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Last updated:
6 July 2026
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S7W-01448 Ariane Burgess: To ask the Scottish Government whether it remains on track to meet its objective of easing barriers to fish migration so that 99% of water bodies meet "good or better" condition for fish migration by 2027, as set out in the River Basin Management Plan for Scotland 2021 - 2027, and, if not, w...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
3 July 2026
S7W-01094
The efficacy of the scheme and the need for more formal measures will be kept under review.The Scottish Government fully supports cooperative working between the aquaculture sector and wild salmon conservation interests to deliver positive change.The scheme is in addition to, not in place of, Scotland’s existing regulatory framework which works to reduce the risk of fish farm escapes. The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) has powers to inspect fish farms to consider the measures in place to contain farmed fish, prevent escapes and recapture farmed fish if they do escape.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
1 July 2026
Scotland's economy: Subject profile - Gross Value Added (GVA)
Table 2: Percentage point change in share of Scotland's GVA by sector, 1998-2023SectorChange in share of Scotland’s GVA 1998-2023 (percentage point)Human health and social work activities+4.4Financial and insurance activities+3.0Professional, scientific and technical activities+2.4Administrative and support service activities+1.3Public administration and defence+1.1Education+0.9Arts, entertainment and recreation+0.4Construction+0.2Information and communication+0.1Other service activities+0.03Real estate activities+0.01Activities of households-0.02Accommodation and food service activities-0.03Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply-0.3Water supply; sewerage and waste management-0.4Agriculture, forestry and fishing...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
1 July 2026
Scotland's economy: Subject profile
Table 2: Percentage point change in share of Scotland's GVA by sector, 1998-2023SectorChange in share of Scotland’s GVA 1998-2023 (percentage point)Human health and social work activities+4.4Financial and insurance activities+3.0Professional, scientific and technical activities+2.4Administrative and support service activities+1.3Public administration and defence+1.1Education+0.9Arts, entertainment and recreation+0.4Construction+0.2Information and communication+0.1Other service activities+0.03Real estate activities+0.01Activities of households-0.02Accommodation and food service activities-0.03Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply-0.3Water supply; sewerage and waste management-0.4Agriculture, forestry and fishing...
Last updated:
29 June 2026
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Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S7M-00508 Liam McArthur: £5,000 Raised for Respite Facility Aurrida House (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S7M-00506 Marie McNair: Clydebank Nursery Staff Raise Money for Cancer Research UK (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar*, Bob Doris*, Colin Beattie*, Miles Briggs* S7M-00503 Alan Brown: Celebrating Scott Montgomery and The Killie Community (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S7M-00502 Alan Brown: Paying Tribute to Ian Higgins and His Legacy at Bonnyton Thistle FC (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S7M-00500 Patricia Gibson: Celebrating the Work of Ayrshire Charity NODA (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar*, Colin Beattie*, Cara McKee*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00499 Michael Marra: Big Noise Scotland is Delivering Change in Communities (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00498 Liam McArthur: Celebrating the 76th Orkney North Isles Sports (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00497 Lloyd Melville: Arbroath Fest Returns Bigger and Better for 2026 (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00496 Lloyd Melville: Caroline Millar Appointed MBE for Services to Agritourism (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar*, Finlay Carson* S7M-00494 Mark Ruskell: Recognising the People’s Emergency Briefing Film (lodged on 25 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Ross Greer* S7M-00493 Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill: Scotland's World Class Letters Campaign (lodged on 24 June 2026) New Support: Cara McKee* S7M-00485 Katie Hagmann: Cumnock Walking Football Tackling Social Isolation (lodged on 24 June 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00482 Karen Adam: Recognising Shona Watson as Banffshire and Buchan Coast's Local Hero (lodged on 24 June 2026) Monday 29 June 2026 10 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00479 Victor Currie: Safeguarding Scotland’s Coastal Communities and Fishing...
