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S7M-00635 St Cyrus Beach Recognised as One of the UK’s Best Beaches Black, Dawn Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00645 Glasgow City Parents Group Kerr, Thomas Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00634 Congratulatons to Borrowfield Primary School on Receiving RHET’s Prestigious 2026 Charles Brown Trophy Black, Dawn Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00643 Aberdeen Central Home to UK’s Greatest City Beach Middleton, Jack Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00649 Reaffirming Opposition to the Relaxation of Firearms Reforms McArthur, Liam Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00638 Recognising the Launch of Because She Was Here by Catherine McAllister Adamson, Clare Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00641 The Gordon Arms in the Yarrow Valley Among Britain’s Best Local Restaurants Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00640 Commemorating the Legacy of Sir Alexander Gibson Adamson, Clare Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00646 Orkney's Creel Fishery Achieves World-First Certification  McArthur, Liam Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00642 Recognising National Playlist Day 2026 Adamson, Clare Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00650 Federation of Independent Retailers Schmulian, Kim Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00644 Rowie Added to the Oxford English Dictionary Middleton, Jack Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00647 Nepali Mela Edinburgh 2026 Day, Martyn Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00648 Friends of St Fittick’s Park Outdoor Classroom Coordinator Chapman, Maggie Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00636 Alcohol Harm Awareness and Support Services in the Highlands and Islands Currie, Victor Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00633 The Importance of the Freedom of the Media Following the Case of Lawrence and Others vs. Associated Newspapers Findlay, Russell Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7M-00637 Scottish Young Carers Festival 2026 McLennan, Paul Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01691 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01147 by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 1 July 2026, whether the First Minister has reached a decision on whether the Scottish Government Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01698 To ask the Scottish Government when will it appoint a new National Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01699 To ask the Scottish Government how many appointments to assess sleep apnoea have taken place in each year since 2021, broken down by NHS board. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01689 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist local authorities by making the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund application process easier for applicants to navigate. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01696 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review prescribing policies in care homes. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01685 To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the efficacy of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01695 To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been diagnosed with dementia in each year since 2021. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01692 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01148 by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 2 July 2026, when it will publish guidance on what factors are prevalent in a green data centre. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01693 To ask the Scottish Government how many missed outpatient appointments there have been in each year since 2021, broken down by NHS board. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01697 To ask the Scottish Government how many adult day care facilities and services have operated in each local authority area in each year since 2021. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01694 To ask the Scottish Government how many missed GP appointments there have been in each year since 2021, broken down by NHS board. Briggs, Miles Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01687 To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the use of funding from the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, in light of reports suggesting that the Highland Council spent £1.4 million of its allocat Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01688 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to meet with the chief executive of Highland Council to discuss reports that the local authority spent £1.4 million of its allocation of the Whole Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01683 To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide a breakdown by local authority for male victims and female suspected perpetrator domestic abuse incidents in each of the last five financial years Kerr, Stephen Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01686 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on local authorities using funding from their allocation of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund towards (a) staff salaries, (b) business expenses, (c) c Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01671 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's fifth report, 'Procurement' (Module 5), which is due to be published on 14 July 2026.  McLennan, Paul Question
Inspired Question
14 Jul 2026
S7W-01678 To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place to ensure that patients can access diagnosis or treatment where no NHS board is able to accept a referral to the required specialist servi Marra, Michael Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01681 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to reforming permitted development rights in order to accelerate the deployment of mobile telecommunications infrastructure. McArthur, Liam Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01684 To ask the Scottish Government what specific support pathway exists for male victims of domestic abuse who are also dealing with addiction recovery, family breakdown, child contact loss and suicide ri Kerr, Stephen Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01659 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its commitment in the British Sign Language National Plan 2023-2029 to promote and support the learning of BSL as a second language for hard-of-hearing and Moodie, Laura Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01670 To ask the Scottish Government what financial return it has realised for each of the NHS capital programmes financed by the non-profit distributing public private partnership model. Johnson, Daniel Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01672 To ask the Scottish Government when it expects a £2 bus fare cap to be rolled out in Aberdeen. Middleton, Jack Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01660 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding whether revenues raised by municipal harbour authorities must be ring-fenced for local harbour maintenance and