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Reference Item MSP Type Date (desc)
S6M-21187 Springholm Nursery Achieves Full STEM Nation Award Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Mar 2026
S6M-21028 Wallace Hall Academy Recognised at the Lantra ALBAS Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Mar 2026
S6M-20960 Significant Contribution Made by the Glenkens and District Community Fund Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
03 Mar 2026
S6M-20948 Celebrating Young People’s Achievements Across Dumfries and Galloway Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Mar 2026
S6M-20876 Celebrating the Team GB Men’s Curling Team’s Silver Medal Success at Milano Cortina 2026 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
23 Feb 2026
S6O-05543 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle racism in secondary schools. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
19 Feb 2026
S6M-20787 Celebrating Fiona the Sheep’s Twin Lambs Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43609 To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support people to access affordable home ownership in rural and island communities. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
06 Feb 2026
S6M-20694 Advocating for and Enabling Inclusive City-wide Playable Spaces in Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Feb 2026
S6M-20693 Recognition of Keri Ann Van Nuil, Finalist in 2026 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Feb 2026
S6M-20593 Celebrating the Service of Norrie McIntosh, Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
28 Jan 2026
S6M-20512 Success of Big Burns Supper and Dumfries Carnival Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
21 Jan 2026
S6W-43172 To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
19 Jan 2026
S6M-20477 Happy Faces Nursery and After School Club Awarded Excellent Grading by Care Inspectorate Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
16 Jan 2026
S6M-20474 Outstanding Fundraising for Marie Curie Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
16 Jan 2026
S6O-05336 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve family support services within the prison estate. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
07 Jan 2026
S6M-20292 Recognition of Horses4Help CIC’s Contribution to Inclusive Equine Learning in South Scotland Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
06 Jan 2026
S6M-19318 Fuelling the Future: Recognising Anaerobic Digestion’s Role in Scotland’s Net Zero Transition Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
06 Jan 2026
S6M-20288 Commending South West Scotland RnR and Robin Hood for Outstanding Service to Veterans Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jan 2026
S6W-42647 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to use technological innovation to improve ophthalmology services and reduce waiting lists for glaucoma treatment. Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2025
S6W-42648 To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to national treatment centres to offer trabecular bypass procedures at the time of cataract surgery, where clinically appropriate, in light Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2025
S6M-20147 Midsteeple Quarter Wins in Housing and Regeneration Category at SURF Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
12 Dec 2025
S6M-20155 Recognition of Citizens Advice Service in Dumfries and Relocation to New Premises Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
12 Dec 2025
S6M-20122 Red Bow Ball Success for Cardiac Risk in the Young Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
11 Dec 2025
S6M-20134 Congratulations to LIFT D&G on Winning the Creative Regeneration Award at SURF Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
11 Dec 2025
S6M-20032 Recognition of Sulwath Brewery’s Successful Recovery Following Fire Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Dec 2025
S6W-42295 To ask the Scottish Government when the response to the recommendations set out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the February 2025 Market Study into Infant formula and Follow-on Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
03 Dec 2025
S6O-05237 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported protests outside a primary school in Glasgow, what support it is offering to Police Scotland, local authorities and other agencies to ensure the sa Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
03 Dec 2025
S6T-02782 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the National Timber Group entering administration. Harper, Emma Question
Topical Question
02 Dec 2025
S6M-19953 Recognising Let’s Get Sporty in Dumfries and Galloway Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
27 Nov 2025
S6M-19877 Recognising A Listening Ear and the No One Dies Alone Initiative in Dumfries and Galloway Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Nov 2025
S6O-05140 To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to help deliver regeneration in the south west, including any plans for future infrastructure and housing investment. Harper, Emma Question
General Question
13 Nov 2025
S6M-19676 Celebrating Dumfries and Galloway’s Inaugural Disability Sport Awards 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
12 Nov 2025
S6M-19645 Celebrating the Success of the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
11 Nov 2025
S6M-19043 Supporting People Living with Secondary Breast Cancer in Scotland Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
11 Nov 2025
S6M-19635 Marking World Diabetes Day 2025 and Supporting the Strike Out Stigma Campaign Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19496 Recognition of the Life of Cathrine McInnes Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
31 Oct 2025
S6M-19495 Celebrating Befriending Week 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
