Meeting of the Parliament

General Questions Katy Clark S6O-05499 1. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the greater use of private bodies to deliver public services, what its position is on whether freedom of information law should be reformed to close loopholes, strengthen the powers of the Scottish Information Commissioner and enable the speedier extension of the coverage of freedom of information to relevant bodies. Maurice Golden S6O-05500 2. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent changes to SQA policy permitting internet-enabled devices, such as Chromebooks, in exams, what action it is taking to ensure that pupils who rely on speech-to-text as their normal way of working are not, in practice, prevented from using this technology during exams. Davy Russell S6O-05501 3. [Not Lodged] Kenneth Gibson S6O-05502 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group will be successfully concluded. Clare Haughey S6O-05503 5. To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities to enable them to explore partnership or franchise approaches to public transport. Kevin Stewart S6O-05504 6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to boost the economy of Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland. Douglas Ross S6O-05505 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether the First Minister and the rest of the Cabinet are ashamed that the written case for Scottish Ministers and the Lord Advocate in the judicial review of the SPS Policy for the management of Transgender People in Custody, did not include a single mention of women's rights. Jamie Hepburn S6O-05506 8. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the removal of peak rail fares. followed by First Minister’s Questions Russell Findlay S6F-04667 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-04668 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-04669 3. Question to be taken in Chamber. Jamie Greene S6F-04670 4. To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will make further changes to the draft Budget 2026-27 published in January in relation to business rates, hospices and the care sector. Michelle Thomson S6F-04672 5. To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will maintain its manifesto commitment to freeze income tax rates and bands. Rachael Hamilton S6F-04675 6. To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will provide an update on the Service Delivery Review of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. followed by Members’ Business: Daniel Johnson: Securing a Long-term Home for Edinburgh South FC Daniel Johnson S6M-20146 That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the significant contribution that Edinburgh South FC (ESFC) Inch Park Community Sports Club makes to grassroots sport and community participation across the Edinburgh Southern constituency; notes that the ESFC is one of the largest community football organisations in the country, with over 1,000 players across 75 teams, and supported by more than 200 volunteers; understands that the area of Inch Park, which is known locally as the "nursery site" has been identified as the preferred location for a new all-weather pitch and new changing facilities to support year-round participation and reduce cancellations; acknowledges that ESFC's plans have received support from the SFA; notes calls encouraging more local authorities and leisure centres to work alongside football clubs to secure sustainable long-term homes for clubs; believes that good access to high-quality and affordable football facilities is essential to supporting participation, improving health and wellbeing and offering opportunities for young people in communities across Scotland, and recognises what it sees as the important role that grassroots football clubs play nationwide in fostering inclusion, developing talent and strengthening communities. Further details available for S6M-20146