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S6W-26721 Tim Eagle: To ask the Scottish Government how much funding is available in (a) 2024-25 and (b) 2025-26 for its Addressing Depopulation Fund, as set out in its Action Plan to Address Depopulation.

Last updated: 16 June 2025

Scottish Parliament firsts

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Last updated: 11 June 2024

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The Scottish Government is not aware that either of the two licenced circuses in England plan to visit Scotland. Nor is the Scottish Government aware of any circuses based on mainland Europe that plan to visit Scotland.

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: 7 March 2023

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Supported by: Jackson Carlaw* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S5M-04681 Alexander Stewart: Clackmannanshire Mother Raises £1,400 for Disabled Son's Nursery (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Douglas Ross*, Adam Tomkins*, Finlay Carson*, Alison Harris*, Bill Bowman*, Bill Kidd* S5M-04680 Neil Findlay: New Partnership Centre for Whitburn (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04679 Neil Findlay: Carers of West Lothian (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Stuart McMillan*, Mark Griffin*, Anas Sarwar* S5M-04678 Neil Findlay: Awards for West Lothian Apprentices (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd* S5M-04677 Neil Findlay: Local Hero (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd* Monday 20 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-04675 Alison Johnstone: Triple World Champion, Elise Christie (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Iain Gray*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Alexander Stewart* S5M-04674 Miles Briggs: Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Douglas Ross*, Adam Tomkins*, Finlay Carson*, Alison Harris*, Bill Bowman*, Jackie Baillie*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04673 Kenneth Gibson: East Africa Crisis Appeal (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, John Mason*, David Torrance* S5M-04672 Ash Denham: The Edinburgh Playing Out Campaign (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: David Torrance* S5M-04671 Finlay Carson: Castle Douglas Charity Helps Buy New Racing Wheelchair (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Douglas Ross*, Bill Bowman*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04670 Brian Whittle: Ayrshire Food for Ayrshire Folk Secures Regeneration Grant Funding (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Douglas Ross*, Adam Tomkins*, Finlay Carson*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Bowman*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04668 (lodged on 16 March Gillian Martin: Affa Fine Artisan Event Raises £2,786.68 2017) New Support: Bill Bowman* S5M-04667 Graeme Dey: Commemorating Private Charles Melvin VC (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan* S5M-04666 Gail Ross: Praise for Lochbroom House Staff and Management (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S5M-04664 Clare Adamson: Motherwell Couple Raise Over £7,000 in Memory of their Baby Daughter (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson* S5M-04662 Alexander Stewart: Jock McInnes from Dunfermline to Tackle Mount Etna (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Brian Whittle* S5M-04659 Elaine Smith: 15th St Patrick's Day Festival in Coatbridge (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Margaret Mitchell* Monday 20 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-04658 David Torrance: Congratulating the Dysart Colliery Silver Band (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan* S5M-04657 David Torrance: Fife Flames Win Under-16 Ice Hockey League (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan* S5M-04656 Ross Thomson: Aberdeen Gin Club (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04654 Lewis Macdonald: Denis Law Nominated for the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S5M-04653 (lodged on 16 March Alexander Stewart: Fife Scouts Receive £1,000 Donation 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Brian Whittle* S5M-04652 Ross Greer: Deportation of Refugees After Five Years (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Andy Wightman*, Mark Ruskell* S5M-04651 Graeme Dey: Congratulations to Timmergreens Primary School s Young ’ Animators (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S5M-04650 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating Irvine Takeda Club (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S5M-04649 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating North Ayrshire Council s Libraries (lodged on 16 ’ March 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S5M-04648 Brian Whittle: Scouts Scotland Youth Advocacy Award (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Christine Grahame*, Finlay Carson*, Jackson Carlaw*, Jackie Baillie* S5M-04647 Miles Briggs: Leith Academy Wins National Award from The Prince s Trust ’ (lodged on 16 March 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Brian Whittle*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04645 Neil Findlay: The Mesh Shambles (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Adam Tomkins* S5M-04643 Ben Macpherson: UK Government Restrictions for 18 to 21-year-olds Accessing Financial Support for Housing (lodged on 15 March 2017) Monday 20 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 New Support: Andy Wightman*, Mark Griffin*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Jackie Baillie* S5M-04641 Alexander Stewart: £1 Million Specialist Residency for Adults with Autism in Clackmannanshire (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04640 (lodged on 15 March 2017) Alison Harris: Forth Valley Sensory Centre Café Tiki New Support: Miles Briggs*, Edward Mountain*, Jeremy Balfour*, Oliver Mundell*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Alexander Stewart*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Elaine Smith* S5M-04632 Maurice Golden: Aiden McHugh, Tennis Scotland Junior Player of the Year (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04631 Maurice Golden: Renfrewshire Bowling Club Big Lottery Funding (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04629 Liam Kerr: Deaf Links Improves Local Services (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04623 Dean Lockhart: Congratulating the Curly Coo (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04620 Margaret Mitchell: The Bellshill She-Shed (lodged on 15 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04619 Jeremy Balfour: Marie Curie Garden of Light (lodged on 14 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04617 Ben Macpherson: Julie s Moon (lodged on 14 March 2017) ’ New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04616 Annie Wells: These Streets Were Made For Walking (lodged on 14 March 2017) New Support: Adam Tomkins*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04614 Gordon Lindhurst: Holy Trinity Church Installs Fresh Water Wells in West Africa (lodged on 14 March 2017) New Support: Adam Tomkins*, Jackson Carlaw*, Jackie Baillie* S5M-04613 Annie Wells: Young Start Funding for Glasgow Groups (lodged on 14 March 2017) New Support: Adam Tomkins*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04607 Anas