development, in light of repo Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01677 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the funding of private specialist assessment or treatment in circumstances where an NHS board is unable to provide the required service and is un Marra, Michael Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01669 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to developing a national wool strategy, with a view to supporting Scotland's wool sector. Day, Martyn Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01667 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of current enforcement mechanisms available to Trading Standards Scotland when dealing with any premises involved in the Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01663 To ask the Scottish Government what steps Transport Scotland is taking to mitigate any potential marine safety risks in Oban Harbour while a final decision remains pending on the establishment of a si Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01682 To ask the Scottish Government whether current domestic abuse services, addiction services and mental health services are trained to recognise male victimisation, post-separation abuse and coercive co Kerr, Stephen Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01666 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to amend the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 to grant local authority Trading Standards services closure powers for commercial premise Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01680 To ask the Scottish Government what methodology is used to determine the frequency of train services on the Milngavie line and what would be required to restore a service frequency of four services pe Greer, Ross Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01674 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration has been given to the development of a funding model that recognises the heritage and community value of listed places of worship in Scotland. Simpson, Graham Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01676 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the 2026 Scottish National Party manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what its response is to comments from the Scott McArthur, Liam Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01661 To ask the Scottish Government what Transport Scotland’s expected timeline is for a final decision on the Argyll and Bute Council Oban Harbour Revision Order (HRO), which was submitted to Transp Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01668 To ask the Scottish Government what criminal offences are available to address the dissemination of disinformation by individuals or communication platforms where there is intent to stir up conflict, Harvie, Patrick Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01664 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate Transport Scotland has made of the potential financial costs and duration of a public local inquiry or hearing, should one be triggered by any unresolved o Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01675 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the 2026 Scottish National Party manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what its response is to comments by the Food &a McArthur, Liam Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01665 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) local authorities and (b) Trading Standards Scotland regarding the potential benefits of allowing local authorities, rather than Pol Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01673 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to fulfil its duties under section 12 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025. Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01679 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether current cross-board referral arrangements provide equitable access to specialist services across NHS Scotland, particularly in spe Marra, Michael Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01662 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment Transport Scotland has made of the alternative Harbour Empowerment Order (HEO) submitted by the Oban Community Harbour Development Association (OCHDA), a Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00624 Ploughing Championships Scotland Limited Awarded National Lottery Community Funding Grant Beattie, Colin Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00623 Midlothian Community Action Awarded National Lottery Community Fund Grant Beattie, Colin Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00625 Bright Sparks SCIO Awarded National Lottery Community Funding Grant Beattie, Colin Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00629 New Public Access Defibrillator at Talbot Arms in Milngavie McNair, Marie Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00619 Urging Water Safety and Responsible Behaviour Around Water Courses and Coastal Areas During Hot Weather Lindsay, Amanda Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00620 Keeping Dogs and All Pets Safe During Hot Weather Lindsay, Amanda Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00626 Roslin Community Development Trust Awarded National Lottery Community Funding Grant Beattie, Colin Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00621 Remembering Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe Kerr, Thomas Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00618 Springfield Partnerships Awarded Large Affordable Development of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards Lindsay, Amanda Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00628 St Matthew's Catholic Church in Rosewell Awarded National Lottery Community Funding Grant Beattie, Colin Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00617 For All Animals, Scottish SPCA Gibson, Patricia Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00627 Newtongrange Development Trust Awarded National Lottery Community Funding Grant Beattie, Colin Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00630 Branchton Community Centre Receives National Lottery Funding McMillan, Stuart Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00622 Celebrating National Lottery Community Fund Awards in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane Brown, Keith Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00632 Murray Landscapes Achieves Gold Employer Charter Accreditation Adamson, Clare Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7M-00631 Pioneering STEM Success at St Andrew’s Primary School McMillan, Stuart Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01485 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing compulsory sale order powers for sites that have been consistently left vacant and derelict in (a) cities, (b) towns and ( Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01471 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to amend the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to extend statutory animal welfare protections to decapod crustaceans, including crabs, lobst Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01418 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide more information on