Meeting of the Parliament

General Questions Clare Haughey S6O-05010 1. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the closure of any Jobcentres in Scotland. Maurice Golden S6O-05011 2. To ask the Scottish Government what the current state of readiness is for the upcoming ban on biodegradable municipal waste to landfill. David Torrance S6O-05012 3. To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that Scotland remains at the forefront of hydrogen development and deployment. Gordon MacDonald S6O-05013 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the steps that it is taking to support innovation and entrepreneurship in Scotland. Liam McArthur S6O-05014 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to reintroducing the "shared cabin" policy as a condition of the next Northern Isles Ferry Services contract. Bob Doris S6O-05015 6. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the climate action secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to encourage homeowners to decarbonise their properties as part of Scotland’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2045. Stephen Kerr S6O-05016 7. To ask the Scottish Government what measures it has in place to ensure that public body officials do not misuse their position for personal gain. Willie Rennie S6O-05017 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will change the college and university funding frameworks to reflect the hybrid nature of Scotland's Rural College, which has both higher and further education provision. followed by First Minister's Questions Russell Findlay S6F-04341 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-04342 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Ross Greer S6F-04343 3. Question to be taken in Chamber. Gordon MacDonald S6F-04356 4. To ask the First Minister, regarding the potential impact on marginalised communities and public services in Scotland, what the Scottish Government’s response is to UK Government proposals to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme. Liz Smith S6F-04345 5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on whether NHS Tayside should exempt legal claims by former patients of Professor Sam Eljamel from the three-year time-bar which is currently in place. Jackie Baillie S6F-04352 6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reported comments from the chair of the British Medical Association in Scotland, that Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes". followed by Members' Business — S6M-18953 Ariane Burgess: Investing in Rail to Unlock the Wealth and Economic Potential of the Highlands Ariane Burgess S6M-18953 That the Parliament believes that the Highland Main Line is a crucial transport link supporting tourism, freight transport and many vibrant communities; understands with concern that, despite this, two thirds of the 118-mile line, which it considers to be a critical route, remains single track and diesel operated, resulting in journey times that are reportedly similar to those from the Victorian era; believes that this results in frequent delays and causes limited capacity for passengers and freight; notes what it sees as the economic opportunities that can be offered by expanding and improving the nation’s rail network, including connecting communities and boosting sustainable freight capacity to support major industries, such as the whisky and forestry sectors in the Highlands; considers that the work of the Highland Main Line Community Rail Partnership has been fantastic in improving the rail network by finding uses for redundant buildings and supporting passenger services; acknowledges the work of Network Rail in exploring additional passing loops, and notes the view that the line should be electrified and dualled to develop more reliable and environmentally sustainable rail transport for communities in the Highlands and neighbouring regions, as well as inter-city commuters and tourists visiting the north of mainland Scotland. Further details available for S6M-18953