Join us for First Minister’s Questions live from the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, starting with General Questions to Ministers and followed by FMQs.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
11:40am General Questions
Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-04362
1. To ask the Scottish Government how it will reduce any administrative burdens on GPs across the Highlands and Islands to allow them to spend more time treating patients.
Claire Baker S6O-04363
2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will reach a decision regarding extending the terms of reference for the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh.
Jeremy Balfour S6O-04364
3. To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, which two local authority areas have been identified as areas for the planned homelessness prevention pilots, in light of reports that the pilots are due to commence in spring 2025.
Ariane Burgess S6O-04365
4. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is, regarding any potential impact on the environment, to reports that Mowi Scotland, a multi-national fish farming company, has purchased Sanda Island in Argyll and Bute.
Alex Rowley
5. [Withdrawn]
Annie Wells S6O-04367
6. To ask the Scottish Government when Public Health Scotland will produce updated statistics on the screening rates for cervical cancer.
Bob Doris S6O-04368
7. To ask the Scottish Government how many new-build social and mid-market rental properties have been delivered in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency in the last 10 years.
Meghan Gallacher S6O-04369
8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any correspondence it has had with the UK Government and the Scottish Public Pensions Agency regarding the legacy of the Scottish Police Pension 1987 Scheme.
12:00pm First Minister’s Questions
Russell Findlay S6F-03831
1. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar S6F-03832
2. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-03836
3. To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet.
Michael Matheson S6F-03857
4. To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the recent study by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit regarding the contribution of the net zero sector to the UK and Scotland’s economy.
Brian Whittle S6F-03839
5. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to support farmers responding to threats to livestock from disease.
Mark Ruskell S6F-03851
6. To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will protect the lives of racing greyhounds.
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