31 Oct 2025
S6M-19484 Commending the Launch of the Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders Group Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
30 Oct 2025
S6F-04404 To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government has had any initial response from the UK Government in relation to the letter sent to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affair Harper, Emma Question
First Minister's Question
30 Oct 2025
S6M-19420 Celebrating Granny Mave’s Lifelong Dedication to Charity Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
29 Oct 2025
S6M-19407 Recognising the Flowing Forward - Restoring Galloway's Rivers Programme Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
23 Oct 2025
S6W-41307 To ask the Scottish Government what further action it is taking to improve access to primary care. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
13 Oct 2025
S6W-41119 To ask the Scottish Government whether the muirburn licensing provisions in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 will be implemented on 1 January 2026, in light of the lessons lear Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
09 Oct 2025
S6M-19279 Celebrating the Launch of Galloway Distillery in Newton Stewart Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 Oct 2025
S6M-19216 Commending CRY Cardiac Screening Event at Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
03 Oct 2025
S6M-19219 A Creative Approach to Revitalising Lochside in Dumfries Named SURF Awards Finalist Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
03 Oct 2025
S6M-19193 Celebrating Dumfries and Galloway College’s Role in Driving Student Success and Regional Growth Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Oct 2025
S6O-04997 To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government on domestic food and drink markets. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
01 Oct 2025
S6M-19111 Recognition of South of Scotland Community Housing and Midsteeple Quarter’s SURF Awards Shortlisting Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
26 Sep 2025
S6M-19056 Commending the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Resuscitation Team Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Sep 2025
S6M-19002 100 Years of the 1st Dalbeattie Scout Group Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
22 Sep 2025
S6M-18990 Commending the Fed Up Café in Stranraer for Outstanding Community Support Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
22 Sep 2025
S6M-18998 Celebrating First Walking Football Festival in Stranraer Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
22 Sep 2025
S6M-18791 Recognition of David Finlay’s Contribution to Sustainable Agriculture Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Sep 2025
S6M-18735 Congratulations to LIFT D&G (Dumfries) on NANA’s Community Garden Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Sep 2025
S6M-18727 Celebrating Stranraer Water Sports Association and International Water Sports Events on Loch Ryan Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Sep 2025
S6M-18741 Support for the Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) in Stranraer Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Sep 2025
S6O-04889 To ask the Scottish Government how it supports allied health professionals to balance the demands of responding to system pressures with the delivery of rehabilitation and early intervention. Harper, Emma Question
General Question
04 Sep 2025
S6M-18669 Celebrating the 2025 Nithraid Festival in Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Sep 2025
S6M-18634 Recognising Dark Art Distillery Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
29 Aug 2025
S6M-18621 Celebrating Summerhill Community Centre’s Bike Reuse and Youth Cycling Support Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
27 Aug 2025
S6M-18592 Prestigious Person-centred Practice Award for Elaine Beswick Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
26 Aug 2025
S6M-18616 Celebrating the Dedication of Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
26 Aug 2025
S6M-18591 Praise for Georgetown Primary School and Nursery Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
26 Aug 2025
S6M-18574 Honouring Jardine Family Fundraising in Memory of Brooke Jardine Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
22 Aug 2025
S6M-18575 Successful Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day for Dalswinton Mill Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
22 Aug 2025
S6M-18559 Notwen Care Home Recognised for Outstanding Care Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
20 Aug 2025
S6M-18557 Iron & Pine Shortlisted for Prestigious Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
20 Aug 2025
S6W-39975 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the UK Government’s Border Target Operating Model. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
20 Aug 2025
S6M-18542 Maggie's Centre Announcement for Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
19 Aug 2025
S6W-39798 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the escalation status of NHS Dumfries and Galloway. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
07 Aug 2025
S6M-18468 ArtsD&G Relaunch New Vision for Dumfries and Galloway Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Aug 2025
S6W-39690 To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm consenting application. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
31 Jul 2025
S6M-18331 Lochside Gala Success in the Sunshine Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
16 Jul 2025
S6W-39372 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress on implementing the accepted recommendations of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report, published on 18 July 2024. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
16 Jul 2025
