M-04417 Alexander Stewart: Alloa School Wins Sports Accolade (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw*, Ross Thomson* Tuesday 7 March 2017 18 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-04416 Colin Beattie: Millerhill Artist in Running for Prestigious Award (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Emma Harper*, Stuart McMillan* S5M-04410 Liam McArthur: Fishermen s Mission Officer Recognised for Service (lodged on ’ 02 March 2017) New Support: John Finnie* S5M-04409 Liam McArthur: Orkney Festival Wins Award (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: John Finnie* S5M-04408 Liam McArthur: Stuart McIvor Honoured with Bravery Award (lodged on 03 March 2017) New Support: Liam Kerr*, David Torrance*, John Finnie* S5M-04406 Jeremy Balfour: Supreme Court to Sit in Scotland (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw*, Finlay Carson*, Donald Cameron* R, Oliver Mundell* S5M-04405 Sandra White: Dunkirk Digital Classroom Supporting Young Refugees (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S5M-04404 Kenneth Gibson: 52 Weeks of Kindness (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Johann Lamont*, Gail Ross* S5M-04403 David Torrance: Barnardo's Scotland Fife (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton* S5M-04401 Liam McArthur: Papdale School Gives Goldfish a Flaming Viking Send-off (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*, John Finnie* S5M-04400 Douglas Ross: Technology Bringing Forres History to Life (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Maurice Corry*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw*, John Finnie*, Ross Thomson* S5M-04399 Douglas Ross: Karen Betts, New Chief Executive of the SWA (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw*, Ross Thomson* S5M-04398 Maurice Golden: West of Scotland Communities Named in Scotland's Most Desirable Places to Live (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Miles Briggs*, Maurice Corry*, Douglas Ross*, Liam Kerr*, Donald Cameron*, Jeremy Balfour*, Ross Greer*, Jamie Greene*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Alison Harris*, John Lamont*, Margaret Mitchell*, Peter Chapman*, Ross Thomson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* Tuesday 7 March 2017 19 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-04397 Alexander Stewart: Tribute to Former Dunfermline Teacher (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04396 Alexander Stewart: Sweet Success for Dunfermline Primary Pupils (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04395 Jackie Baillie: Pamela Duffy, Apprentice of the Year (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04394 Neil Bibby: Tackling Food Poverty in Renfrewshire (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Alex Rowley* S5M-04393 Alexander Stewart: Dunfermline Teenager Completes Army Training (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Donald Cameron*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04392 Alexander Stewart: Dunfermline Barbers Shortlisted for the Scotland's Best Barber Title (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Donald Cameron*, Oliver Mundell* S5M-04391 Alexander Stewart: Dunfermline Air Cadet to Train with RAF Regiment (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Donald Cameron*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04386 Liam Kerr: Jackie Noble Raises Funds for Fellow Patients (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04385 Brian Whittle: Hansel Foundation (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04384 Ross Thomson: Supporting the Sea of Opportunity Initiative (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04383 Liam Kerr: Community First Project (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson* S5M-04382 Jackson Carlaw: Eastwood, One of Scotland's Most Desirable Areas (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell* S5M-04381 Jackie Baillie: Redevelopment of Hermitage Park Underway (lodged on 02 March 2017) Tuesday 7 March 2017 20 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04380 Jackie Baillie: Entrepreneurial Spark's Success (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton* S5M-04374.1 Ross Thomson: Israeli Apartheid Week (lodged on 02 March 2017) New Support: Maurice Golden*, Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04374 John Finnie: Israeli Apartheid Week (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: Claudia Beamish* S5M-04373 Alexander Stewart: Community Grant Aids Alloa Musical Players Theatre Group (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: Oliver Mundell* S5M-04370 Alison Johnstone: Damaging New Regulations on Personal Independence Payments (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: John Finnie* S5M-04369 John Finnie: New Electricity Scheme on the Fair Isle (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-04368 John Finnie: Aquatera Wins Tidal Power Contract in Japan (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-04361 John Lamont: Congratulations to Whitriggs Farm and Other New Monitor Farms (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: Oliver Mundell* S5M-04348 Edward Mountain: Dingwall Royal British Legion Branch (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04346 Alexander Stewart: Refurbished Stroke Facilities at Perth Royal Infirmary (lodged on 01 March 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04345 Gordon Lindhurst: Edinburgh s Georgian Shadows (lodged on 01 March 2017) ’ New Support: John Scott* S5M-04325 Alison Harris: Organisations in Cumbernauld and Croy Benefit from Lottery Funding (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Oliver Mundell* S5M-04296 Monica Lennon: Reducing the Impact of Alcohol Marketing on Children in Scotland (lodged on 28 February 2017) Tuesday 7 March 2017 21 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-04295 Iain Gray: Harlawhill Day Centre Care Inspectorate Report (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-04290 Maurice Corry: £1.7 Billion Investment Programme for Scottish Military Bases (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04283 Maurice Corry: Deposit Return for Drinks Containers (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Maree Todd*, David Torrance*, Jenny Marra*, Ruth Maguire* S5M-04279 Sandra White: International Women's Day 2017 (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: John Mason* S5M-04272 Ross Thomson: University of Aberdeen Forms Global Alliance with Largest University in Western Australia (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04269 Bill Bowman: Congratulations to Arbroath Cancer Research UK Charity Shop (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04261 Jackson Carlaw: Botulinum Toxin Type A (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04254 Bill Kidd: War Memorials Trust (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-04248 Maurice Golden: WWF Earth Hour 2017 (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: John Scott* S5M-04240 Stuart McMillan: Sail Scotland s First Appearance at BOOT Holland Boat Show ’ (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Joan McAlpine* S5M-04233 Stuart McMillan: Caledonian MacBrayne Excellent New Figures (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-04197 Donald Cameron: Major Boost for Tourism in Argyll (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Peter Chapman* S5M-04123.1 Jackie Baillie: Strange Claims by Labour (lodged on 01 March 2017) Tuesday 7 March 2017 22 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Alex Rowley* S5M-03752 Bill Bowman: National HPV Vaccination Programme (lodged on 30 January 2017) New Support: Mark Ruskell* Tuesday 7 March 2017 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Oral Questions Topical Questions selected for answer on 07 March 2017 1.

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2023 summary of AE activity

SPICe hosted a seminar* on ‘Scottish Fiscal Commission: the latest economic and fiscal outlook for Scotland’.

Official Report Meeting date: 21 January 2025

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee 21 January 2025

Amendment 206 to 208 moved—Siobhian Brown—and agreed to. Section 26, as amended, agreed to. After section 26 Amendment 209 moved—Siobhian Brown—and agreed to.

Committee reports Date published: 17 April 2018

Social Security (Scotland) Bill as amended at Stage 2 - New sections 55A and 55B – Enhanced scrutiny of certain regulations

These regulations are those made under the powers in any section within Chapter 2 of Part 2 (i.e. sections 11 to 18, including new section 17A) and section 45. New section 55A supplements the procedure for making regulations under sections 11 to 18 and section 45.

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