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Meeting of the Parliament 12 March 2026 [Draft]

12 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Glasgow Union Street Fire
Findlay, Russell Con West Scotland Watch on SPTV

I am not sure whether that answer will inspire huge confidence. There seems to be a lack of urgency around the matter, because many businesses that have been impacted by the Glasgow fire already face massive, imminent rises to their rates bills. Across Scotland, those bills will force some to cease trading and lay off workers.

Two prominent businessmen have issued particularly stark warnings. Lord Haughey said that there could be “civil disobedience” and a mass campaign of non-payment. Sir Tom Hunter said:

“Mr Swinney, First Minister, you understand what is going on here, and you understand the punishment. I am going to say it today: can’t pay, won’t pay.”

My party is campaigning to pause the new rates bills before they come into effect on 1 April. Will John Swinney heed those warnings before it is too late?

In the same item of business

1. Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con) Con
The inferno that ripped through my home city of Glasgow was devastating. Only the bravery and professionalism of 250 firefighters stopped the flames from eng...
The First Minister (John Swinney) SNP
First, I associate myself very closely with Russell Findlay’s remarks about the bravery and effectiveness of the firefighting operation. That response has en...
Russell Findlay Con
I am not sure whether that answer will inspire huge confidence. There seems to be a lack of urgency around the matter, because many businesses that have been...
The First Minister SNP
I recognise the challenges that, in general, the business community in Glasgow, and across the country, is facing, and I recognise the significance of the is...
Russell Findlay Con
John Swinney mentions the budget response, but that is a sticking plaster. Businesses are bleeding out and Scottish hospitality is being hit hard, with pubs ...
The First Minister SNP
There is extensive engagement between my ministers and the different sectors that are involved in the discussions on business rates, and a wide range of meet...
Russell Findlay Con
The First Minister could not even be bothered going to the hustings. He did not even bother sending a minister or an MSP.Let me tell members about another sh...
The First Minister SNP
I am very familiar with the case that Mr Findlay puts to me. Of course, in that case, there will be benefits as a result of the transitional relief system th...