S6M-18304 Annan Academy Gold LGBT Charter for Education Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2025
S6M-18303 Kirkcudbright Academy LGBT Charter for Education Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2025
S6M-18300 Hawick High School LGBT Charter for Education Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jul 2025
S6W-39089 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had regarding potentially extending the regulatory protections pertaining to red deer to encompass native wild goat populations. Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
14 Jul 2025
S6M-18198 Youth Beatz 2025 Success Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Jul 2025
S6M-18219 Rocks and Wheels Project in Dalbeattie Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
03 Jul 2025
S6M-18213 Stranraer's Hosting of the SkiffieWorlds 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Jul 2025
S6M-18178 Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bike's Decade of Service Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
30 Jun 2025
S6M-18172 DH9 Foundation's Fundraising Work for Defibrillators and CPR Training in Schools Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
30 Jun 2025
S6W-39076 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s national recommendations in relation to emergency care. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
30 Jun 2025
S6W-38857 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out its policy position on onshore conventional oil and gas. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
19 Jun 2025
S6M-17824 Supporting First Aid Confidence in South Scotland Through the "Taking the Fear Out of First Aid" Campaign Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jun 2025
S6M-17827 Specsavers Stranraer Fundraising Efforts Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jun 2025
S6O-04745 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to modernise family law and ensure the efficient functioning of the civil court system. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
04 Jun 2025
S6M-17665 Carers Centre Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
28 May 2025
S6O-04679 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the future of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
21 May 2025
S6M-17559 Garden of Remembrance, Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
19 May 2025
S6M-17407 Mental Health Nursing Awards – Balcary Ward, Midpark, Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 May 2025
S6M-17181 Braw Clan Presents Drookit! at the Theatre Royal in Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 May 2025
S6O-04614 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding whether anaerobic digestion facilities can support the decarbonisation of the Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
07 May 2025
S6W-37418 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the activity delivered through the additional £30 million allocated in 2024-25 to reduce NHS waiting times. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
02 May 2025
S6M-17354 The Life of Jane Elizabeth Taylour Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
01 May 2025
S6M-17073 World Asthma Day 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
01 May 2025
S6W-36604 To ask the Scottish Government what costs have been incurred by the R100 broadband upgrade programme in the (a) Dumfries and Galloway and (b) Scottish Borders local authority area, and what assessment Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
30 Apr 2025
S6M-17289 International Nurses Day 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Apr 2025
S6W-36605 To ask the Scottish Government how many P1-5 pupils in the (a) Dumfries and Galloway and (b) Scottish Borders local authority area are eligible for universal free school meals. Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36607 To ask the Scottish Government what costs have been incurred through the discretionary housing payments that were aimed at mitigating the so-called bedroom tax in the (a) Dumfries and Galloway and (b) Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36428 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the introduction of baby boxes on parents in (a) Dumfries and Galloway and (b) the Scottish Borders. Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36606 To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the amount saved by (a) visitors, (b) patients and (c) staff in the NHS (i) Dumfries and Galloway and (ii) Borders area since the abolition of Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
11 Apr 2025
S6W-36427 To ask the Scottish Government how many baby boxes have been issued in the NHS (a) Dumfries and Galloway and (b) Borders area since (i) their introduction and (ii) 31 March 2024. Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
11 Apr 2025
S6W-36145 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on publication of the UK Pesticides National Actional Plan. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
21 Mar 2025
S6O-04411 To ask the Scottish Government how the new deal for agriculture and its agricultural support schemes will aim to support the dairy sector. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
12 Mar 2025
S6O-04398 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support increased levels of sport and physical activity in Dumfries and Galloway. Harper, Emma Question
General Question
06 Mar 2025
S6M-16569 New Community Service Partnership, ELVES CIC in Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
05 Mar 2025
S6W-35349 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Scottish Hospital’s Inquiry’s investigations into the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People a Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
03 Mar 2025
S6M-16631 Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
28 Feb 2025