Last updated:
25 June 2026
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Supported by: Ariane Burgess*, Patrick Harvie*, Alyn Smith*, Cara McKee*, Iris Duane*, Maggie Chapman*, Gillian Mackay*, Holly Bruce*, Laura Moodie* *S7M-00479 Victor Currie: Safeguarding Scotland’s Coastal Communities and Fishing Industry —That the Parliament recognises the immense economic, cultural and environmental importance of Scotland’s seas and coastlines; notes what it sees as the vital contribution that marine industries, particularly Scotland's world-class fishing and aquaculture sectors, alongside tourism, shipping and renewable energy, make to the economy of the Highlands and Islands and coastal communities across Scotland; acknowledges the growing challenges facing marine ecosystems, such as pollution and marine litter; believes that productive, well-managed seas are essential to sustaining local livelihoods, safeguarding national food security and preserving Scotland's maritime heritage; recognises the absolute importance of working in close partnership with fishing communities, industry leaders and scientific experts to achieve the practical management of marine resources, and calls on the Scottish and UK governments to deliver robust support and targeted investment to grow Scotland's fishing fleets and secure a prosperous, long-term future for the coastal communities that depend upon them.
Last updated:
25 June 2026
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Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S7M-00468 Liam McArthur: Success for Orkney Stock Judgers at Royal Highland Show (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Miles Briggs*, Victor Currie*, Finlay Carson*, Paul McLennan*, Alexander Burnett*, Max Bannerman*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan* S7M-00467 Jamie Langan: Celebrating Global Britain (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Kim Schmulian*, Amanda Bland* S7M-00466 Thomas Kerr: Armed Forces Day 2026 (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Amanda Bland*, Andrew Baxter* S7M-00465 Gillian Mackay: 45th Anniversary of MND Scotland (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Julie MacDougall* R, Neil Bibby*, Finlay Carson*, Stuart McMillan*, Ariane Burgess*, Lloyd Melville*, Andrew Baxter* S7M-00464 Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill: Healing Arts Scotland Week 2026 (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Mark Ruskell*, Ariane Burgess*, Ross Greer*, Laura Moodie*, Patrick Harvie*, Cara McKee* S7M-00460 Martyn Day: Malcolm Finlayson and Rotary Club of Grangemouth Raise Funds for Strathcarron Hospice and CHAS (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Stuart McMillan*, Lloyd Melville* S7M-00459 Michael Marra: Completion of Kanzen for Life Centre in Dundee (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Heather Anderson*, Miles Briggs*, Yi-pei Chou Turvey*, Paul McLennan*, Alexander Burnett*, Jamie Langan*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, Jackie Baillie*, Lloyd Melville* S7M-00456 Jackie Dunbar: 10th Anniversary of the Brexit Vote (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Lloyd Melville* S7M-00450 Clare Adamson: Forget-Me-Not Friends Programme (lodged on 23 June 2026) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S7M-00449 Clare Adamson: Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Jack Middleton*, Stuart McMillan* S7M-00448 Clare Adamson: Pretty Muddy 2026 (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S7M-00447 Liam Kerr: Recognition of the Winners of Chess Scotland and NEJCA’s Primary and Secondary Individual Championships 2026 (lodged on 23 June 2026) Thursday 25 June 2026 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: Alexander Burnett*, Yi-pei Chou Turvey*, Stuart McMillan* S7M-00445 Fulton MacGregor: Protecting Vulnerable Consumers Following Termination of Family Protection Plan Insurance Scheme (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Michelle Campbell* S7M-00443 Liam McArthur: Birsay Drama Group Success (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S7M-00439 Finlay Carson: Dumfries and Galloway College Recognised for Excellence in Learning and Student Success (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Alexander Burnett* S7M-00438 Alexander Burnett: Celebrating Aberdeenshire West Recipients of The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Craig Hoy*, Murdo Fraser*, Colin Beattie*, Meghan Gallacher*, Yi-pei Chou Turvey*, Miles