Meeting of the Parliament

General Questions Paul Sweeney S6O-01404 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent ballot for industrial action by members of the Educational Institute of Scotland trade union. Christine Grahame S6O-01405 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is, regarding the impact in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, to UK Government announcements regarding support for people facing poverty as a result of the rising cost of living and inflationary energy costs. Neil Bibby S6O-01406 3. To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care last met with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and what issues were discussed. Bob Doris S6O-01407 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it will work in partnership with landlords in the social rented sector to keep rents as affordable as possible for tenants. Monica Lennon S6O-01408 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to safeguard patients and staff within NHS Lanarkshire, in light of reports of the NHS board returning its risk level to Code Black. Sue Webber S6O-01409 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the funding of extra-curricular activities in schools. Oliver Mundell S6O-01410 7. To ask the Scottish Government what accountability mechanisms are available to communities who believe they are receiving inadequate GP services. Graeme Dey S6O-01411 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to legislate to freeze housing rents. followed by First Minister's Questions Douglas Ross S6F-01376 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-01377 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Liz Smith S6F-01387 3. To ask the First Minister what the response has been from stakeholder groups regarding the Scottish Government’s proposals to introduce a freeze on rent. Christine Grahame S6F-01394 4. To ask the First Minister what provision the Scottish Government is making to cope with the anticipated pressures on the NHS this winter. Douglas Lumsden S6F-01395 5. To ask the First Minister what support the Scottish Government will make available to the reported 372 members of staff affected by the Arjowigiins papermill at Stoneywood in Aberdeen entering administration. Gillian Martin S6F-01384 6. To ask the First Minister how the recent fall in the value of sterling will affect the finances of the Scottish Government. Pauline McNeill S6F-01389 7. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that police officer numbers dropped to 16,610 at the end of June, below Police Scotland’s “full officer establishment” of 17,234. followed by Members' Business — S6M-05086 Daniel Johnson: Mesh Treatment Clarity That the Parliament understands the difficulties and desperation that women can experience as a result of transvaginal mesh implant surgery, both in terms of their physical wellbeing and their mental health; notes the view that there is a need for urgent reform so that women have the necessary treatment available; notes the calls for greater clarity and preparedness in dealing with mesh cases, so that more women, including in Edinburgh Southern constituency, can be supported with the clinical support they need, and further notes calls on the Scottish Government to do all it can to engage with mesh survivors.