Meeting of the Parliament

General Questions Miles Briggs S6O-05206 1. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of police officers in Edinburgh and the Lothians, in light of the growth in the population of south east Scotland and any additional policing duties in the capital. Jackie Dunbar S6O-05207 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made towards issuing Scottish Government bonds, in light of Scotland's recent high credit ratings. George Adam S6O-05208 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to preserve and enhance historic buildings in Scotland's town centres. Alexander Stewart S6O-05209 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its just transition plan for the Mossmorran petrochemical site. Colin Beattie S6O-05210 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the progress on the A720 Sheriffhall roundabout project. Beatrice Wishart S6O-05211 6. To ask the Scottish Government what measures it can take to ensure that critical national infrastructure serves the local communities hosting it and is built safely, securely and in a way that is sensitive to the landscape around it. Michael Marra S6O-05212 7. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting stability and growth in Scotland’s video games sector, including what engagement it has had with Rockstar Games, in light of reports of recent staff dismissals. Carol Mochan S6O-05213 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the financial sustainability of Ayrshire College. followed by First Minister’s Questions Russell Findlay S6F-04475 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-04476 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Ross Greer S6F-04477 3. Question to be taken in Chamber. Kenneth Gibson S6F-04479 4. To ask the First Minister what impact the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland. Dr Pam Gosal MBE S6F-04480 5. To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Alex Rowley S6F-04483 6. To ask the First Minister, in light of ExxonMobil's announcement of the closure of the Mossmorran ethylene plant, what action the Scottish Government is taking to mitigate any damage this will cause to the Cowdenbeath area and the wider Scottish economy. followed by Members' Business: Jackson Carlaw: Glasgow City Council's Plans for an At-city-boundary Congestion Charge and a Toll on Using the Clyde Tunnel Jackson Carlaw S6M-19510 That the Parliament notes proposals from Glasgow City Council to introduce an at-city-boundary congestion charge and a toll on using the Clyde Tunnel; recognises that at a meeting of the local authority's Economy, Housing, Transport and Regeneration City Policy Committee on 19 August 2025, it was confirmed that the council would continue to investigate the possibility of putting in place the congestion charge and tolling the tunnel; understands that, if a congestion charge was introduced, it would result in motorists from other local authority areas, including the neighbouring East Renfrewshire, being charged each time that they drive into the city, for reasons such as work, healthcare and education; acknowledges that motorists would also be subject to a further charge if they pass through the Clyde Tunnel in the event that a toll is put in place, and notes the view that, as these plans from Glasgow City Council could have a widespread impact on motorists, and particularly if other local authorities responded by introducing equivalent congestion charges, it is appropriate for Scotland's national parliament to debate the proposals. Further details available for S6M-19510