Sarwar: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (lodged on 14 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* Monday 20 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 S5M-04605 Dean Lockhart: Kirkcaldy s Food and Drink Fair (lodged on 14 March 2017) ’ New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04604 Jeremy Balfour: The Junction (lodged on 14 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04599 Tavish Scott: Loganair Launches Apprenticeship Scheme (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Adam Tomkins*, Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04597 Angus MacDonald: The Opening of Maggie's Forth Valley Centre in Larbert (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04596 Alison Johnstone: Intrepid Costume-wearing Fundraisers (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Andy Wightman*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Alexander Stewart*, David Torrance* S5M-04595 Maurice Corry: Skapade Inspirational Development Solution CIC (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04593 Donald Cameron: Mallaig Fisherman Shortlisted for Major Award (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04592 Donald Cameron: Oban Hospice to Open New Centre (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04591 Alexander Burnett: Tornaveen Community Centre (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04585 Patrick Harvie: Govan Graving Docks (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackie Baillie* S5M-04575 Miles Briggs: Ben Dolphin, New President of Ramblers Scotland (lodged on 13 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04567 Miles Briggs: Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards (lodged on 10 March 2017) New Support: Jackson Carlaw* S5M-04509 Neil Bibby: The Future of the Children s Ward at the Royal Alexandra Hospital ’ (lodged on 08 March 2017) Monday 20 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: Elaine Smith* S5M-04480 Mary Fee: World Down Syndrome Day (lodged on 07 March 2017) New Support: James Kelly* S5M-04308 Douglas Ross: Moray Waste Busters Funding Boost (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04307 Alexander Stewart: Fife Fruit and Veg Wholesaler Receives Top Innovation Award (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04306 Jeremy Balfour: Orcadia Creative Learning Centre Lottery Funding (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04305 Jeremy Balfour: Edinburgh Napier Knights American Football Club (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04304 Jeremy Balfour: Congratulations to Hawthorn Gardens Tenants Organisation (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04303 Alexander Stewart: Perth Black Watch Castle and Museum (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04297 Miles Briggs: National Museum of Scotland is Most Popular Visitor Attraction (lodged on 28 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04290 Maurice Corry: £1.7 Billion Investment Programme for Scottish Military Bases (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04289 Alexander Stewart: Perthshire Park Awarded Grant Towards All-abilities Swing Project (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04282 Alexander Stewart: Antonia Cramb, Young Perthshire Dance Star (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04277 Finlay Carson: Vicki Adams from Stranraer Wins Scottish Women's Curling Championships (lodged on 27 February 2017) Monday 20 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: Brian Whittle* S5M-04275 Alexander Stewart: Dunfermline Paralympian Receives Top Award (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04272 Ross Thomson: University of Aberdeen Forms Global Alliance with Largest University in Western Australia (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04269 Bill Bowman: Congratulations to Arbroath Cancer Research UK Charity Shop (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04259 Alexander Stewart: Primary Pupil Completes Marathon Charity Effort (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04256 Peter Chapman: Auchnagatt Primary Helps Rebuild Nepalese School (lodged on 27 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04255 Alexander Stewart: Four New Walks in Clackmannan (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04252 Maurice Golden: Expansion of the Glasgow Bicycle Hire Scheme (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04251 Maurice Golden: Bearsden Academy Pupil Fundraising to Help Syrian People (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04250 Maurice Golden: Milngavie Athlete, Mhairi Patience (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04246 Alexander Stewart: Tullibody Community FC (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04243 Alexander Stewart: Alva Pupils Cash Contribution to Local Charity (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04241 Alexander Stewart: Jennifer Marshall's Plan to Work for Vision Aid Overseas (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* Monday 20 March 2017 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-04239 Alexander Stewart: Alloa Mother to Raise Cancer Charity Funds While Undergoing Chemotherapy (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-04231 Peter Chapman: Free Travel to Normandy for D-Day Veterans (lodged on 24 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03987 Margaret Mitchell: Victims of Crime Day (lodged on 10 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03985 Jeremy Balfour: Juno Supporting Mums (lodged on 10 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03974 Adam Tomkins: The Glasgow Children's Holiday Scheme (lodged on 09 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03969 Alexander Stewart: Alloa Rotary Club Raises Funds to Help Disadvantaged Young People Participate in Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (lodged on 09 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03964 Alexander Stewart: Clackmannanshire Hits the Jackpot on Lottery Projects (lodged on 09 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03962 Gordon Lindhurst: Fundraising Efforts of Pets at Home, Livingston (lodged on 09 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03951 Jeremy Balfour: Holy Trinity Church of Scotland Hit Water in Burkina Faso (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03942 Liam Kerr: Dundee and Angus College (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03941 (lodged on 08 Liam Kerr: Reg Hunter Raises £1,000 for Alzheimer's Society February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03939 John Lamont: Congratulations to NFUS St Boswells Office on its Membership Flame Award (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03938 Maurice Golden: St Mark's Primary School Green Flag (lodged on 08 February 2017) Monday 20 March 2017 24 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03936 Stuart McMillan: Brave Young Boxer Battled his Way Back from Illness to National Title (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03929 Alexander Stewart: Popular Dunblane Walkway Restored by Hardworking Townsfolk (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* S5M-03918 Rachael Hamilton: King s Park and Strathesk Primary Schools' Gold Standard ’ (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Brian Whittle* Monday 20 March 2017 25 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".