the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to exploring Compulsory Sales Orders (CSO), including when it p McLennan, Paul Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01396 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to make representations to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and/or the UK Government to request the routine publication of all APHA fish welfar Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01331 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the (a) content and (b) rollout of its communications strategy around the upcoming ban on using and supplying rodent glue traps, as Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01325 To ask the Scottish Government how its planned investment in housing during the period 2026 to 2032 will benefit Angus. Melville, Lloyd Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01329 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to grant any exemptions to the ban on using or supplying rodent glue traps under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01364 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is planning to take to ensure that agriculture, food production and food security in Scotland are not significantly impacted by combined environmental and MacKinnon, Donald Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01334 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to increase the excess mileage fee, including standard rate VAT, which is applied via the Motability Scheme in Scotland, to match the fee appl Hoy, Craig Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01335 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to reduce the standard mileage available via the Motability Scheme in Scotland to match the new standard mileage available from 1 July 2026 through the Hoy, Craig Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01330 To ask the Scottish Government what efforts have been made to communicate the upcoming ban on using or supplying rodent glue traps to major online sellers, including those such as Amazon and eBay. Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01362 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration has been given to the impact of water scarcity on food production in Scotland. MacKinnon, Donald Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01212 To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of its Budget 2026-27 that was allocated to grants for piers and harbours will be spent on Ardrossan Harbour. Clark, Katy Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01205 To ask the Scottish Government what role it anticipates that British Council Scotland will play in supporting Scotland's international education objectives during the current parliamentary session. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01206 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has identified any priority countries or regions for educational collaboration involving British Council Scotland and, if so, what these are. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01207 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with British Council Scotland regarding expanding opportunities for international mobility for Scottish learners, students, apprentices and e Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01176 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns raised by the Care Inspectorate regarding the prescribing of antipsychotics and sedatives for dementia patients. Harley, Adam Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01150 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made a decision on the long-term future of the policy of fare-free bus travel for asylum seekers, following the pilot project, and, if not, by w Harvie, Patrick Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01101 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the City of Glasgow College and the Scottish Funding Council regarding the reported findings of the unannounced inspection of the welding Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01111 To ask the Scottish Government how work is progressing to identify potential amendments to the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Requirements as to Independent Health Care Services) Regulations 2011 (t Roddick, Emma Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01106 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Scottish Funding Council regarding oversight of health and safety standards in colleges. Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01097 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the decentralisation of funding for diabetes technologies in April 2026, whether it will legislate to ensure that the SIGN guideline 170, Optimisi Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01105 To ask the Scottish Government whether it collects information regarding health and safety enforcement action issued to colleges in Scotland, and, if so, whether it will provide details of any such ac Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01104 To ask the Scottish Government what mechanisms are in place to ensure that any health and safety concerns raised by staff and students in colleges are appropriately investigated and acted upon. Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01103 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken, or plans to undertake, any review of health and safety arrangements in Scotland's colleges. Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01100 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Health and Safety Executive regarding the reported findings of the unannounced inspection of the welding and fabrication department a Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01102 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to colleges regarding the management of health and safety risks associated with welding fumes and other hazardous substances. Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01128 To ask the Scottish Government what (a) the total cost to date has been, (b) the total budgeted cost is, and (c) the average monthly cost is of "waking watch" measures implemented in any buildings aff Griffin, Mark Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01099 To ask the Scottish Government, what assessment it has made of whether staff in Scotland's colleges have sufficient protections and confidence to raise any workplace health and safety concerns without Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01083 To ask the Scottish Government, to prevent future business closures, what plans it has to provide immediate short-term financial aid to pig producers. Kerr, Stephen Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01049 To ask the Scottish Government how many reports of vandalism by under-18s have been recorded in each local authority area, in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01059 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it decided not to publish the Long-Term Conditions Framework in December 2025, and what progress has been achieved since that decision was made. Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01067 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with third sector organisations, including BHF Scotland, in the development of the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and how this engagement wil Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01065 To ask the Scottish Government what governance structures will be implemented to oversee the delivery of the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and whether these will include condition-specific programme Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01061 To ask the Scottish Government whether the forthcoming Long-Term Conditions Framework will include a specific strategy for cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) conditions. Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01063 To ask the Scottish Government what level of funding it plans to allocate to support the implementation of the Long-Term Conditions Framework. Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01056 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00635 by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026, how many detainees  were transferred between Inverness and Kittybrewster custod Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01057 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the augmentation of the UK Government's AI Hardware Plan. Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01062 To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and chronic kidney disease are given appropriate priority within the Long-Term Condition Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01023 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers by Stephen Gethins to questions S7W-00644 and S7W-00793 on 3 and 11 June 2026 respectively, for what reason it has not provided the information t Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01053 To ask the Scottish Government how many youth workers (a) were employed in 2016 and b) are currently employed. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01055 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve women’s health outcomes in the Highlands and Islands, including access to (a) timely diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) speciali Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01058 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its revised timeline for the development and publication of the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and what immediate next steps it wil Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01050 To ask the Scottish Government how many local authority-operated youth a) clubs and b) centres were in operation on 1 April 2016 and how many are currently in operation. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01064 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to publishing the Long-Term Conditions Framework within a specified timeframe in 2026. Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01066 To ask the Scottish Government what measurable outcomes it anticipates the Long-Term Conditions Framework will deliver, including in relation to reducing mortality and morbidity associated with cardio Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01052 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how many local authority-operated youth a) clubs and b) centres have permanently closed since 1 April 2016. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01060 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the advisory group that was established following the decision not to publish the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and wh Carson, Finlay Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01054 To ask the Scottish Government what the current waiting times are for gynaecology (a) outpatient appointments, (b) diagnostic procedures and (c) surgical treatment for (i) endometriosis and (ii) adeno Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2026
S7W-01633 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers to questions S7W-00799 and S7W-01152 by Gillian Martin on 16 June and  8 July 2026 respectively, in light of the cabinet secretary’s c Langan, Jamie Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7M-00610 Departure of Norman Macleod from STV Middleton, Jack Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01641 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards the introduction of utilities-based statutory undertaker rights for heat network developers, and when it plans to bring forward the n Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01643 To ask the Scottish Government what work it has undertaken to assess the relationship between domestic abuse experienced by men, addiction recovery, suicide risk, family court-related stress, loss of Kerr, Stephen Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01640 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce a statutory obligation or financial incentives to ensure that heat network zone delivery is more effectively driven through Local Heat and Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01637 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution that heat networks can make to tackling fuel poverty in Scotland, and how this is reflected in its current and planned po Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01639 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the extent to which local authorities are effectively incorporating heat network zones into their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strateg Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01638 To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has made available or plans to make available for key enabling infrastructure to support heat network delivery, and how it is working with industry to de Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01636 To ask the Scottish Government whether the forthcoming Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill will include a requirement for public buildings to connect to heat n Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01634 To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been allocated to Scotland's Heat Network Fund for the current financial year, and whether it will  commit to maintaining this fund across the full Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01635 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to introduce the revised Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill, and what its key provisions will be compared to the Dijkstra-Downie, Sanne Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01642 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase specialist national provision to support male victims of domestic abuse. Kerr, Stephen Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7M-00612 Recognising 30 Years of Service by PIRSAC Volunteer Gavin Lockhart Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2026
S7M-00611 Proposed closure of Dundee Botanic Gardens Chapman, Maggie Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2026
S7M-00615 Future of the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow Sweeney, Paul Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2026
S7M-00613 Preston Tower Project Wins National Architecture Award McLennan, Paul Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2026
