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Committee reports Date published: 21 November 2025

Pre-Budget scrutiny 2026-27: funding for culture - Creative Scotland's Multi-Year Funding Programme

Over half of these organisations received multi-year commitments for the first time, with existing regularly funded organisations seeing an average funding increase of 34% in 2025-26, rising to an average 54% from 2026-27.

Committee reports Date published: 19 June 2025

Report on the Scottish Budget process in practice

The Committee shares this view and in our latest report on the Scottish Budget 2025-26 we stated— “One area where the Committee has repeatedly expressed concerns is the extended delays in publishing key strategic financial documents.

Committee reports Date published: 11 July 2022

Report on inquiry into energy price rises - Causes of high energy prices

Witnesses correctly predictediNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 26 April 2022, Col 36 and Col 40 that Ofgem would inevitably raise the price cap in autumnixBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Hansard, 24 May 2022, Q484.

Last updated: 7 March 2023

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Supported by: Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry*, Miles Briggs*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Jeremy Balfour* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S5M-11956 Alexander Stewart: The Reverend Doctor Ian Masson Fraser (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Liam Kerr*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Margaret Mitchell*, Murdo Fraser*, Tom Mason* S5M-11954 Clare Adamson: Sandra Foy from Wishaw Helps the Les Hoey DreamMaker Foundation and the Little Princess Trust (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: David Torrance*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Sandra White*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gillian Martin* S5M-11953 Clare Adamson: Wishaw Resident Raises Money for The Brain Tumour Charity by Swimming Loch Lomond (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: David Torrance*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Sandra White*, Fulton MacGregor*, Graeme Dey*, Gillian Martin* S5M-11952 Clare Adamson: Funding Boost for Motherwell (lodged on 27 ’s Windmills Café April 2018) New Support: David Torrance*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Sandra White*, Fulton MacGregor*, Graeme Dey*, Gillian Martin* S5M-11951 Angus MacDonald: Ineos Recognises the Work of Charities During the Beast from the East (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth* Tuesday 1 May 2018 21 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11950 Anas Sarwar: International Recognition for Interfaith Glasgow (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Alison Johnstone*, Monica Lennon*, Sandra White*, Neil Findlay*, Fulton MacGregor* S5M-11949 Kenneth Gibson: Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Technology (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: John Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Ivan McKee*, Sandra White*, Mark McDonald* S5M-11948 Kenneth Gibson: RBS Presses Ahead with Closures as Profits Soar (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Andy Wightman*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, John Mason*, Ivan McKee*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Pauline McNeill*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11947 Angus MacDonald: Asda Green Token Giving (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Elaine Smith*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11946 Clare Haughey: CamGlen Commemorates the Centenary: Remembering and Learning about the First World War (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11945 Clare Haughey: Congratulations to the Lanarkshire Beekeepers Association ’ (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Claudia Beamish*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Tom Mason*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11944 Maurice Corry: Veterans Health and Wellbeing (lodged on 27 April 2018) ’ New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Liam Kerr*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Margaret Mitchell*, Murdo Fraser*, Tom Mason* S5M-11943 Bill Bowman: The Courier Wins Campaign of the Year Award (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Liam Kerr*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Margaret Mitchell*, Murdo Fraser*, Tom Mason* S5M-11942 Maurice Corry: Recruit for Spouses in Partnership with Google (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Richard Lyle*, John Mason*, Liam Kerr*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Murdo Fraser*, Tom Mason* S5M-11940 Monica Lennon: Hamilton Academical Women and Girls FC (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Richard Lyle* S5M-11938 Peter Chapman: Ellon Swimarathon Fundraiser (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Liam Kerr*, Tom Mason* Tuesday 1 May 2018 22 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11937 Iain Gray: East Lothian Courier (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Pauline McNeill*, Fulton MacGregor* S5M-11936 Ben Macpherson: Hibs Youth (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Ash Denham*, Ivan McKee*, Edward Mountain*, Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Sandra White*, Graeme Dey*, Iain Gray*, Rona Mackay*, Clare Haughey*, George Adam*, Emma Harper* S5M-11935 Johann Lamont: George Lonie (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Richard Lyle* S5M-11934 Kate Forbes: Strathspey and Badenoch Herald's Time for a Spring Clean Campaign (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Tom Mason*, Mark McDonald*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11933 Richard Lochhead: Glen Moray Award-winning Whisky (lodged on 27 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11926 Richard Lochhead: Benromach Distillery in Forres (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Tom Mason*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11925 Emma Harper: Commending Station House Cookery School on its Official Opening (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11923 Emma Harper: The Vital Work of RSABI (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11922 Jamie Halcro Johnston: North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival 2018 (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Tom Mason* S5M-11921 Richard Lochhead: Jennifer Walker, STEM Student of the Year (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Gillian Martin*, Tom