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
Christine Grahame
1. [Not Lodged]
Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-02382
2. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement the rural affairs secretary has had with the fishing industry in communities that may be impacted by its proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas.
Gordon MacDonald S6O-02383
3. To ask the Scottish Government how many paramedic students have accessed the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary since its introduction in July 2021.
Jeremy Balfour S6O-02384
4. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide continuity in education for children leaving the MS Victoria in the coming weeks.
Willie Rennie S6O-02385
5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to ensure a fair application of funds from EventScotland and Creative Scotland to every part of Scotland.
Claire Baker S6O-02386
6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it is on track to meet its target of halving the child obesity rate by 2030.
Sharon Dowey S6O-02387
7. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the final report of the independent review of the skills delivery landscape.
Ross Greer S6O-02388
8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to strengthen tenants’ rights.
12:00pm First Minister’s Questions
Douglas Ross S6F-02233
1. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar S6F-02234
2. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Stephen Kerr S6F-02250
3. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the future and viability of rural schools.
John Mason S6F-02252
4. To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to mark Clean Air Day.
Brian Whittle S6F-02247
5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reported concerns that its proposals to ban gas and other direct emission heating systems in new build homes from next year could have a serious adverse impact on the housing sector.
Christine Grahame S6F-02243
6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that Scotland’s leading animal welfare charity, the Scottish SPCA, is in financial crisis.
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