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Official Report Meeting date: 18 April 2023

Meeting of the Parliament 18 April 2023

We must look ahead and use this place to find new solutions and new ways of thinking.

Last updated: 11 December 2025

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A person (“A”) who advertises that a Championship ticket is available for purchase from, or makes a ticket available for sale by, another person (“B”) does not commit the touting offence if— (a) the proposed ticket sale would constitute a touting offence only because B intends 25 to— (i) sell the ticket for an amount exceeding the ticket’s face value, or (ii) make a profit as a result of the sale, and (b) A does not, and could not reasonably be expected to, know B’s intention. 5 Exceptions for providers of information society services etc. 30 (1) Section 2 (ban on ticket touting) is subject to schedule 1 (exceptions for providers of information society services etc.). (2) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify schedule 1. (3) Regulations under subsection (2) may specify further circumstances in which making facilities available in connection with electronic communications or the storage of data 35 is, or is not, to be capable of constituting the touting offence.

Last updated: 12 March 2025

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A person (“A”) who advertises that a Championship ticket is available for purchase from, or makes a ticket available for sale by, another person (“B”) does not commit the touting offence if— (a) the proposed ticket sale would constitute a touting offence only because B intends 25 to— (i) sell the ticket for an amount exceeding the ticket’s face value, or (ii) make a profit as a result of the sale, and (b) A does not, and could not reasonably be expected to, know B’s intention. 5 Exceptions for providers of information society services etc. 30 (1) Section 2 (ban on ticket touting) is subject to schedule 1 (exceptions for providers of information society services etc.). (2) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify schedule 1. (3) Regulations under subsection (2) may specify further circumstances in which making facilities available in connection with electronic communications or the storage of data 35 is, or is not, to be capable of constituting the touting offence.

Last updated: 1 March 2023

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S6W-15436 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the final version of its Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, which is currently open for consultation, and whether it will provide an update on its policy of a presumption against new oil an...

Official Report Meeting date: 13 September 2023

Meeting of the Parliament 13 September 2023

The issues include underinvestment in new supply, the sale of affordable homes without replacement, empty properties and much else beside.

Last updated: 19 June 2025

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S6W-38899 Marie McNair: To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its Disability Equality Plan. Written questions lodged on 19 June 2025 S6W-38789 Sharon Dowey: To ask the Scottish Government whether it anticipates that at least 16,500 police officers will be employed by Police Scotland across the financial year 2025-26.

Last updated: 31 March 2023

AGS Draft Work Programme to PAC 30 Mar 2023

We are also monitoring Service progress with the development of the National Care Service (NCS) Bill and the Scottish Government's planning and preparations for the new NCS.

