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SPICe briefings Date published: 20 August 2021

Equalities and Human Rights: Subject Profile - Equality and human rights in the Budget process

This builds on recommendations from the Equalities and Human Rights Committee3Equalities and Human Rights Committee. (2018, November 26). Getting Rights Right: Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament.

Last updated: 28 February 2024

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Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S6M-12317 Jackie Baillie: National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Referral Back to Lead Committee at Stage 1) (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Sandesh Gulhane* S6M-12312 Paul O'Kane: 20th Anniversary of Auchenback Resource Centre (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Stuart McMillan*, Evelyn Tweed*, Neil Bibby*, Tess White* S6M-12294 Monica Lennon: Scottish Power Customers and Staff Raise £40 Million for Cancer Research UK (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Martin Whitfield*, Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Kevin Stewart*, Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Bill Kidd*, Sue Webber*, Beatrice Wishart*, Jackie Dunbar* S6M-12292 Tess White: NHS Grampian to Benefit from Dietitian's Push on Recycling Plastics (lodged on 27 February 2024) Thursday 29 February 2024 17 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Liam Kerr*, Edward Mountain*, Paul Sweeney*, Jeremy Balfour*, Craig Hoy*, Stuart McMillan*, Sue Webber*, Roz McCall* S6M-12291 Emma Harper: Hairy Bikers Visit Dumfries and Galloway (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Colin Beattie*, Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Stuart McMillan*, Elena Whitham*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12289 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to Aberdeen Café Winners (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Stuart McMillan* S6M-12288 Karen Adam: Fraserburgh Enterprise Hub (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12287 Karen Adam: Elgin Academy Receives Gold Reading School Award (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12285 Emma Harper: Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12284 Karen Adam: Scottish Fishermen's Federation Pride in the Seas (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12283 Karen Adam: The Doric Board 2024 (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12282 Sandesh Gulhane: New Chancellor for Glasgow Caledonian University (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12281 Sandesh Gulhane: Newly Elected Glasgow Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12279 Foysol Choudhury: Commending the Work of North Edinburgh Drug and Alcohol Centre (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Martin Whitfield*, Monica Lennon*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Kevin Stewart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Sue Webber*, Ben Macpherson* S6M-12278 Alexander Stewart: People with Uncontrolled Asthma (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Roz McCall* Thursday 29 February 2024 18 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-12275 Pam Gosal: Two Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament Elected for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Roz McCall* S6M-12274 Gillian Mackay: Launch of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency-led Vision in Business Environment Scotland (Vibes) Awards (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12273 Kenneth Gibson: 80th Anniversary of Barrmill Jolly Beggars Club (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12272 Jackie Dunbar: Station House Media Unit Successfully Launches shmuFM on Digital Audio Broadcast Radio (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12271 Stuart McMillan: Inverclyde Council Employee Recognised at Scottish Social Services Awards (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12270 Stuart McMillan: Aulds Bakers' Success at 2024 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12269 Stuart McMillan: Ocean Youth Trust Scotland Receives Top Volunteering Award (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12268 Annabelle Ewing: Double Awards Success for Nardone's Academy of Performing Arts (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Martin Whitfield*, Tess White* S6M-12266 Elena Whitham: Night Before Christmas Campaign (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12265 Pauline McNeill: Prison Officers Association Campaign, 68 is Too Late (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Martin Whitfield*, Maggie Chapman*, Monica Lennon* S6M-12264 Alexander Stewart: FAST Stroke Detection Guidance (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Maurice Golden*, Roz McCall* S6M-12263 Kevin Stewart: Fairer Aberdeen Fund (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* Thursday 29 February 2024 19 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-12262 Sarah Boyack: Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) 2024 Wee Box Appeal (lodged on 27 February 2024) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Edward Mountain*, Colin Beattie*, Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Neil Bibby* S6M-12260 Annie Wells: Glasgow School Celebrates Minibus Donation (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden*, Roz McCall* S6M-12259 Audrey Nicoll: Election of Aberdeen South and North Kincardine MSYPs (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12258 Miles Briggs: St Giles' Cathedral - 900 Years (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed*, Liam