S6O-04350 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the announcement by Creative Scotland that it will provide multi-year funding to deliver cultural and creative programmes.   Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
26 Feb 2025
S6W-34984 To ask the Scottish Government, what discussions it has had with the Eskdalemuir Working Group, in light of the publication of the Ministry of Defence report, Consultation on the Minist Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2025
S6W-34985 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to extend the planning exclusion zone at the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array beyond 10km to allow additional generational capacity, as suggested by the Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2025
S6M-15868 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
25 Feb 2025
S6W-35115 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress and impact of the £30 million allocated in 2024-25 to reduce NHS waiting times. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
20 Feb 2025
S6W-34774 To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with supporting farmers and crofters to deliver its Vision for Agriculture. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
07 Feb 2025
S6O-04287 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out an assessment of the economic impact on Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders of the South Scotland Enterprise Agency, since its ince Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
05 Feb 2025
S6O-04230 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Dumfries and Galloway regarding the provision of dentistry. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
22 Jan 2025
S6M-16059 Stranraer's Gail Munro Appointed an MBE Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jan 2025
S6M-16032 Mrs Mavis Paterson Receives BEM Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jan 2025
S6M-16004 Stranraer's Romano Petrucci Appointed MBE Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32442 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what work is underway to improve national flood resilience. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
18 Dec 2024
S6W-31967 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding what support should be provided to people with dyslexia when appearing before the judiciary. Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
16 Dec 2024
S6O-04105 To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to people who are going through family court proceedings. Harper, Emma Question
General Question
12 Dec 2024
S6M-15816 Recognising 25 Years of Annan's Lonsdale Cinema Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Dec 2024
S6M-15780 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow's 425th Anniversary Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
09 Dec 2024
S6M-15774 Open University Receives GTCS Professional Recognition Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
06 Dec 2024
S6M-15571 The Open University Supports the Scots Language Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
04 Dec 2024
S6W-31651 To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the implementation of the Good Food Nation Plan for Scotland, and which (a) local authorities and (b) public bodies have met the require Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
28 Nov 2024
S6W-31783 To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to ensure that national speed limits and speed limits for HGVs are appropriate for Scotland. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
27 Nov 2024
S6W-31778 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish a final Biodiversity Strategy and Delivery Plan. Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
27 Nov 2024
S6M-15608 The Globe Inn – Scotland’s Best Eating Experience Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
26 Nov 2024
S6O-03989 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement Transport Scotland has with regional transport partnerships, such as SWestrans, regarding contractual requirements for key local public transport service Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
21 Nov 2024
S6W-31136 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding child contact hearings, what action it is taking to ensure that Scottish Family Court processes are streamlined so as to maximise the opportunity for fathers, Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
19 Nov 2024
S6O-03894 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work regarding the Social Isolation and Loneliness Strategy, particularly in relation to rural areas ahead of the winter months. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
07 Nov 2024
S6M-15174 Dumfries and Galloway's Through Young Eyes Short Film Launched Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Nov 2024
S6M-15171 HMP Dumfries Receives Official Parkrun Status Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Nov 2024
S6M-14887 Thornhill Young Farmers Club Celebrates 85 Years Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
11 Oct 2024
S6M-14810 Big Burns Supper Welcomes Wet Wet Wet in Exciting Programme Announcement Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Oct 2024
S6O-03763 To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the local government funding settlement, what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential revenue that Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
25 Sep 2024
S6M-14568 Scots Language Awards 2024 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
19 Sep 2024
S6F-03358 To ask the First Minister what the implications are for public health in Scotland of the UK Government’s announcement that it plans to ban junk food advertising before 9.00 pm. Harper, Emma Question
First Minister's Question
19 Sep 2024
