Join us for First Minister’s Questions, live from the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, starting with General Questions to Ministers.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
11:40am General Questions
Finlay Carson S6O-01636
1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on any discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding infrastructure.
James Dornan S6O-01637
2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any recent engagement it has had with the energy sector regarding support for those at risk of fuel poverty.
Jenni Minto S6O-01638
3. To ask the Scottish Government what recent dialogue it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
Martin Whitfield
4. [Not Lodged]
Ruth Maguire S6O-01640
5. To ask the Scottish Government how citizens can influence energy consent planning decisions made under the section 36 application process.
Alex Rowley S6O-01641
6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address reported declining numbers of National 5 and Higher pupils taking STEM subjects in schools.
Jeremy Balfour S6O-01642
7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to ban the installation of replacement fossil fuel boilers from 2025.
Annabelle Ewing S6O-01643
8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding the reinstatement of the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route.
12:00pm First Minister’s Questions
Douglas Ross S6F-01578
1. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar S6F-01579
2. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Gillian Mackay S6F-01600
3. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that alcohol sport sponsorship can cause harm to vulnerable groups such as young people and those in recovery.
Gillian Martin S6F-01585
4. To ask the First Minister what impact any proposed reduction in the number of overseas student visas will have on Scottish universities.
Jeremy Balfour S6F-01589
5. To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will mark the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Michael Marra S6F-01601
6. To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will provide an urgent update on its discussions with the EIS after the announcement of new strike dates.
Brian Whittle S6F-01586
7. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to build on the enduring legacy of Doddie Weir and support efforts to cure MND and similar neurological conditions.
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