Meeting of the Parliament

Note: This video contains Gaelic language and English interpreted audio. The default audio channel ('und') will feature speeches made in Gaelic. To listen to English interpreted audio: 1. Click on the ellipsis button in the video player controls 2. Click on und (und) 3. Click on en (en) 4. Click the ellipsis button again to close the player settings Some of this debate may take place in Scots. To assist your understanding you can find translations for Scots words here: dsl.ac.uk Time for Reflection Neil Crabtree, Conflict Negotiator followed by Topical Questions Jackie Baillie S6T-02591 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to reduce ambulance turnaround times at hospitals, in light of figures showing that so far in 2025 more than half of conveyances recorded a turnaround time of longer than 45 minutes. Meghan Gallacher S6T-02590 2. To ask the Scottish Government how many transgender prisoners have had their criminal records erased, following a self-identification process and changing of their birth name. followed by Ministerial Statement: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan - Annual Progress Report 2024-25 followed by Ministerial Statement: Delivering Reform and Renewal for Health and Social Care followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Languages Bill Kate Forbes S6M-17966 That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Languages Bill be passed. followed by Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-17933 Bill Kidd: Ongoing Crisis in Gaza That the Parliament echoes the "grave concerns" of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the reportedly catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza; notes the calls, including from constituents in Glasgow Anniesland, for an immediate ceasefire and the safe release of all hostages, alongside the immediate and unconditional lifting of all restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza, and further notes the belief that international recognition of a sovereign independent state of Palestine, as part of a two-state solution, is the fundamental pillar upon which a lasting peace in the Middle East depends.