Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

Portfolio Questions Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Stuart McMillan S6O-04930 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums Steering Group and its work to consider Scotland’s involvement in empire, colonialism and historic slavery and how this can be addressed using museum collections and museum spaces, including the potential for a standalone slavery or human rights museum. Daniel Johnson S6O-04931 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the Creative Industries Leadership Group. Alexander Stewart S6O-04932 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure freedom of expression is respected at cultural venues. Roz McCall S6O-04933 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it is planning to make any changes to Historic Environment Scotland. Evelyn Tweed S6O-04934 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding action to support gender equality in the arts and culture sector’s workforce. Murdo Fraser S6O-04935 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of its position on making all future funding for arts organisations conditional on the applicant’s commitment to protecting freedom of expression. Mark Griffin S6O-04936 7. To ask the Scottish Government when the culture secretary last met with Creative Scotland to discuss the future of Cumbernauld Theatre, in light of reported concerns about its funding. Michelle Thomson S6O-04937 8. To ask the Scottish Government on what basis it will assess the contribution of Scotland’s performing arts organisations in advance of the next Budget. Justice and Home Affairs Annie Wells S6O-04938 1. To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to address gang-related violence. Alexander Burnett S6O-04939 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that 183 police stations need repairs, 177 contain asbestos and four contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Bob Doris S6O-04940 3. To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison. Liam McArthur S6O-04941 4. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of concerns being raised in communities across the Highlands and Islands in relation to land auctions involving potentially misleading advertising, what action it will take to ensure that people who believe they have been affected by such practices have recourse under Scots law, including access to legal representation and support. Sue Webber S6O-04942 5. To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to address the illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. Paul Sweeney S6O-04943 6. To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken to improve the rehabilitation of people who are subject to short prison sentences. Maggie Chapman (S6O-04944) 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any discussions it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service about role expansion for firefighters. Claire Baker S6O-04945 8. To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with authorities in Mid Scotland and Fife to address antisocial behaviour. followed by Ministerial Statement: Alexander Dennis Limited followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill Angela Constance S6M-18883 That the Parliament agrees that the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-18883 followed by Decision Time followed by Members' Business-S6M-18614: Bill Kidd: Nuclear Incidents That the Parliament notes reports of the disclosure of a number of safety incidents at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (Faslane) and the Royal Naval Armaments Depot Coulport, including the second Category A incident in two years; further notes that the UK Government and Ministry of Defence documentation has confirmed a number of "near-miss" incidents and safety breaches, including the radioactive contamination of Loch Long; notes what it sees as the concerns of constituents in Glasgow Anniesland and people across Scotland, and recognises the importance of ensuring the highest safety standards at these sites, particularly given their proximity to communities in Argyll and Bute and the wider west of Scotland. Further details available for S6M-18614 followed by Members' Business — S6M-17234 Pam Gosal: Welcoming the Supreme Court’s Judgment on the Definition of the Word "Woman" That the Parliament welcomes and respects the judgment of the Supreme Court of the UK on 16 April 2025 in the case, For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers; recognises that the court unanimously ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological woman and biological sex; congratulates For Women Scotland on what it sees as the group’s hard work and dedication in protecting and strengthening women’s rights; considers that this decision will have many implications for the rights of women and girls, including those living in East and West Dunbartonshire, and notes calls on the Scottish Government to review its policies to ensure that these are in line with the law. Further details available for S6M-17234