Meeting of the Parliament

Time for Reflection Paul Rand, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints followed by Topical Questions Alexander Stewart S6T-02674 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that more than 1,000 Scottish charities are closing every year. Willie Rennie S6T-02680 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendation made by the Commission on School Reform report, Behaviour in Schools, that teachers should be able to suspend or exclude pupils who exhibit persistent behaviour issues. followed by Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister John Swinney S6M-19015 That the Parliament agrees that Ben Macpherson be appointed as a junior Scottish Minister. Further details available for S6M-19015 followed by Urgent Question Murdo Fraser To ask the Scottish Government whether it will clarify its position regarding whether local authorities will be given powers to introduce a visitor levy on a flat charge basis, as an alternative to a percentage. followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Housing (Scotland) Bill followed by Decision Time