Meeting of the Parliament

General Questions Meghan Gallacher S6O-02053 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it produces guidance for local government on how allegations of sexual misconduct against councillors should be handled. Clare Adamson S6O-02054 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what its initial assessment is of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on Scotland's economy. Edward Mountain S6O-02055 3. To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin to set out its proposals for the NHS Scotland Infrastructure Investment Plan, post-2026, in relation to new-build hospitals. Colin Smyth S6O-02056 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the reported exodus of dentists from NHS dentistry. Willie Rennie 5. [Withdrawn] Rona Mackay S6O-02058 6. To ask the Scottish Government when it last assessed access to GP services in rural areas. Stephen Kerr S6O-02059 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the status of NHS Forth Valley since its escalation to Stage 4 of NHS Scotland's National Performance Framework. Colin Beattie S6O-02060 8. To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to eliminate any spillages of sewage from the sewer network into rivers and lochs. followed by First Minister's Questions Douglas Ross S6F-01934 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-01935 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-01944 3. To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet. Fiona Hyslop S6F-01959 4. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the AR6 synthesis report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Stephen Kerr S6F-01940 5. To ask the First Minister what the outcomes have been of the Scottish Government's "defining mission" to tackle the poverty-related attainment gap. Jackie Baillie S6F-01960 6. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to tackle the reportedly high levels of delayed discharge, which are estimated to have cost over £161 million in 2022-23 to date. followed by Statement by the First Minister followed by Response to the First Minister's Statement followed by Members' Business — S6M-07686 Pauline McNeill: Supporting Taxi Drivers That the Parliament recognises the contribution that taxi drivers make to the economy, connectivity and cultural life of Glasgow and the Greater Glasgow region; believes that taxi drivers provide a vital service to people who have mobility problems that make other forms of public transport unsuitable; understands that the service that taxi drivers provide does much to support what it sees as Glasgow’s important night-time economy and hospitality industry, as well as provide the transport options which contribute to making Glasgow a UNESCO World City of Music; recognises the longstanding charity work carried out by Glasgow’s taxi drivers through events such the Glasgow Taxi Outing To Troon; considers that recent years have brought unprecedented challenges to taxi drivers, with the COVID-19 pandemic reducing passenger numbers, and significant regulation changes from Glasgow City Council mandating vehicle changes which, it believes, are unaffordable to many within the industry; notes the campaign from some taxi drivers for a fair implementation of new regulations, and congratulates the sector for all it contributes to the city. followed by Portfolio Questions Education and Skills Marie McNair S6O-02045 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the safe removal of asbestos from school premises. Maurice Golden S6O-02046 2. To ask the Scottish Government how the education system encourages a better understanding of circular economy principles and skills. Pauline McNeill S6O-02047 3. To ask the Scottish Government what mitigations the Scottish Qualifications Authority will have in place during this year's exam diet for any senior phase pupils who have been adversely affected by targeted strike action. Douglas Lumsden S6O-02048 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce bullying in schools. Sue Webber S6O-02049 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve childcare support. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-02050 6. To ask the Scottish Government how many school pupils in the Highlands and Islands are currently being taught in schools that are not of a "good" or "satisfactory" suitability. Carol Mochan S6O-02051 7. To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to increasing the income threshold for free school meal eligibility for families not currently covered by any free school meal entitlement. Annabelle Ewing S6O-02052 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Developing the Young Workforce programme in Fife. followed by Scottish Government Debate: Employment Support for Veterans and their Families Keith Brown S6M-08332 That the Parliament acknowledges the importance of Scotland’s veterans and Armed Forces community and greatly values the significant contribution that it continues to make to Scotland; recognises the challenges that some veterans can face when transitioning out of the military, particularly in relation to employment; notes the work of the Scottish Government to address these issues and improve the employment prospects of veterans and their families; understands that poor mental and physical health may exacerbate barriers to employment for some veterans, and agrees that the Scottish Government should continue to work in partnership across the Scottish public, private and charitable sectors, and with other devolved administrations and the UK Government, to ensure that the veterans and Armed Forces community receives the best possible support and access to employability, healthcare and other services across Scotland. Edward Mountain S6M-08332.1 As an amendment to motion S6M-08332 in the name of Keith Brown (Employment Support for Veterans and their Families), insert at end “, and notes the importance of the close working relationships between Armed Forces bases and their respective local authorities, allowing for the potential development of improved social, health, educational and employment opportunities for service families and the communities that they live in.” Paul Sweeney S6M-08332.2 As an amendment to motion S6M-08332 in the name of Keith Brown (Employment Support for Veterans and their Families), insert at end ", and calls on the Scottish Government to enhance tailored support services available to veterans by scaling up examples of successful models, such as the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association and Glasgow City Council's Glasgow's Helping Heroes service, to become national standards." followed by Decision Time