Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

Time for Reflection Rev. Alasdair Macleod, Moderator, Free Church of Scotland followed by Topical Questions Evelyn Tweed S6T-02909 1. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with SEPA and Scottish Water regarding the serious diesel pollution incident that has taken place in the River Dochart and the environmental risk to the wider River Tay system following reports that diesel spread to Loch Tay over the weekend. Stephen Kerr S6T-02910 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported disclosure that £96.2 million has been spent by NHS Scotland on damages, legal expenses and associated costs linked to maternity and obstetric care. Jamie Greene S6T-02917 3. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Audit Scotland will investigate investment arrangements at ScotWind. followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill Graeme Dey S6M-20879 That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated, those time limits being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended or otherwise not in progress: Groups 1 and 2: 1 hour 5 minutes Groups 3 to 5: 2 hours 10 minutes Groups 6 and 7: 3 hours. Further details available for S6M-20879 Graham Simpson S6M-20865 That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-20865 followed by Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: 85th Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz Marie McNair S6M-20595 That the Parliament commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz on 13 and 14 March 2026; understands that on these days in 1941, 439 Luftwaffe bombers dropped more than 1,000 bombs in their raid over the Clydeside, which killed 528 people from Clydebank and seriously injured 617, with Second Avenue having the highest number of deaths; notes that the bombings resulted in Clydebank experiencing a massive loss of housing, with 12,000 houses in the town damaged and 4,300 completely destroyed; further notes that the main targets were the armaments factory in the Singer Sewing Machine works, John Brown & Company’s shipyard and Beardmore’s engine works; acknowledges what it sees as the huge impact the Blitz had on Clydebank, causing incomprehensible hardship, anger and sadness; commends the people of Clydebank for their resilience and celebrates the heroes who saved victims on these dark days and helped with the rebuilding efforts; pays tribute to those who lost their lives, and promises to never forget. Further details available for S6M-20595