Mason*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11920 Richard Lochhead: Kiara Ross, Scottish and UK Career Ready Student of the Year (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11919 Tom Arthur: Tuesday Friendship Club in Barrhead National Lottery Success (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White* Tuesday 1 May 2018 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11915 Lewis Macdonald: Bonnymuir Green Community Trust Approval for Next Stage of Buyout (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Graeme Dey*, Tom Mason* S5M-11914 Gillian Martin: Laings of Inverurie Named UK Bathroom Retailer of the Year (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11913 Gillian Martin: Alex MacKenzie Appointed Chairwoman of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11912 Sandra White: University of Strathclyde Care Experienced Support Recognised at 2018 Guardian University Awards (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11911 Liam McArthur: Young Enterprise Orkney Finals 2018 (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11910 Ross Greer: Looted Artefacts in the UK's Museums (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Fulton MacGregor* S5M-11909 Maurice Golden: Renfrewshire Sound Talking Newspaper for the Blind (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Peter Chapman*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry*, Tom Mason*, Alexander Stewart*, Graeme Dey*, Stuart McMillan*, Liz Smith*, Bill Bowman*, Ross Greer* S5M-11908 Maurice Golden: CoderDojo Coding Sessions for Young People in West Scotland (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Liz Smith*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Peter Chapman*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry*, Tom Mason*, Bill Bowman*, Ross Greer* S5M-11907 Maurice Golden: Barrhead Friendship Club for Adults with Learning Disabilities (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Liz Smith*, Peter Chapman*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry*, Tom Mason*, Bill Bowman*, Ross Greer* S5M-11906 Gillian Martin: Success for A E Brown and Son at the Scottish Craft Butcher Awards (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11904 Gillian Martin: Bert Fowlie Butcher Success at Scottish Craft Butcher Awards (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur* Tuesday 1 May 2018 24 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11900 (lodged on 26 April Gillian Martin: Diane Cooper's Marathon Effort Raises £2,700 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11898 Liam Kerr: Funding Success for Women s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, ’ Dundee and Angus (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Mason*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry* S5M-11897 Liam Kerr: Funding Success for Volunteer Centre Dundee (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Mason*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry* S5M-11895 Liam Kerr: Funding Success for Art Angel, Dundee (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Mason* S5M-11894 Liam Kerr: Funding Success for Dyce Primary School (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Mason* S5M-11890 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Candidates at 16 (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11889 Gail Ross: Tain Jogging Group (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Sandra White*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11888 Gail Ross: Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Winners (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Sandra White*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11887 Gail Ross: Asda Green Token Funding for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Organisations (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Sandra White*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11886 Gail Ross: Big Lottery Funding for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Organisations (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Sandra White*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11883 Colin Beattie: Rosewell Development Trust (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11882 Tom Arthur: Lochwinnoch Arts Festival (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11881 Sandra White: WASPI Campaign (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* Tuesday 1 May 2018 25 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11880 Richard Lochhead: Congratulates Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere on Completion of Project (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11874 Tom Arthur: The Harvey Family Support Calum s Cabin (lodged on 25 April 2018) ’ New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11868 Richard Lochhead: Congratulations to the SCDI on the Launch of the Rural Commission (lodged on 25 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11861 Mary Fee: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 (lodged on 26 April 2018) New Support: Monica Lennon* S5M-11854 Maurice Corry: St Michael s and All Angels Scottish Episcopal Church (lodged ’ on 25 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11853 Gillian Martin: Nine-year-old Rebecca Morris Raises Money for Team Jak (lodged on 25 April 2018) New Support: Mark McDonald*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11851 Bill Kidd: Renee Ross and Ignite (lodged on 25 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11849 David Stewart: The Impact of Leaving EURATOM (lodged on 25 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11848 Stuart McMillan: Fixed-odds Betting Terminals (lodged on 25 April 2018) New Support: Monica Lennon*, Pauline McNeill*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11845 Gordon Lindhurst: Salvation Army in Gorgie Aid Mission to India (lodged on 25 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11840 James Dornan: Carnwadric WIN Project Obtains Big Lottery Funding (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11833 Maurice Corry: Fundraising Progress for the Maid of the Loch (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11832 Maurice Corry: Fundraiser for SiMBA and SAMH (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* Tuesday 1 May 2018 26 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11831 Maurice Corry: Helensburgh Scouts Receive Funds for Campsite (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11830 Maurice Corry: New Mental Health Hub in Helensburgh, Jean's Bothy (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11827 Andy Wightman: Towards Land Ownership Transparency in Scotland (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Pauline McNeill* S5M-11825 Bruce Crawford: Gigabit City Investment in Stirling (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11820 Gordon MacDonald: Commonwealth Success for Heriot-Watt Students, David Cumberlidge and Seonaid McIntosh (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11819 Stuart McMillan: Record Numbers at Foodbanks in Scotland (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11818 David Torrance: Derek Rae, Kirkcaldy Para Athletics Marathon Runner (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11817 David Torrance: Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11816 Christine Grahame: The Magnificent Seven (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11815 Maurice Golden: Asda Foundation Support for Community Projects in West Scotland (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11811 Kenneth Gibson: Diminishing Choice When Paying for Essential Services (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur*, Pauline McNeill* S5M-11810 Maurice Corry: Deaf Awareness Week (lodged on 24 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur*, Pauline McNeill* S5M-11807 James Dornan: Cassiltoun s Money Advice Team Goes Digital (lodged on 24 April ’ 2018) Tuesday 1 May 2018 27 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11806 Stewart Stevenson: Carbon Capture in Iceland (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11805 James Dornan: Congratulations to Cassiltoun Housing Association (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11803 George Adam: MS Awareness Week, 23 to 29 April 2018 (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Margaret Mitchell*, Neil Bibby*, Tom Arthur* S5M-11801 Tavish Scott: Scalloway Hotel, 2018 Fine Dining Hotel of the Year (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11799 Sandra White: STEM in Scottish Colleges (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11794 Liam McArthur: Orkney Dragons Set BT Women's North League Ablaze (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11791 Christina McKelvie: 60th Anniversary of Grapple Y, Multi-megaton Thermonuclear Weapon Test (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11785 Ross Greer: 75th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur*, Pauline McNeill* S5M-11784 John Finnie: The P&J, UK Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11783 Gil Paterson: Welcoming Streetbikes to West Dumbartonshire (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11782 Gail Ross: Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust (lodged on 23 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11778 Gil Paterson: Lara Watt Gains Taekwondo Black Belt at Age Nine (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* Tuesday 1 May 2018 28 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11777 Gordon MacDonald: Former Dean Park Primary Pupils Success at Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11776 Gil Paterson: Congratulations to Bearsden Choir on its 50th Annivesary (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11772 Maurice Corry: St Ninian s Kirkintilloch, Scotland's Best Inspection Result ’ (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11771 Maurice Corry: Lomond and Clyde Disability Hub Receives Funds for Sporting Opportunities (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11770 Maurice Corry: Arts and Crafts Pop-up Opens in Alexandria (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11767 Colin Beattie: Midlothian Chef, Ashok Ram, Named the Country s Best (lodged ’ on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11765 Sandra White: Celebrating the Legacy of Joseph Lister (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11764 Gil Paterson: Clydebank Apprentices Refurbish Edinbarnet Primary School Playground (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11759 Gil Paterson: Clydebank Library's Spring Quest Programme (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11755 Stuart McMillan: Haggeye's Success at the Youthlink Scotland Awards (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11752 Willie Coffey: Newmilns Motors Wins Best Good Garage Award (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11750 Jenny Gilruth: Glenrothes Strollers Host First Disability Event (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* Tuesday 1 May 2018 29 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11748 Jenny Gilruth: Kennoway Soccer Sevens Fundraising Efforts (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11745 David Torrance: Scottish University Karate Championships 2018 (lodged on 20 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11737 Joan McAlpine: Appropriate Housing for People with Learning Disabilities (lodged on 19 April 2018) New Support: Pauline McNeill* S5M-11731 James Dornan: Congratulations to Bliss Scotland on its Neonatal Expense Fund (lodged on 19 April 2018) New Support: Pauline McNeill* S5M-11723 Tom Arthur: It's Okay Not to Be Okay (lodged on 19 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby*, Pauline McNeill* S5M-11717 Neil Findlay: Lynn Henderson (lodged on 19 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11716 Ivan McKee: Firefighters' Memorial Day, 4 May 2018 (lodged on 19 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11708 Maurice Golden: Tesco Distributes Free Food to East Renfrewshire Charities (lodged on 18 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11697 Bill Kidd: Takoma Park is Nuclear-free (lodged on 18 April 2018) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-11696 Clare Haughey: Unison NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and CVS Branch Wins STUC Award (lodged on 18 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11672 Annie Wells: Parkhead Housing Association Receives Grant Funding (lodged on 17 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11626 Jackie Baillie: Asda Funds Dumbarton Projects (lodged on 16 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11606 Iain Gray: Achievement of Bowler, Alex Marshall (lodged on 13 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* Tuesday 1 May 2018 30 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-11600 Maurice Golden: Funding Success for Childcare First Limited (lodged on 12 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* S5M-11539 Mark Ruskell: Civil Contingency in Nuclear Weapon Transport (lodged on 09 April 2018) New Support: Neil Findlay* S5M-11504 Mary Fee: West of Scotland Schools Shine in Scottish Education Awards Nominations (lodged on 05 April 2018) New Support: Neil Bibby* Tuesday 1 May 2018 31 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 01 May 2018 1.

