Wednesday 25 February 2026 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Revised at 2:20pm Today's Business Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 9:00am Rural Affairs and Islands Committee 2:00 pm Motion of Condolence 9:30am Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee followed by Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; 9:30am Education, Children and Young People Finance and Local Government Committee followed by Ministerial Statement: Protecting 9:30am Public Audit Committee Children from Harm 10:00am Criminal Justice Committee followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget 1:00pm Net Zero, Energy and Transport (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill Committee followed by Urgent Question: Stephen Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the March 2025 memorandum relating to the Peter Murrell case was not referenced by the Lord Advocate during her appearance last week when answering an Urgent Question from Michael Marra MSP regarding her briefing of the First Minister. followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 6:15 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: Gillian Mackay: Recognising the Contribution that Football Clubs and their Fans Make to Society Wednesday 25 February 2026 1 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Motion of Condolence S6M-20721 John Swinney: Motion of Condolence—That the Parliament expresses its shock and sadness following the death of Jeane Freeman; appreciates her long contribution to public life and politics, including as the MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Minister for Social Security, where she established Social Security Scotland, and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport during the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises the high esteem in which she was held by civic society and colleagues in all parties, and offers its deepest sympathy and condolences to her partner, family and many...