Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

General Questions Mark Ruskell S6O-05664 1. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of NHS Tayside having stopped accepting referrals for children without co-existing mental health disorders in March 2025, what further action it has taken to support children in accessing timely autism spectrum disorder assessments. Liam Kerr S6O-05665 2. To ask the Scottish Government how it expects NHS Grampian to address a projected deficit of £76 million for 2026-27, in light of it having already made £62 million of savings in 2025-26 and requiring a further £40 million of budget reductions in 2026-27. Douglas Lumsden S6O-05666 3. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding the 2017 Best Start plan to downgrade the number of level 3 neonatal intensive care units from eight to three. Dr Sandesh Gulhane S6O-05667 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it would assess its handling of the NHS. Submitting member has a registered interest. Jeremy Balfour S6O-05668 5. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether the current levels of Pupil Support Assistant staffing in schools to support pupils with Additional Support for Learning are adequate, including steps required where shortages exist. Douglas Ross S6O-05669 6. To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Lord Advocate briefed the First Minister that suspects arrested on alleged embezzlement charges as part of Operation Branchform were not being charged, before the individuals themselves had been notified. Craig Hoy S6O-05670 7. To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with Police Scotland and law enforcement agencies regarding actions to disrupt illegal drug activities, including cannabis farming. Fergus Ewing S6O-05671 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether the planned restoration of all vaccination services for children at GP practices in NHS Highland will go ahead from April. followed by First Minister’s Questions Russell Findlay S6F-04755 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-04756 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Gillian Mackay S6F-04757 3. Question to be taken in Chamber. Stuart McMillan S6F-04772 4. To ask the First Minister, following the Union Street fire in Glasgow, what discussions the Scottish Government has had with Network Rail regarding the organisation having a greater say over what types of businesses can be located in close vicinity to key transport hubs such as Glasgow Central. Edward Mountain S6F-04773 5. To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to regulate deposit fees in care homes. Katy Clark S6F-04758 6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that the Scottish Information Commissioner is taking legal advice on further legal action against the Scottish Government and his comments that he “can no longer trust the Government to handle this information unsupervised". followed by Members’ Business: Towards the Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine Kenneth Gibson S6M-20434 That the Parliament recognises that 24 February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine following the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and proxy war in Donetsk and Luhansk; believes that Russian forces continue to indiscriminately bombard Ukrainian cities and control around one fifth of Ukraine’s territory, including Luhansk, Crimea and most of Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia; considers that fighting and air strikes have resulted in over 53,000 civilian casualties and that President Putin’s veiled threats throughout the war to use nuclear weapons have raised fears of escalation; notes that around 3.7 million people are internally displaced in Ukraine and roughly 6.9 million refugees are recorded globally, including over 29,000 Ukrainians who arrived in Scotland, including in Cunninghame North, with a sponsor in Scotland through the Homes for Ukraine scheme; acknowledges the immense military casualties suffered by both sides, particularly Russia, given what it sees as its profligate use of manpower; notes the view that any ceasefire or settlement that cedes territory or lacks binding security guarantees could allow Russia to regroup and renew attacks, and that this would create the risk of a Carthaginian peace intended to permanently weaken and then annexe Ukraine; further notes the view that robust international support, including military, economic and humanitarian assistance, is essential to enable the survival of Ukraine, deter further aggression and secure a just and lasting peace, and expresses solidarity with the people and armed forces of Ukraine. Further details available for S6M-20434 followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions Kevin Stewart S6O-05645 1. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing available to the Non-Government Bills Unit. Douglas Ross S6O-05683 2. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamentary business during the current session has impacted on parliamentary resources, particularly in light of the large volume of stage 3 proceedings in the final weeks. Tim Eagle S6O-05646 3. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what the estimated annual staff resource cost is to the SPCB of administering the random selection and processing system for oral questions that result in a "not lodged" status. Douglas Lumsden S6O-05647 4. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether the Edinburgh accommodation allowance for MSPs will be reviewed, in light of the City of Edinburgh Council announcing that, from 1 April 2026, the premium applied to council tax on second homes will increase from 100% to 300%. Richard Leonard S6O-05643 5. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will reinstate the bust of Michael "Mick" McGahey previously displayed in the Garden Lobby. Submitting member has a registered interest. Gillian Mackay S6O-05680 6. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and SPS staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup. Martin Whitfield S6O-05682 7. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what its response is to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee announcement on pastoral support for MSPs that was made in the Chamber on 10 March. John Mason S6O-05644 8. