Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

Motion of Condolence John Swinney S6M-20721 That the Parliament expresses its shock and sadness following the death of Jeane Freeman; appreciates her long contribution to public life and politics, including as the MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Minister for Social Security, where she established Social Security Scotland, and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport during the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises the high esteem in which she was held by civic society and colleagues in all parties, and offers its deepest sympathy and condolences to her partner, family and many friends. Further details available for S6M-20721 followed by Portfolio Questions Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic Annabelle Ewing S6O-05547 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on support provided to the Mossmorran workforce, following the early closure of the ExxonMobil Fife Ethylene Plant. Paul Sweeney S6O-05548 2. To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the finance available for commercial shipbuilding projects at Scottish shipyards, including how the competitiveness of this compares with that of other European nations with commercial shipbuilding industries. R Submitting member has a registered interest. Bill Kidd S6O-05549 3. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic contribution of the Scottish food and drink sector to Scotland’s international exports. Carol Mochan S6O-05550 4. To ask the Scottish Government, following Orbex entering administration, what the likelihood is of the public purse receiving a return on the money invested in the company by the Scottish National Investment Bank. George Adam S6O-05551 5. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis has been undertaken of the Scottish economy’s performance since the UK withdrew from the EU. Jamie Hepburn S6O-05552 6. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any benefits brought by the banking hub model that is operated by Post Office Ltd and funded by Cash Access UK. Murdo Fraser S6O-05553 7. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the tourism industry. Dr Pam Gosal MBE S6O-05554 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Institute of Chartered Accountants stating there is a "lack of a clear, long-term economic strategy for Scotland”. Finance and Local Government Emma Roddick S6O-05555 1. [Not Lodged] Liam McArthur S6O-05556 2. To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish responses to its consultation on a potential point of entry levy. Rachael Hamilton S6O-05557 3. To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its draft Budget 2026-27 to support women in enterprise, including in the Scottish Borders. Craig Hoy S6O-05558 4. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Recent changes and the future outlook for Scottish Government funding. Maggie Chapman S6O-05559 5. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment the finance secretary has made of the impact of lengthy national budget consultation processes on the financial sustainability of third sector organisations in north east Scotland. Jeremy Balfour S6O-05560 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether regulations rectifying the oversight whereby children in receipt of the Scottish Child Disability Payment were not receiving an exemption under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 will be introduced before the end of the current parliamentary session. Katy Clark S6O-05561 7. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that local authorities receive fair and sustainable funding settlements. Neil Bibby S6O-05562 8. To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to local authorities for the delivery of the Learn to Swim programme in its Budget 2026-27. followed by Ministerial Statement: Protecting Children from Harm followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill Shona Robison S6M-20860 That the Parliament agrees that the Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-20860 followed by Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: Recognising the Contribution that Football Clubs and their Fans Make to Society Gillian Mackay S6M-20769 That the Parliament notes that football is one of the most loved and successful sports in the country and that Scotland boasts some of the most loyal supporters anywhere in Europe, but believes that, often, fans feel they are taken for granted or are an afterthought; considers that, across the country, including in the Central Scotland region, supporters groups and community trusts or charitable foundations attached to professional clubs are often enhancing their environment and giving back to those who find themselves in challenging situations, from foodbank collections to mental health initiatives; believes that football fans are often the beating heart of their communities, creating unity in spaces where division can be prevalent; considers that, with rising living costs, varying ticket prices and high transport costs, the current landscape is making it difficult for working-class fans and families to afford to follow their club, an outlet, it believes, that allows hundreds of thousands of people across the country an escapism and a sense of optimism in a time of struggle; recognises that a price cap has been in place in England for over a decade and means that travelling fans do not pay more than £30 for a ticket, yet understands that no such cap exists at present in Scotland; notes the calls for all 42 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs, as well as the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to put fans first; further notes the view that the voices of supporters should be heard by decision makers and amplified within the Scottish Parliament, and notes the belief that those running the national game should listen to the calls from the Scottish Supporters Collective and many fans across the country and cap away football ticket prices at £25. Further details available for S6M-20769