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Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]

18 Feb 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Business Motion
Johnstone, Alison NPA Lothian Watch on SPTV

The result of the division on motion S6M-20826, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme, is: For 92, Against 31, Abstentions 0.

Motion agreed to,

That the Parliament agrees—

(a) the following programme of business—

Tuesday 24 February 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

6.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 25 February 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Motion of Condolence

followed by Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government

followed by Ministerial Statement: Protecting Children from Harm

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

6.05 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 26 February 2026

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

followed by Members’ Business

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport

followed by Finance and Public Administration Committee Debate: Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries

followed by Criminal Justice Committee Debate: Substance Misuse in Prisons Inquiry

followed by Scottish Government Debate: Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 3 March 2026

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Reconsideration Stage Proceedings: European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill

followed by Committee Announcements

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 4 March 2026

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care

followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Business

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.10 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 5 March 2026

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

followed by Members’ Business

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill

followed by Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Debate: Climate Change Plan

followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.30 pm Decision Time

(b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 23 February 2026, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.

References in this contribution

Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.

In the same item of business

The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone) NPA
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-20826, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a busi...
The Presiding Officer NPA
I call Douglas Ross to speak to and move amendment S6M-20826.1.17:40
Douglas Ross (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Con
I am glad that the Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General remain in the chamber for this debate, because it is a request about the Lord Advocate’s time. I h...
Douglas Ross Con
This is why we need a statement tomorrow.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Let us hear one another.
Douglas Ross Con
It is a serious question. How can the Lord Advocate come to the Parliament and say that the information that she provided to the First Minister in a memo was...
Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP) SNP
Will the member give way?
Douglas Ross Con
I will give way in a moment.She felt so concerned about the issue that she had to draft a memo to the First Minister. She was concerned that John Swinney wou...
The Presiding Officer NPA
Let us hear one another.
Kevin Stewart SNP
Will the member give way?
Douglas Ross Con
I have said that I will give way in a minute.The Lord Advocate was so concerned that Scotland’s First Minister would speak inappropriately about the case tha...
The Presiding Officer NPA
I call the Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans to respond on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau.17:45
The Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans (Graeme Dey) SNP
Douglas Ross’s amendment to the business motion seeks a statement from the Lord Advocate tomorrow on communications in relation to Mr Murrell’s case. However...
Douglas Ross Con
But we did not get answers.
Graeme Dey SNP
If Mr Ross would show a bit of courtesy and listen, that would be useful.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Let us hear the minister.
Graeme Dey SNP
We have had more than enough performative nonsense from Mr Ross.The Lord Advocate answered those questions—
Douglas Ross Con
She did not.
Graeme Dey SNP
—and committed to provide further information in writing. Therefore, MSPs have had an opportunity to provide scrutiny of the Lord Advocate in this area. Give...
Douglas Ross Con
We got no answers.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Mr Ross, please resist the temptation to contribute from your seat.
Graeme Dey SNP
Thank you, Presiding Officer.Members will have the opportunity to explore the issue further at First Minister’s question time tomorrow, if they so wish.Given...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The first question is, that amendment S6M-20826.1, in the name of Douglas Ross, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20826, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf o...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system.17:46Meeting suspended.17:48On resuming—
The Presiding Officer NPA
We move to the division on amendment S6M-20826.1, in the name of Douglas Ross. Members should cast their votes now.
ForBaillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab)Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab)Boyack, Sarah (Lothian) (Lab)Briggs, Miles (L...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20826.1, in the name of Douglas Ross, is: For 51, Against 71, Abstentions 0.Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-20826, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme, be agreed to...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division.
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an I...