Kerr*, Maurice Golden*, Roz McCall* S6M-12255 Maggie Chapman: Celebrating an Inspirational and Influential Woman in the North East for International Women’s Day (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12254 Craig Hoy: Congratulations to Staff Nominated for NHS Borders' Celebrating Excellence Awards (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Roz McCall* S6M-12253 Jackson Carlaw: East Renfrewshire Good Causes Achieves Funding Milestone (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden*, Roz McCall* S6M-12251 Craig Hoy: Alcohol Alternatives Guidance (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12247 Maggie Chapman: ASH Scotland’s 50th Anniversary Event in Aberdeen (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed*, Foysol Choudhury* S6M-12246 Clare Haughey: New Restaurant Raising Funds for Cambuslang and Rutherglen Charities (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12245 Rona Mackay: Torrance Primary School Triumphs in National Environmental Contest (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12244 Sharon Dowey: Alex Meek Receives Lifetime Achievement Award (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Roz McCall* Thursday 29 February 2024 20 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-12243 Clare Adamson: North Lanarkshire Council Community Learning and Development Service Outstanding HMI Report (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12242 Clare Adamson: The Wee Box 2024 Campaign Launch (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12241 Clare Adamson: Parksprings Care Home Lifesaving Fundraiser (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12240 Clare Adamson: Paul Keenan’s Tramuntana Mountains Trek for St Andrew’s Hospice and Little Princess Trust (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12239 Clare Adamson: St Aidan’s High School Pupils and the Industrial Cadets Bronze Award (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12238 Clare Adamson: Millie Frood: Strange Horizons (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12237 Audrey Nicoll: The Economic Impact of Scotland's Renewable Energy Sector – 2023 Update (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12236 Stephanie Callaghan: North Lanarkshire Council Awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Local Authority Award (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Carol Mochan*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12232 Pam Gosal: International Women's Day (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden*, John Mason*, Roz McCall* S6M-12228 Rona Mackay: Kirkintilloch Crowned as Scotland’s Best Place to Live 2024 (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12227 Jackson Carlaw: Rouken Glen Named as Garden Centre Cafe of the Year for 2024 (lodged on 21 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden*, Foysol Choudhury*, Roz McCall* S6M-12226 Jackson Carlaw: Crookfur Primary School Pupils Win Marine Litter Competition (lodged on 21 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden*, Roz McCall* Thursday 29 February 2024 21 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-12224 Marie McNair: Milngavie’s POTR Company Achieves International Success (lodged on 21 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12223 Sue Webber: West Lothian's First Step Robotics Receives Prestigious Award at Scotland Regional Robotics Competition (lodged on 20 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-12222 Bill Kidd: Lidl Return Scheme (lodged on 21 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12213 Liam Kerr: Peterhead Academy Pupils and Staff Launch New Buchan Food and Drink Event (lodged on 20 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-12209 Jamie Halcro Johnston: 200th Anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (lodged on 20 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-12208 Finlay Carson: Military Veteran, Willma, Braves the Cold for Charity (lodged on 20 February 2024) New Support: Colin Beattie*, Ash Regan*, Maurice Golden* S6M-12204 Maggie Chapman: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12201 Kenneth Gibson: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Two Years On (lodged on 23 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12197 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Alexei Navalny (lodged on 26 February 2024) New Support: Martin Whitfield*, John Mason*, Russell Findlay*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12196 Pauline McNeill: Supporting the Recognition of the State of Palestine (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Maggie Chapman*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12192 Pam Gosal: East Dunbartonshire Town of Kirkintilloch Named Best Place to Live in Scotland (lodged on 19 February 2024) New Support: Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Craig Hoy*, Douglas Ross*, Miles Briggs*, Meghan Gallacher*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Liam Kerr*, Russell Findlay*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Colin Beattie*, Murdo Fraser*, Sue Webber*, Jamie Greene* S6M-12191 Rachael Hamilton: Scotland's Farming Recognised at NFUS Dinner (lodged on 19 February 2024) Thursday 29 February 2024 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: Craig Hoy*, Meghan Gallacher*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Annie Wells*, Murdo Fraser*, Jeremy Balfour*, Kevin Stewart*, Alexander Burnett* R, Jamie Greene*, Douglas Ross*, Russell Findlay*, Liam McArthur*, Liam Kerr*, Ash Regan*, Maurice Golden*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stuart McMillan*, Sue Webber*, Beatrice