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, regarding its role in staffing and resourcing the Lobbying Register, what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the register in its current form. followed by Portfolio Questions Climate Action and Energy, and Transport Stephanie Callaghan S6O-05672 1. [Withdrawn] Meghan Gallacher S6O-05673 2. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent further job losses in the oil and gas supply chain as a result of the energy transition. Sarah Boyack S6O-05674 3. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the regulatory framework currently in place to monitor the development and operation of data centres in Scotland, in relation to ensuring that their energy use, water consumption and any environmental impacts are being effectively controlled. Miles Briggs S6O-05675 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make an announcement regarding the development of the Sheriffhall Junction before the end of the parliamentary session. Richard Leonard S6O-05676 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it is content with the governance, accountability and delivery of both Scotland’s water supply and wastewater treatment services. Ash Regan S6O-05677 6. To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to reduce journey times and congestion for commuters travelling to and from Edinburgh and East Lothian, including measures to progress with the delayed upgrade of Sheriffhall Roundabout and to improve transport reliability across the region. Ariane Burgess S6O-05678 7. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its environmental strategy and responsibilities, what evaluation it has made of the UK Government’s Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026. Foysol Choudhury S6O-05679 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to formally define "green" to ensure alignment with net zero targets in its designation of data centres as a "national priority". followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill Graeme Dey S6M-21148 That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) 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 to 3: 25 minutes Groups 4 to 6: 1 hour. Further details available for S6M-21148 followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill Graeme Dey S6M-21147 That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Crofting and Scottish Land Court 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 to 3: 45 minutes Groups 4 to 6: 1 hour 35 minutes Groups 7 to 9: 2 hours. Further details available for S6M-21147 followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill Natalie Don-Innes S6M-21102 That the Parliament agrees that the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-21102 followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme Resolution Jackson Carlaw S6M-21143 That the Parliament, recognising that the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (the SPCB) carried out a review of the Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme approved by Resolution of the Parliament of 2 March 2021— (a) in exercise of the powers conferred by section 81(2), (5)(b) and 85(5) of the Scotland Act 1998— (i) confers functions on the SPCB to reimburse members in respect of expenses and cost incurred in each financial year in accordance with the Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme (the Scheme) annexed as Annex 1 to this Resolution and confers other functions on the SPCB as specified in the Scheme; (ii) determines that the various limits on expenses or costs under the Scheme are as set out in the Schedule of Rates annexed as Annex 2 to this Resolution and that such limits are applicable until the SPCB exercises its power under the Scheme to uprate or vary them; (iii) confers other functions on the SPCB as specified in the Scheme; and (iv) approves the Scheme; (b) determines that the Scheme shall come into effect on 8 May 2026; (c) rescinds, with effect from 8 May 2026, the Resolution of the Parliament of 2 March 2021 (and as last amended). Further details available for S6M-21143 followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Party Leaders’ Expenses Scheme Resolution Jackson Carlaw S6M-21144 That the Parliament, recognising that the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (the SPCB) carried out a review of the Party Leaders’ Allowances Scheme approved by Resolution of the Parliament of 21 March 2002— (a) in exercise of the powers conferred by section 81(2), (5)(b) and 85(5) of the Scotland Act 1998— (i) confers functions on the SPCB to reimburse party leaders in respect of expenses and cost incurred in each financial year in accordance with the Party Leaders’ Expenses Scheme (the Scheme) annexed as Annex 1 to this Resolution and confers other functions on the SPCB as specified in the Scheme; (ii) determines that the various limits on expenses or costs under the Scheme are as set out in the Scheme annexed to this Resolution and that such limits are applicable until the SPCB exercises its power under the Scheme to uprate or vary them; (iii) confers other functions on the SPCB as specified in the Scheme; and (iv) approves the Scheme; (b) determines that the Scheme shall come into effect on 8 May 2026(c) rescinds, with effect from 8 May 2026, any previous resolution of the Parliament in relation to party leader expenses. Further details available for S6M-21144 followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6) Martin Whitfield S6M-21053 That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes arising from the Committee’s report ‘Strengthening committees’ effectiveness’ (SP Paper 977), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annex A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21053 followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 4th Report, 2026 (Session 6) Martin Whitfield S6M-21052 That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 4th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order Rule changes - Related to Gender Sensitive Audit recommendations on Parliamentary Bureau Membership, Election of Presiding Officer/Deputy Presiding Officers and SPCB Membership (SP Paper 978), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annex A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21052 followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6) Martin Whitfield S6M-21049 That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Orders rule changes – Elected Conveners (SP Paper 1033), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21049 followed by Decision Time