Briggs* S7M-00436 Jackie Baillie: Celebrating the Original World Cup Coming Home to Renton (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Jack Middleton*, Neil Bibby*, Finlay Carson* S7M-00435 Jackie Baillie: Recognising that the Loch Lomond Swim Event Will Help Pupils Build Lifesaving Skills (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Jack Middleton*, Neil Bibby*, Alexander Burnett* S7M-00433 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Recognising the Contribution of the British Council to Education and Culture (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Jack Middleton* S7M-00432 Patricia Gibson: Riverside Scotland Wins Award for Kilwinning Retrofit Programme (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby* S7M-00431 Thomas Kerr: Congratulations to For Women Scotland on Landmark Supreme Court Victory (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Amanda Lindsay* S7M-00430 Paul Sweeney: Celebrating Glasgow’s Twinning with Boston, Massachusetts (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby* S7M-00429 Julie MacDougall: Celebrating the Heritage of Kirkcaldy Linoleum (lodged on 22 June 2026) New Support: Stuart McMillan* S7M-00428 Graham Simpson: AI Data Centres (lodged on 19 June 2026) New Support: Meghan Gallacher* S7M-00426 Jackie Baillie: Celebrating 70 Years of Osaka Kwai Judo Club in Alexandria (lodged on 19 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby*, Alexander Burnett* S7M-00423 Marie McNair: Allander Rotary Duck Race Raises Funds and Smiles (lodged on 19 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby* Thursday 25 June 2026 21 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00422 Holly Bruce: Celebrating Scotland’s Tartan Army and the Glasgow-Boston Twinning Partnership (lodged on 19 June 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Iris Duane*, Heather Anderson*, Zen Ghani*, Mark Ruskell*, Thomas Kerr*, Senga Beresford*, Stuart McMillan*, Lorna Slater*, Miles Briggs*, Karen Adam*, Cara McKee*, Paul McLennan*, Katie Hagmann*, Max Bannerman*, Q Manivannan*, Jamie Langan*, Gary Bouse*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill*, Ross Greer*, Colin Beattie* S7M-00421 Patricia Gibson: The Owl and Pussycat Nursery, Irvine, Praised Following Inspection (lodged on 19 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby* S7M-00419 Ariane Burgess: Recognising Concerns Over Hyperscale Data Centre Plans (lodged on 19 June 2026) New Support: Lorna Slater* S7M-00404 Keith Brown: Graham’s Family Dairy Expansion with Asda (lodged on 18 June 2026) New Support: Jack Middleton* S7M-00396 Willie Rennie: The Albert Tavern is Scottish Cider Pub of the Year 2026 (lodged on 17 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby* S7M-00375 Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill: Recognising Children's Hospice Week (lodged on 16 June 2026) New Support: Neil Bibby*, Andrew Baxter* S7M-00348 Donald MacKinnon: Welcoming Hebridean Refugee Week (lodged on 12 June 2026) New Support: Andrew Baxter* S7M-00344 Paul McLennan: Commending Held In Our Hearts (lodged on 12 June 2026) New Support: Andrew Baxter* S7M-00339 Clare Adamson: Recognising PTSD Awareness Day (lodged on 11 June 2026) New Support: Andrew Baxter* S7M-00322 Murdo Fraser: Celebrating the Highland Chocolatier’s Five Star Status (lodged on 11 June 2026) New Support: Andrew Baxter* S7M-00284 Finlay Carson: Recognising the Contribution of Elspeth Macdonald to Scotland's Fishing...
Official Report
Meeting date:
25 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 25 June 2026 [Draft]
His dedication to public service has been an example to many.I stood for election to be a strong voice for the communities and industries that are the backbone of the north-east. Our fishing industry is woven into the identity of many coastal communities across the region.
Official Report
Meeting date:
25 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 25 June 2026 [Draft]
His dedication to public service has been an example to many.I stood for election to be a strong voice for the communities and industries that are the backbone of the north-east. Our fishing industry is woven into the identity of many coastal communities across the region.
Official Report
Meeting date:
24 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 24 June 2026 [Draft]
When concerns were raised about the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, we fought the fight. When our fishing industry needed a voice, we were there for it.