Wishart* S6M-12187 Christine Grahame: Congratulating Crystal FM Penicuik as the Best Community Radio Broadcaster at the SME News Scottish Enterprise Awards (lodged on 20 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12183 Liz Smith: Team Whyte Scottish Curling Men’s Champions (lodged on 19 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-12178 Willie Rennie: Calling for Scotland to Plant Not Burn Trees (lodged on 16 February 2024) New Support: Rachael Hamilton* S6M-12176 Meghan Gallacher: Secondary School in North Lanarkshire Commended by Inspectors (lodged on 16 February 2024) New Support: Maurice Golden* S6M-12175 Meghan Gallacher: Pioneering Centre to Support Women in Business Opens its Doors (lodged on 16 February 2024) New Support: Jamie Greene*, Annie Wells*, Bill Kidd*, Alexander Stewart*, Craig Hoy*, Douglas Ross*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Russell Findlay*, David Torrance*, Monica Lennon*, Edward Mountain*, Liam Kerr*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Sue Webber*, Stuart McMillan* S6M-12174 Meghan Gallacher: Lanarkshire Children and Young People Mental Health Directory of Services and Resources Launched (lodged on 16 February 2024) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Jamie Greene*, Annie Wells*, Douglas Ross*, Sandesh Gulhane* R, Russell Findlay*, Liam Kerr*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*, Sue Webber* S6M-12173 Meghan Gallacher: South Lanarkshire Primary School Praised by Inspectors (lodged on 16 February 2024) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Jamie Greene*, Bill Kidd*, Douglas Ross*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Russell Findlay*, Edward Mountain*, Liam Kerr*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Sue Webber* S6M-12172 Jackson Carlaw: Holocaust Survivor, Henry Wuga, Celebrates 100th Birthday (lodged on 21 February 2024) New Support: Carol Mochan*, Evelyn Tweed*, Maurice Golden*, Roz McCall* S6M-12171 Michelle Thomson: Peter Moses Selected for Cricket Over-60s World Cup 2024 (lodged on 15 February 2024) Thursday 29 February 2024 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Foysol Choudhury* S6M-12169 Richard Leonard: Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike (lodged on 16 February 2024) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Carol Mochan*, Christine Grahame*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Audrey Nicoll*, Fulton MacGregor*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, David Torrance*, Monica Lennon*, Jackie Dunbar*, Stuart McMillan*, Ben Macpherson* S6M-12160 Karen Adam: Celebrating Scotland and Banffshire and Buchan Coast as Premier Locations for Film and TV Production (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12151 Ivan McKee: National Day of Reflection 2024 (lodged on 15 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed*, Foysol Choudhury* S6M-12128 Clare Adamson: North Lanarkshire Neighbourhood Networks Fundraiser (lodged on 12 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12127 Clare Adamson: 20th Motherwell Boys’ Brigade Clyde Climate Forest (lodged on 12 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12119 Jackson Carlaw: Calling for the Scottish Government's Consideration of New Recommendations on Redress for Mesh Survivors (lodged on 13 February 2024) New Support: Bob Doris* S6M-12072 Martin Whitfield: Preston Lodge RFC Crowned National League Division Three Champions (lodged on 07 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12062 Evelyn Tweed: Stirling Businesses Success at the Best of British Getaways Awards 2023 (lodged on 06 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12060 Fulton MacGregor: Post Office Horizon Convictions (lodged on 22 February 2024) New Support: Evelyn Tweed* S6M-12059 Christine Grahame: Thondwe Community Partnership (lodged on 06 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12058 Audrey Nicoll: Robert Gordon University Academics Win Scottish Institute for Policing Research Impact Award (lodged on 06 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* Thursday 29 February 2024 24 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-12056 Audrey Nicoll: National Subsea Centre, Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde and Net Zero Technology Centre Establish the Centre for Doctoral Training (lodged on 06 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12043 Foysol Choudhury: International Mother Language Day 2024 (lodged on 02 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12042 Gillian Mackay: Bo'ness Pupils Launch Campaign to Stop Owners Allowing Dogs to Foul in School Playground (lodged on 02 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12037 Evelyn Tweed: Stirling Businesses Success at Confetti Awards 2024 (lodged on 01 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12014 Jackie Dunbar: Subsea Expo Awards 2024 (lodged on 01 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-12013 Evelyn Tweed: Congratulates Stirling Based Dr Caroline Steele on Scottish Aesthetics Awards Win (lodged on 01 February 2024) New Support: Tess White* S6M-11969 Meghan Gallacher: Lanarkshire Mind Matters Offers Online Support to Ease January Blues (lodged on 25 January 2024) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Bill Kidd*, Annie Wells*, Jamie Greene*, Douglas Ross*, Sandesh Gulhane* R, Russell Findlay*, Edward Mountain*, Liam Kerr*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Sue Webber* Thursday 29 February 2024 25 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Oral Questions Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 06 March 2024 Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy 1.