S7M-00614 Congratulating Glencadam Distillery on its outstanding success at the prestigious World Spirit Awards Black, Dawn Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01493 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the feasibility of imposing a 500-hectare land ownership cap for (a) individuals, (b) companies and (c) other corporate entities. Burgess, Ariane Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01500 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any assessment it has made of any implications of the UK–US trade deal for the pricing of new med Brown, Alan Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01509 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of existing animal welfare legislation and regulation, and whether it has identified any areas where it considers that reform may be required Baker, Claire Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01338 To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the impact of waiting times foremployment tribunal hearings on claimants in Scotland, and what representationsit has made to the UK Governme Chou Turvey, Yi-pei Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01430 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any risk that resourcing constraints within (a) the Marine Directorate’s Licensing Operations Team and (b) NatureScot could affect t Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01410 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has commissioned any independent evaluation of the Just Transition Fund, including its effectiveness in achieving its stated objectives and in facilitating a Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01406 To ask the Scottish Government what the outcomes and KPIs set for the Just Transition Fund were, which of those it expects to achieve by the end of the current parliamentary session and what milestone Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01409 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Just Transition Fund, whether it will set out its objectives and what assessment has been made to ensure that funded projects contribute directl Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01407 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Just Transition Fund, whether it will provide information on how much has paid out to date, who all the recipients are and when future funding r Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01408 To ask the Scottish Government how many former oil and gas workers have successfully transitioned from the oil and gas sector to the renewables sector as a result of funding provided by the Just Trans Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01369 To ask the Scottish Government at what point an NHS Scotland patient, who requires treatment and cannot access appropriate care and treatment within their own NHS board, has the right to seek timeous Offord, Malcolm Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2026
S7W-01370 To ask the Scottish Government what the process is for an individual to be seen by a practitioner in another NHS board area where there is capacity. Offord, Malcolm Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01360 To ask the Scottish Government how much will be allocated to the Scottish Land Fund for 2027-28. Roddick, Emma Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01324 To ask the Scottish Government what further steps it plans to take to ensure that communities are protected from the impacts of flooding, including the communities along the Dighty Burn in South Angus Melville, Lloyd Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01359 To ask the Scottish Government what its current position is on supporting the Scottish Land Fund to enhance opportunities for community right to buy and ownership, in light of previous Scottish Nation Roddick, Emma Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01311 To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to address reported long waiting times for GP appointments. MacCallum, Morven-May Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01287 To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering how to (a) better promote and (b) ensure social responsibility in public contracts in care provision. Roddick, Emma Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01240 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its planned consultation on the use of smartphones in schools, (a) when it will be launched, (b) how long it will run for, and (c) when it will publ Marra, Michael Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01160 To ask the Scottish Government whether Historic Environment Scotland has obtained a direction under section 11 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 from the City of Edinburgh Council to exempt the R Slater, Lorna Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01156 To ask the Scottish Government what funding will be invested in the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in each of the next five years. Baillie, Jackie Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01172 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government’s decision to close the UK-wide Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, what consideration has been given to establishing an equivale Burgess, Ariane Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01138 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00298 by Mairi McAllan on 8 June 2026, what discussions it has had with the Highland Council regarding reports that 47 pupils at R Burgess, Ariane Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01140 To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making to provide a pathway for instrumental music teachers to become registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Moodie, Laura Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01142 To ask the Scottish Government what rationale it used to set the £50,000 household income threshold for support for home electric vehicle (EV) charging point installation, and whether it plans t Burgess, Ariane Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01013 To ask the Scottish Government how many teachers have been suspended from teaching in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01015 To ask the Scottish Government how many teachers have been dismissed in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01044 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to schools on responding to incidents involving knives. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01021 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to providing financial support to congregations, in light of the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which allowed chur Hoy, Craig Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7W-01012 To ask the Scottish Government how many level 2 complaints have been made against teachers in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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10 Jul 2026