Official Report Meeting date: 15 March 2023

Meeting of the Parliament 15 March 2023

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Committee reports Date published: 4 July 2025

The 2023/24 audit of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited - Committee Visit to Ferguson Marine

Committee Visit to Ferguson Marine As part of its scrutiny of the AGS report, on 9 June 2025, the Committee also visited FMPG where we received a site visit, a tour of the MV Glen Rosa and held meetings with the senior management team and with the GMB trade union representati...

Last updated: 21 April 2023

March 2023 Chief Executives Report

This included helping them understand more about the role of MSPs and how they can work together on issues in their local area and discussing their latest campaign actions on the Right to Food.

Last updated: 7 March 2023

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Wednesday 19 August 2020 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile New Bills | Bilean Ùra New Bills and Accompanying Documents New Accompanying Documents reprinte...

SPICe briefings Date published: 14 June 2021

Scottish Criminal Justice System: The Prison Service

Resumption of On-Site Monitoring and Formal Inspection Liaison Visits. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.prisonsinspectoratescotland.gov.uk/news/resumption-site-monitoring-and-formal-inspection-liaison-visits" target="_blank">https://www.prisonsinspectoratescotland.gov.uk/news/resumption-site-monitoring-and-formal-inspection-liaison-visits</a> Prison complaints Prisons and young offender institutions have internal complaint procedures which prisoners should use in the first instance.

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