Committee reports Date published: 15 January 2026

Stage 1 Report on the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill - Why legislation is needed

Retrieved from https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/ssblrc-26-11-2025?meeting=16714

Committee reports Date published: 24 September 2025

Proposed Good Food Nation Plan: Scrutiny by the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee - Local authority resources

Official Report, 2 September 2025, Col 26 In Nourish Scotland's oral evidence to the Committee, Anna Chworow said that the Good Food Nation Bill's Financial Memorandum had not provided clarity on resourcing its implementation by authorities.

Committee reports Date published: 9 July 2025

Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship - Homelessness prevention and housing options

Homelessness prevention and housing options The SRG noted a real lack of temporary, safe accommodation for victim/survivors, and that women are still being inappropriately placed in mixed accommodation, even after having experienced domestic abuse.Key themes from lived experience engagement with members of Scottish Women's Aid Survivor Reference Group: 26 ...

Committee reports Date published: 10 January 2025

Subordinate Legislation: The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Additional Amount: Transactions relating to second homes etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2024 - The draft Order

The SFC forecasts that this increase will raise an additional £32 million in 2025-26. As a provisional affirmative Order, this SSI came into force on 5 December 2024.

SPICe briefings Date published: 6 December 2024

Scottish Budget 2025-26 - Review of infrastructure investment plans

In correspondence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee in September 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government noted that: As you are aware, the Scottish Government had committed to publish its reset Infrastructure pipeline alongside Budget 2025-26. The announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of a one-year budget in October 2024 means however that, while we will have some certainty on the 2025-26 capital grant by the time of our Budget announcement, we will not have confirmation of the 2026-27 capital grant until after the UK Government’s multi-year comprehensive spending review, which is not due to conclude until Spring 2025.

SPICe briefings Date published: 23 March 2021

Health inequality and COVID-19 in Scotland - Health inequalities in 2019

The most recent pre-COVID-19 figures cover 2019.1Scottish Government. (2021, January 26). Long term monitoring of health inequalities: January 2021 report.

SPICe briefings Date published: 8 March 2021

Scottish Tourism and COVID-19 - Policy delivery and role of government

Retrieved from <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel-logistics-and-infrastructure/our-insights/reimagining-the-9-trillion-tourism-economy-what-will-it-take" target="_blank">https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel-logistics-and-infrastructure/our-insights/reimagining-the-9-trillion-tourism-economy-what-will-it-take</a> [accessed 26 February 2021] indicate that it will take years for tourism demand to return to 2019 levels, which means that overcapacity could be the new normal in the medium term.

Committee reports Date published: 21 December 2017

Stage 1 Report on the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill - Regulation of claims management companies

r=11165&mode=pdf</a> The Committee also heard evidence that, in the last 18 months, 16 new claims management companies in Scotland had registered with Companies House.3Justice Committee. (2017, September 26).

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