Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 26 June 2024
26 Jun 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
Certainly, Presiding Officer.
We are absolutely determined to carry on that discussion. The Minister for Housing has met stakeholders on a number of occasions, as have other ministers, and we will continue that dialogue.
While we are determined to move forward with short-term licensing because of the safety measures that I mentioned at the start of my contribution, I assure members that we will continue to engage with everyone, and the Minister of Housing looks forward to doing so very soon.
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
I call Shirley-Anne Somerville to respond. 18:05
The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice (Shirley-Anne Somerville)
SNP
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
I call Craig Hoy.
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con)
Con
Apologies, Presiding Officer—I think that I hit the button by mistake.
Shirley-Anne Somerville
SNP
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Rachael Hamilton
Con
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
I ask you to wind up, cabinet secretary.
Shirley-Anne Somerville
SNP
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The question on those motions will be put at decision time.