(S5O-01132) followed by Ministerial Statement: Education Governance Next Steps followed by Scottish Government Debate: Recognise and Celebrate Edinburgh s ’ International Festivals in their 70th Anniversary Year S5M-06073 Fiona Hyslop: Recognise and Celebrate Edinburgh s International Festivals in ’ their 70th Anniversary Year That the Parliament recognises the success and impact of — Edinburgh s world-leading international festivals, which are in their 70th year; notes that the ’ festivals, their partners, supporters, funders, artists and audiences make an invaluable contribution to Edinburgh and Scotland s communities and wider society, economy and culture, and ’ Thursday 15 June 2017 3 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar acknowledges and celebrates the impact that the festivals have made establishing Scotland s ’ place internationally as innovators, thinkers and cultural leaders, and for providing a welcome to the world, while maintaining and growing their world-leading status.