Last updated: 7 March 2023

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Supported by: Liam Kerr*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*, Bob Doris*, Colin Beattie*, Gil Paterson*, David Torrance* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S5M-00650 Stuart McMillan: Ardgowan Hospice in Greenock Receives Big Lottery Funding (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, James Dornan*, Bill Kidd*, Bob Doris*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie* S5M-00649 Stuart McMillan: Barnado's Receives Big Lottery Funding for Inverclyde Families (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00648 Stuart McMillan: Inverclyde Women's Aid Receives Big Lottery Funding (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Ruth Maguire*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00647 Bob Doris: Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow, Celebrating Long-serving Staff and Volunteers (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Annie Wells*, George Adam*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Bruce Crawford*, Gordon MacDonald*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Graeme Dey*, Ross Greer*, Ruth Maguire*, Colin Beattie*, Clare Haughey*, David Torrance*, Anas Sarwar* S5M-00646 Oliver Mundell: Annan Queen of the Border 2016 (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson*, Margaret Mitchell* S5M-00645 Christina McKelvie: Attack on Ataturk Airport (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Elaine Smith*, Fulton MacGregor*, Ruth Maguire*, Colin Beattie*, Gil Paterson*, Ash Denham* S5M-00644 Joan McAlpine: Congratulations to Dumfriesshire Eco-friendly Start-up, MacRebur (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Graeme Dey*, Andy Wightman*, Jackie Baillie*, Ruth Maguire*, Gil Paterson* Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 10 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-00643 Bill Kidd: ScottishPower Warriors Rugby Championship (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Jackie Baillie*, Ruth Maguire*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00642 Gail Ross: Congratulations to Anna Renouf (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Andy Wightman*, Jackie Baillie*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00641 Douglas Ross: Sandy Stables Retires as Chairman of Keith FC (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00640 Mark Ruskell: Animal Snares in Scotland (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Christine Grahame*, David Stewart*, Iain Gray*, Claudia Beamish*, Alex Rowley*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Smyth*, Anas Sarwar* S5M-00639 Neil Findlay: Glasgow School of Art Selects Blacklister for Restoration (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie* S5M-00638 Stewart Stevenson: Inverallochy School and George Ritchie Receive Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00637 Gail Ross: Proposed Walking Route between Inverness and John O'Groats (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00636 Peter Chapman: Welcoming the EU Decision on Glyphosate (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-00635 Stewart Stevenson: Meet Your MSP Project (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Richard Lyle*, Ruth Maguire*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00634 Ivan McKee: Reusable Nappies and the Scottish Baby Box (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: John Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Ruth Maguire*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00632 Graeme Dey: The Friends Chorus Supports MND Scotland (lodged on 29 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00628 Annie Wells: Glasgow Born Childline Volunteer is Honoured by the Queen (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Bob Doris*, Margaret Mitchell* Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 11 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-00627 Clare Adamson: The Fire and Rescue Service Joins Forces with Smokey Paws (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00626 Lewis Macdonald: Commitment by Aberdeen Universities to EU Students and Staff (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00625 Alex Johnstone: Scottish Samurai Awards 2016 (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00623 David Torrance: Funding in Kirkcaldy from Big Lottery Fund (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Graeme Dey*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00622 Edward Mountain: Professor Eric Verspoor (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Margaret Mitchell*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00621 Clare Adamson: Big Lottery Grant for Health and Wellness Hub (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Graeme Dey*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00620 Rhoda Grant: Congratulations to Lewis Pipe Band (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00619 John Lamont: Another Successful Year for Hawick High's Saturday Polish School (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* (lodged on 28 June 2016) S5M-00618 Colin Beattie: Saltire Team Gymnastics Awarded £4,750 New Support: Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00617 Colin Beattie: Fisherrow Yacht Club Receives £10,000 from SportScotland (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00616 John Lamont: Selkirk High School's RHS Silver Gilt Award (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00615 Jackson Carlaw: Clara Drummond Wins the BP Portrait Award 2016 (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00614 Jackson Carlaw: 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme (lodged on 28 June 2016) Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 12 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*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00613 Jackson Carlaw: Friends of Lubavitch Scotland Toast Her Majesty The Queen (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-00612 Ruth Maguire: 40 Years of Broomlands and Bourtreehill Age Concern (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00610 Kenneth Gibson: Scam Awareness Month (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Graeme