Committee reports Date published: 29 April 2024

Stage 1 report on the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill - Scottish Government consultation

A public consultation on proposals for the SAT was held from 26 September to 5 December 2022 and received 24 responses3Scottish Government. (2022).

Committee reports Date published: 13 March 2026

Annual report of the Criminal Justice Committee 2025-26

Brian Whittle MSP replaced Stephen Kerr MSP as a substitute member on 26 June 2025. Meetings and visits The Committee held 32 meetings over this period.

Last updated: 2 May 2023

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Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Jeremy Balfour*, Paul Sweeney* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S6M-08742 Tess White: Adult Human Female Viewing Cancelled Due to Protest (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Craig Hoy* S6M-08721 Rona Mackay: Supporting Foster Carers in the Workplace with Fostering Friendly Employers Scheme (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor* Alasdair Allan: 1990 RAF Shackleton Crash (lodged on 27 April 2023) S6M-08706 New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Murdo Fraser*, Emma Harper*, Audrey Nicoll*, Annabelle Ewing*, Paul Sweeney*, Clare Haughey*, Miles Briggs*, Donald Cameron*, Edward Mountain*, Tess White*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd* Evelyn Tweed: Stirling Albion Promotion to Cinch League One (lodged on 27 S6M-08684 April 2023) New Support: Murdo Fraser*, Annabelle Ewing*, Paul Sweeney*, Clare Haughey*, Audrey Nicoll*, Miles Briggs*, Rona Mackay*, Gillian Mackay*, Tess White*, Stephanie Callaghan*, David Torrance*, Jeremy Balfour*, Stuart McMillan*, Emma Harper*, Bill Kidd* Tess White: National Theatre of Scotland and Angus-based Young People's S6M-08682 Trust Joint Project (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Liam Kerr*, Paul Sweeney*, Craig Hoy* S6M-08681 Tess White: Aberdeen-based Professor Commissioned to Compose New Music for the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Craig Hoy* S6M-08679 Pam Gosal: Open University Launches Skills for Business Roadshow (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Craig Hoy* S6M-08678 Murdo Fraser: Perthshire Guesthouse Ranked Best in the UK (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Craig Hoy* S6M-08677 John Swinney: Congratulating Ivybank Lodge in Blairgowrie (lodged on 27 April 2023) Tuesday 2 May 2023 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: Paul Sweeney* S6M-08675 Ben Macpherson: Pulse of the Place Perform at 25th New York City Tartan Day Parade (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Audrey Nicoll*, Annabelle Ewing*, Paul Sweeney*, Donald Cameron*, Edward Mountain*, Emma Harper*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd* S6M-08674 Monica Lennon: Lanarkshire Samaritans at 50: Celebrating 50 Years of Listening in Lanarkshire (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-08673 Michelle Thomson: Grangemouth High Pupils Participate in Youth Philanthropy Initiative to Benefit Community (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-08672 Douglas Lumsden: Aberdeen Airport Charity Fundraising (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-08670 Maggie Chapman: Finding Housing, Making Home: Romanian Migrants in Post- Brexit/Post-Covid UK (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-08669 Maggie Chapman: International Workers' Memorial Day 2023 (lodged on 26 April 2023) New Support: John Swinney*, Mark Griffin* S6M-08662 Jackie Baillie: Skylark IX Recovery Project in Dumbarton Unveils Tapestry Portraying the Legacy of the Dunkirk Little Ship (lodged on 27 April 2023) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Bill Kidd* S6M-08661 Jackie Baillie: Dumbarton’s Braehead Primary