S7M-00599 Ayrshire College, UK Training Provider Skills Champion 2026 Gibson, Patricia Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00598 Recognising Duncan's Eggs on its Selection as Official Supporter of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 and Team Scotland Adams, James Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00605 Aly Kemp Completes National Three Peaks Challenge for MS-UK McArthur, Liam Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00603 Keith Grammar School Team at MATE ROV World Championship Mitchell, Laura Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00604 Congratulations to The FitNest Fife Torrance, David Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00597 St Aidan's Primary School Achieves 10th Eco-Schools Green Flag Award Adamson, Clare Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00602 UNESCO Status for the Scottish Morning Roll Bruce, Holly Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00609 Jim Heaney’s 50 Years of Service to Karate in Irvine Gibson, Patricia Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7W-01631 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen additional learning provision for deaf children and young people, including access to specialist teachers, communicati Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01632 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the proposed funding cut to the Women's Service at Murrays Initiative, what assessment it has made of its potential impact on women who have experienced Kerr, Thomas Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7M-00600 Congratulations to Caroline McMorran on Recognition for Outstanding Service Green, David Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00601 Arbroath Pipe Band Wins European Championship Grade 4B Title Melville, Lloyd Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00606 Welcoming Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 McKee, Cara Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00590 Congratulating Loch Lomond Brewery on Being Named Overall Cask Champion at Scotland Indie Beer Awards Baillie, Jackie Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00596 Congratulating the Re-establishment of Queensferry Rugby Club Cole-Hamilton, Alex Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00607 Political Prisoners and Human Rights in Bangladesh Day, Martyn Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7M-00608 Irvine Newtown Men’s Shed Named Regional Winner in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2026 Gibson, Patricia Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jul 2026
S7W-01470 To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the current level of nursing and midwifery vacancies compared with the number of appointable graduates unable to secure posts is consistent wit McDade, Helen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01434 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to making land ownership transparent and implementing robust anti-avoidance measures, whe Burgess, Ariane Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01400 To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the use of Class 158 trains on ScotRail services between Aberdeen and the Central Belt provides an appropriate standard of rolling stock for th Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01402 To ask the Scottish Government how many ScotRail services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh or Glasgow have used Class 158 trains since January 2025, broken down by month, and what proportion this repres Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01401 To ask the Scottish Government whether it (a) approved and (b) was consulted on ScotRail’s allocation of Class 158 trains to services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh and Glasgow, and what criteri Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01368 To ask the Scottish Government what geographical protections are in place to protect producers in Scotland from food fraud. Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01333 To ask the Scottish Government whether Crown Estate Scotland has stopped the Community Land Accelerator pilot and what plans it has to publish its  findings from the pilot. MacKinnon, Donald Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01361 To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin the process of appointing the new Land and Communities Commissioner to the Scottish Land Commission, in order to enable the implementation of the Land Roddick, Emma Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01356 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of current surgical and oncology workforce capacity in relation to cancer treatment waiting times. Griffin, Mark Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01363 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding water scarcity in 2025, what (a) action has been taken to assess its impact, particularly on the east coast, (b) lessons have been learnt and (c) is bei MacKinnon, Donald Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01310 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Amey regarding the condition of the footpath alongside the A725 Hamilton Road in East Kilbride; what assessment has been made of its curr Moodie, Laura Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01281 To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to improve the safety and security of mosques and other places of worship, in light of reported attacks targeting Muslims in Edinburgh and the r Nevens, Kate Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01264 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the finding in the Scottish Land Commission's report, Rural Land Market Insights 2026, that Scotland's rural land market is currently experiencing its slowe Eagle, Tim Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01280 To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to communities affected by reported attacks targeting Muslims in Edinburgh, and how it will ensure that engagement with affected communities Nevens, Kate Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01275 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has conducted, or plans to conduct, a feasibility study for westbound slipways at junction 3 of the M9 and, if so, what the current status of that study is. Lindsay, Amanda Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01261 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the decline in speculative investment in forestry and natural capital projects, as set out in the Scottish Land Commission’s recent Eagle, Tim Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01266 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Land Commission regarding any implications of recent changes in rural land market activity for the operation of the lotting Eagle, Tim Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01265 To ask the Scottish Government whether ministers will meet representatives of the rural property sector to discuss whether the introduction of lotting provisions contained in the Land Reform (Scotland Eagle, Tim Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01250 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any projected impact of the introduction of a £2 bus fare cap on income for Scotland's railway.  Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01247 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the planned programme of discontinuous electrification of sections of Scotland's railway, what the total cost is and what the projected cost would be if those Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01262 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the announcement that the application for the proposed Spittal to Beauly overhead transmission line will be subject to a public inquiry, what steps it will t Eagle, Tim Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01249 To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to rail transport. Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01246 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the ScotRail Spirit of Scotland pass, (a) for what reason it is limited to trains departing after 9.15am, (b) whether consideration has been given to loc Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01248 To ask the Scottish Government what the projected whole-life cost is of the battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) to be used on stretches of Scotland's railway network with discontinuous electrifica Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01267 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has undertaken with land agents, rural surveyors, lenders and other market stakeholders regarding any practical implications of implementing lotting p Eagle, Tim Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01245 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the financial case for the £2 bus fare cap, including the total projected (a) cost of reimbursements to bus companies and (b Kerr, Liam Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01217 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress it has made regarding Delivery Plan for Sprint 1 for its Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland 2035 Vision. Simpson, Graham Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01239 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-36424 by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2025, what further assessments it has carried out regarding traffic options to enable safer Ruskell, Mark Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01191 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to co-design community safety strategies with local faith groups and Muslim community organisations in Edinburgh and Lothians, to ensure that responses Manivannan, Q Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01190 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to work with the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, academic institutions, and civil society organisations to develop evidence-based responses t Manivannan, Q Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01218 To ask the Scottish Government (a) when the new cluster development organisation for Scottish life sciences, as set out in the Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland 2035 Vision, was, or will, be constit Simpson, Graham Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01188 To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding the provisions in the Online Safety Act 2023 concerning hate speech and incitement to racial and religiou Manivannan, Q Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01209 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is planning to take in 2026 to engage with (a) CalMac, (b) CMAL, (c) island stakeholders and (d) trade unions on proposals to reform the governance of publ Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01210 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of the routes in the current Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract (CHFS3) for which a Community Needs Assessment has been completed. Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01216 To ask the Scottish Government which minister has responsibility for life sciences policy and delivery, and what its position is for not including life sciences as a specific ministerial responsibili Simpson, Graham Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01213 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that restoring roll-on roll-off ferry connections between Scotland and France would have on (a) rail freight (i) infrastru Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01187 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the provision of advanced public information about demonstrations by far-right groups, to enable minority ethn Manivannan, Q Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01211 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to review the findings from CalMac’s deck space reservation pilot on Mull, Coll and Tiree ferry services. Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01189 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Ofcom regarding the role of algorithmic amplification on social media platforms in escalating far-right and Islamophobic content, and wha Manivannan, Q Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01192 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to convening a roundtable with Edinburgh-based faith leaders, Muslim community representatives, and third-sector organisations to develop a medium Manivannan, Q Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01159 To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful ineach of the last 10 years, also broken down by (a) consultant fees and (b)construction and maintenance costs. Baillie, Jackie Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01167 To ask the Scottish Government how the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport and Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy will work together to deliver consistent green industri Johnson, Daniel Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01157 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is being given to the building of a new, permanent road through the base of the Glen Croe valley as an alternative to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, as Baillie, Jackie Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01158 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic and social impact of the restrictions on travel at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. Baillie, Jackie Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01082 To ask the Scottish Government, to ensure food security, how it plans to reverse the 7.3% decrease in total pig numbers that was recorded in 2025. Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01079 To ask the Scottish Government whether CMAL has secured a Builders Refund Guarantee in the design and build contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd for two Northern Isles freight flex v Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01077 To ask the Scottish Government what the annual subsidy level was for the public contract for the Northern Isles Ferry Services in (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2024-25. Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01086 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator to ensure fair treatment of pig producers by (a) processors and (b) retailers. Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01084 To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to protect producers in Scotland from being undermined by cheaper pork imports from the EU. Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01076 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for a public inquiry into the response to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, commonly referred to as groomin Kerr, Thomas Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01085 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on Scotland’s pig sector, what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding imposing stricter import controls on po Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01078 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the number of (a) employees and (b) supply chain contractors that Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd will require to complete the desi Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01087 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect the long-term future of Scotland's pig processing infrastructure. Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01080 To ask the Scottish Government when the first milestone payment is due for two Northern Isles Freight flex vessels, under the terms of the design and build contract between CMAL and Guangzhou Shi Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01081 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure that the recognised trade unions at NorthLink Ferries are consulted over the design of (a) seafarer and (b) trainee accommodation on th Clark, Katy Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01035 To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been provided to local authorities for antisocial behaviour prevention and enforcement in each year since 2021. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01034 To ask the Scottish Government how many antisocial behaviour complaints have been recorded in each local authority area, in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01036 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of trends in youth-related antisocial behaviour since the COVID-19 pandemic. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01047 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of changes in classroom behaviour since 2020. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01041 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the relationship between school attendance and youth offending. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01043 To ask the Scottish Government how many pupils have been excluded from school for possession of a knife or offensive weapon in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01018 To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles have been seized under powers relating to the antisocial use of (a) quad bikes and (b) off-road motorcycles in each of the last five years. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01045 To ask the Scottish Government whether it collects data on assaults involving knives on school premises. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01020 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the existing powers available to Police Scotland to respond to the antisocial use of (a) quad bikes, (b) off-road motorcycles and (c) sc Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01033 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council regarding security planning for major public events in the city. Kerr, Stephen Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01040 To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to businesses affected by persistent youth disorder and vandalism. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01019 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding strengthening enforcement against illegal off-road vehicle use. Cole-Hamilton, Alex Question
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09 Jul 2026
S7W-01595 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding extending eligibility for the Youth Guarantee and the Jobs Guarantee to unemployed people aged over 24. Day, Martyn Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01542 To ask the Scottish Government what scenario planning it has carried out to assess the likely impact of (a) Scottish independence and (b) any increase in the perceived likelihood of Scottish independe McLennan, Paul Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01540 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the fiduciary duty of Scotland’s local government pension funds and their obligations to community wealth building. McLennan, Paul Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01630 To ask the Scottish Government how many individuals held on remand and in custody, who were subsequently either found not guilty or received a non-custodial sentence, have not gone on to receive McNeill, Pauline Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01590 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on listed places of worship in Scotland, including any ad Eagle, Tim Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01543 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the 10-year horizon for public debt, what assumptions it has made in relation to Scottish independence, and what work it has undertaken to model the impact on McLennan, Paul Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01629 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the introduction of population-level policies aimed at regulating environmental risk factors for liver disease, including an automatic Day, Martyn Question
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08 Jul 2026
S7W-01539 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to increasing investment in Scotland through Local Government Pension Scheme funds, which are reported to hold assets of around £75 McLennan, Paul Question
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08 Jul 2026
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Motion

Aberdeen Central Home to UK’s Greatest City Beach

S7M-00643 · Standard Motion · lodged by Middleton, Jack

Lodged on
14 Jul 2026
Heard / answered on
Unknown
That the Parliament welcomes comments from travel expert, Simon Calder, who has described Aberdeen as having the greatest city beach in the UK; notes Mr Calder’s praise for the culture and cuisine available from Aberdeen's seaside establishments; understands that Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Silver Darling restaurant were singled out as locations of interest for tourists to the city; understands that Aberdeen is also known as the best dolphin watching spot in the country, and thanks local businesses on the beachfront who continue to make Aberdeen a gem for tourists from across the globe.
Backed by

Supported by 8 additional MSPs

SNP 5 LD 1 Con 1 Lab 1
Lodged by Middleton, Jack (Scottish National Party).
No division on record. Either the chamber agreed this motion without a vote, it was withdrawn before debate, or it predates 2011 — vote-by-vote records only run from then.

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    S7M-00643
    14 Jul 2026 · Standard Motion · Middleton, Jack
    That the Parliament welcomes comments from travel expert, Simon Calder, who has described Aberdeen as having the greatest city beach in the UK; notes Mr Calder’s praise for the culture and cuisine available from Aberdeen's seaside establishments; understands that Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Silver Darling restaurant were singled out as location...