Dey*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00609 Margaret Mitchell: Best Bar None Expands into Hamilton (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00608 James Dornan: Welcoming the President of the Irish Republic (lodged on 28 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00606 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Congratulations to the Royal Highland Show (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Bob Doris*, Ash Denham*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00605 Mary Fee: Renfrew High School Fundraises for Former Teacher (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00604 Murdo Fraser: Black Watch Castle and Museum Hosts Poppy Sculpture, Weeping Window (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Liz Smith*, Alexander Burnett*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Jackie Baillie*, Richard Lyle*, Jeremy Balfour*, Peter Chapman*, Donald Cameron*, Oliver Mundell*, John Lamont*, Alexander Stewart*, David Stewart*, Douglas Ross*, Liam Kerr*, Colin Beattie*, Edward Mountain*, Andy Wightman*, Kenneth Gibson* S5M-00603 Rhoda Grant: Congratulations to Lifesaver, Cadet Flight Sergeant Chris Falkingham (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00602 Brian Whittle: Congratulations to Scotland's Olympic Athletes (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00600 Angus MacDonald: Meadowbank Car 4U Secures £10k Awards for All Scotland Grant (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Gil Paterson* Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 13 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-00599 Douglas Ross: Moray Schoolboy Takes to the Skies (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00598 Douglas Ross: Congratulations to Piping at Forres (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00597 Peter Chapman: Congratulations to Scottish Traditional Boat Festival (lodged on 27 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00596 Miles Briggs: The University of Edinburgh s Harmony Choir Project (lodged on ’ 27 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00593 Stuart McMillan: PG Paper Greenock Action for Children Scotland (lodged on 24 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00592 Stuart McMillan: Greenock Teacher Makes CD for War Hero Relatives (lodged on 24 June 2016) New Support: Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* S5M-00591 Graeme Dey: Condor Playgroup Receives Awards for All Scotland Funding (lodged on 24 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00590 Kenneth Gibson: Arran Ranked Best Island in Europe for Hotel Accommodation (lodged on 24 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00589 Neil Findlay: West Lothian s First Digital Conference (lodged on 24 June 2016) ’ New Support: Jackie Baillie* (lodged on 24 S5M-00588 Neil Findlay: Malcolm McCauig Awarded the Légion d'Honneur June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie* S5M-00587 Neil Findlay: Linlithgow Resident Saves 250 Refugees (lodged on 24 June 2016) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie* S5M-00584 Gail Ross: Congratulations to Bower Young Farmers (lodged on 24 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00583 James Dornan: Action for Children Scotland, Safeguarding and Supporting Children (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 14 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-00582 Liam McArthur: James Nicholson Wins Annual Composition Competition (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00581 Kate Forbes: Glen Wyvis Distillery Reaches Crowdfunding Target Ahead of Schedule (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00580 Jenny Marra: University of Dundee Provides £740 million Economic Boost (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00579 Clare Adamson: National Blueprint for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00578 Stuart McMillan: Eye Health Week (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00577 Angus MacDonald: Pupil Power Secures Fairtrade Status for Bo'ness (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00576 Kenneth Gibson: Stop Albino Killings in Malawi (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00575 Lewis Macdonald: Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau Supporting Oil and Gas Workers (lodged on 23 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00573 Gillian Martin: Celebrating Ellon Academy s Rights Respecting School Award ’ (lodged on 22 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00571 Liam Kerr: Armed Forces Day Dundee 2016 (lodged on 22 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-00568 Miles Briggs: Armed Forces Day 2016 in Lothian (lodged on 22 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-00559 Douglas Ross: Moray Council Joins with UHI to Offer Secondary Teacher Training (lodged on 22 June 2016) New Support: Gil Paterson* S5M-00545 Daniel Johnson: Edinburgh s Festivals - Engaging Communities, Changing ’ Lives (lodged on 21 June 2016) Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 15 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-00510 Donald Cameron: A National Care Framework for Huntington s Disease (lodged ’ on 17 June 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Clare Haughey* S5M-00486 Jackson Carlaw: Cosgrove Care Chief Executive, Walter Hecht, to Retire (lodged on 16 June 2016) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst* S5M-00474 Neil Bibby: The Future of Paisley Crown Post Office (lodged on 15 June 2016) New Support: Lewis Macdonald*, Jenny Marra* S5M-00388 John Finnie: Equal Protection for Scotland s Children (lodged on 08 June 2016) ’ New Support: Mark Ruskell* Friday 1 July 2016 (No 109/2016) 16 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".

Last updated: 4 March 2024

FMPG SG to NZET PAC 29 Feb 2024

Who authorised building of the vessel prior to the completion of the “plan approval process”? The “plan approval process” is an iterative process of review and approval of drawings and specifications, by both the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the vessel classification body, Lloyd’s Register (LR).

Last updated: 1 March 2024

Hulls 801 802 SG additional response 29 February 2024