Join us for the first First Minister’s Questions in 2025, live from the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, starting with General Questions to Ministers.
Scottish Parliament – First Minister’s Questions.
11:40am General Questions
Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-04177
1. To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to taxi drivers in Glasgow to help them comply with the Low Emission Zone.
Karen Adam S6O-04178
2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported calls from constituents to save local government services, in light of reports that some services across Banffshire and Buchan Coast are under threat of closure.
Stephen Kerr S6O-04179
3. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform planning regulations to enable the construction of new nuclear power stations.
Finlay Carson S6O-04180
4. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to invest in frontline primary healthcare to support rural pharmacies.
Sue Webber S6O-04181
5. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to strengthen Scotland’s ferry fleet over the coming year.
Kevin Stewart S6O-04182
6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the impact of the increase in employer national insurance contributions on the public and third sectors in Scotland.
Paul O’Kane S6O-04183
7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue the Investing in Communities Fund into the 2025-26 financial year, in light of reported concerns that funding may not continue for supported community projects.
Michelle Thomson S6O-04184
8. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on households experiencing fuel poverty in Scotland, particularly in rural and off-gas grid areas, what communication it has had with relevant third parties regarding the ending of the Radio Teleswitch Service.
12:00pm First Minister’s Questions
Russell Findlay S6F-03671
1. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar S6F-03672
2. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-03675
3. To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet.
Clare Haughey S6F-03687
4. To ask the First Minister, in light of recent freezing temperatures, whether he will provide an update on what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support low-income households with their energy bills.
Liz Smith S6F-03677
5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is regarding the latest reported concerns on the use of Hikvision CCTV devices by local authorities in Scotland.
Maggie Chapman S6F-03691
6. To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the effectiveness of the National Planning Framework 4 principles in creating sustainable places across Scotland that enhance human and environmental wellbeing.
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