School Receives National Award for Innovative, Cross-generational Work (lodged on 26 April 2023) New Support: Bill Kidd* S6M-08655 Gordon MacDonald: Bridge 8 Hub Celebrates 10th Anniversary (lodged on 25 April 2023) New Support: Ash Regan* S6M-08651 Beatrice Wishart: Highly Protected Marine Areas (lodged on 24 April 2023) New Support: Fergus Ewing*, Kate Forbes* S6M-08649 Evelyn Tweed: Callander and District Horticultural Society's 150th Anniversary (lodged on 26 April 2023) New Support: Murdo Fraser*, Jeremy Balfour*, Annabelle Ewing*, Clare Haughey*, Audrey Nicoll*, Miles Briggs*, Stephanie Callaghan*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Christine Grahame* Tuesday 2 May 2023 22 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-08598 Bob Doris: Maryhill is Wonderful (lodged on 25 April 2023) New Support: John Swinney* S6M-08590 Rhoda Grant: The Clearances Again (lodged on 19 April 2023) New Support: Foysol Choudhury* S6M-08563 David Torrance: Miniature Railway Set to Return to Kirkcaldy’s Beveridge Park (lodged on 18 April 2023) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S6M-08560 David Torrance: Kinghorn Rabbit Rescue Centre Saves over 100 Abandoned Rabbits after Lockdown (lodged on 18 April 2023) New Support: Foysol Choudhury* S6M-08536 Fergus Ewing: BBC’s Scotland’s Greatest Escape (lodged on 14 April 2023) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S6M-08525 Donald Cameron: Celebrating Oban Lifeboat Crew’s Century of Service (lodged on 14 April 2023) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S6M-08515 Jackie Dunbar: Aberdeen Student Recognised by Royal Humane Society (lodged on 12 April 2023) New Support: Foysol Choudhury* S6M-08481 Clare Adamson: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month (lodged on 18 April 2023) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S6M-08336 Katy Clark: UK Parliament's BEIS Committee Report into Royal Mail (lodged on 13 April 2023) New Support: Foysol Choudhury* *S6M-08221 Finlay Carson: Hugh Nibloe Helps Scotland Win Bronze at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2023 (lodged on 28 April 2023) New Support: Stephanie Callaghan*, Fulton MacGregor*, Emma Harper*, Paul Sweeney* Tuesday 2 May 2023 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Written Questions Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".

SPICe briefings Date published: 19 December 2022

Budget 2023-24 - Labour market and earnings

Labour market and earnings The SFC forecasts that the unemployment rate in Scotland will start to increase from Q4 2022. The latest labour market data from the Scottish Government1Scottish Government. (2022, December 13).

SPICe briefings Date published: 27 June 2022

Judicial Review - Access to environmental justice and an environmental court

– The Need for an Environmental Court; E-Law The Journal of the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association, January/February 2018 (pages 26 to 30). Retrieved from <a href="https://www.westwateradvocates.com/wednesbury-protect-environment-need-environmental-court/" target="_blank">https://www.westwateradvocates.com/wednesbury-protect-environment-need-environmental-court/</a> In October 2021, Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) was the latest in this policy field to set out its thoughts on the subject of a specialist environmental court in a report.1Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland. (2021, October).

SPICe briefings Date published: 6 August 2021

Devolved benefits for carers - Caseload and underlying entitlement

The chart below shows how caseload is forecast to increase from 82,000 people in 2019-20 to 102,000 in 2025-26. Figure 1: Carer's Allowance forecast caseload (000s)Scottish Fiscal CommissionScottish Fiscal Commission. (2021, January 28).

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