What's On

Pam Duncan-Glancy (S6O-04177)

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to taxi drivers in Glasgow to help them comply with the Low Emission Zone.

Karen Adam (S6O-04178)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported calls from constituents to save local government services, in light of reports that some services across Banffshire and Buchan Coast are under threat of closure.

Stephen Kerr (S6O-04179)

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform planning regulations to enable the construction of new nuclear power stations.

Finlay Carson (S6O-04180)

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to invest in frontline primary healthcare to support rural pharmacies.

Sue Webber (S6O-04181)

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to strengthen Scotland’s ferry fleet over the coming year.

Kevin Stewart (S6O-04182)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the impact of the increase in employer national insurance contributions on the public and third sectors in Scotland.

Paul O'Kane (S6O-04183)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue the Investing in Communities Fund into the 2025-26 financial year, in light of reported concerns that funding may not continue for supported community projects.

Michelle Thomson (S6O-04184)

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on households experiencing fuel poverty in Scotland, particularly in rural and off-gas grid areas, what communication it has had with relevant third parties regarding the ending of the Radio Teleswitch Service.

Ash Regan (S6M-15883)

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the importance of enhancing connectivity for communities, economic empowerment and Scotland’s global competitiveness; welcomes the reported ambition of Edinburgh Airport in seeking US preclearance status to streamline international travel and support economic growth; notes the view that there is a pressing need to address reported current access congestion by creating a second entry via Gogar, to ensure that the airport remains accessible and fit for purpose; further notes the view that it is urgent to ensure that Glasgow, as a major city, is not left behind due to a lack of an integrated and efficient transport system; notes the calls for strategic investment in developing port infrastructure in Dundee, Aberdeen, Gourock and Leith to enhance maritime connectivity and economic opportunities; further notes the view that there is a need to upgrade major road routes, including addressing critical safety and capacity issues on the A9 in the Highlands, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to prioritise sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development that connects Scotland internally and to the world, supporting growth and opportunity for all.

Further details available for S6M-15883

Douglas Ross (S6O-04169)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will launch an independent review of the 2024 Higher History exam, in light of reports that responses to a survey by the Scottish Association of Teachers of History were overwhelmingly critical of the SQA review, that it had been described as a "whitewash", and that one respondent referred to it as "the most biased and useless investigation I have ever seen a public body attempt to pass off as legitimate”.   

Liam McArthur (S6O-04170)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that there is adequate childcare provision in island communities, including in the Orkney constituency.

Colin Smyth (S6O-04171)

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the data from the Pupils Census Supplementary Statistics, which reportedly shows that the number of pupils with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway increased by over 1,000 between 2019 and 2023.    

Kenneth Gibson (S6O-04172)

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve discipline in schools.

Brian Whittle (S6O-04173)

To ask the Scottish Government what role schools can play in ensuring that children develop life-long physical literacy skills.

Sharon Dowey (S6O-04174)

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour, and safeguard the welfare of girls, in schools.

Elena Whitham (S6O-04175)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made to improve the learning outcomes of pupils to prepare them for careers in the technology sector.

Mark Ruskell (S6O-04176)

To ask the Scottish Government how the needs of pupils with additional support needs are taken into account in the procurement and replacement of the school estate.