S6M-14381 Annan Gathering of the Clans Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
09 Sep 2024
S6M-14389 Nithraid 2024 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
09 Sep 2024
S6O-03672 To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Network Rail and ScotRail with regards to improving the Dumfries-Glasgow train service. Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
05 Sep 2024
S6M-14247 Shambellie House Celebrates Japanese Culture Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Sep 2024
S6M-13911 Stranraer Oyster Festival Returns for 2024 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
19 Jul 2024
S6W-28503 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
19 Jul 2024
S6W-28636 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
18 Jul 2024
S6M-13860 Successful 2024 Annan Raft Race Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jul 2024
S6M-13848 NHS Dumfries and Galloway Wins Scottish Dermatology Nursing Society Dermatology Team of the Year Award Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jul 2024
S6W-28497 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
05 Jul 2024
S6F-03280 No title given Harper, Emma Question
First Minister's Question
27 Jun 2024
S6O-03626 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
26 Jun 2024
S6M-13794 Rowan Glen Secures Top Award Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
25 Jun 2024
S6M-13711 European Lunar Symposium Comes to Dumfries and Galloway Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
25 Jun 2024
S6W-28139 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
25 Jun 2024
S6M-13549 20th Anniversary of Voluntary Health Scotland Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
11 Jun 2024
S6M-13536 Invaluable Role of Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
07 Jun 2024
S6M-13400 Wojtek the Bear and the Battle of Monte Cassino Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
30 May 2024
S6M-13342 Congratulating the Allanton, Edrom and Whitsome Lego Club Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
29 May 2024
S6W-27895 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
28 May 2024
S6W-27770 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
22 May 2024
S6M-12707 World Asthma Day 2024 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
08 May 2024
S6W-26990 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
07 May 2024
S6M-13072 South Scotland Primary Schools Achieve Sporting Success Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
03 May 2024
S6M-12955 Positive Contribution of the Galloway Food Hub Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Apr 2024
S6M-12969 Loch Ken Trust Youth Water Safety Awareness Programme in 2024 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Apr 2024
S6O-03332 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
24 Apr 2024
S6W-26657 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
23 Apr 2024
S6O-03293 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
17 Apr 2024
S6M-12708 Dumfries Veterans Nominated for Top Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Apr 2024
S6M-12709 Graham Watson BEM Raises Funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Apr 2024
S6O-03188 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
13 Mar 2024
S6M-12439 The 750th Anniversary of King Robert the Bruce Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 Mar 2024
S6M-12365 Sanquhar Becomes the Latest Biosphere Town Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
01 Mar 2024
S6F-02874 No title given Harper, Emma Question
First Minister's Question
29 Feb 2024
S6W-25486 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
29 Feb 2024
S6M-12291 Hairy Bikers Visit Dumfries and Galloway Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
27 Feb 2024
S6W-25835 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
27 Feb 2024
S6M-12285 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
23 Feb 2024
S6M-12216 Dumfries and Galloway's Jena Davies Becomes Queen's Nurse Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
20 Feb 2024
S6W-25612 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
19 Feb 2024
S6M-12159 South Scotland MSYPs Elected Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
15 Feb 2024
S6M-12108 Alan Berry, Social Care Worker of the Year Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
09 Feb 2024
S6W-25463 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
09 Feb 2024
S6O-03057 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
07 Feb 2024
S6O-03022 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
31 Jan 2024
S6T-01768 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Topical Question
30 Jan 2024
S6W-24883 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
29 Jan 2024
S6M-11970 Dumfries Ice Bowl Secures Scottish Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
25 Jan 2024
S6M-11415 The Role of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
23 Jan 2024
S6F-02729 No title given Harper, Emma Question
First Minister's Question
18 Jan 2024
S6M-11743 Wigtownshire Women and Cancer Launches New Video Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jan 2024
S6W-23945 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
15 Dec 2023
S6W-23378 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
08 Dec 2023
S6W-23220 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2023
S6M-11467 LGBT+ Youth Scotland - Life in Scotland Rural Report 2023 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
30 Nov 2023
S6W-23455 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
30 Nov 2023
S6M-11468 Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards 2023 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
29 Nov 2023
S6O-02746 No title given Harper, Emma Question
SPCB Oral Question
23 Nov 2023
S6W-23179 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
22 Nov 2023
S6O-02749 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
22 Nov 2023
S6M-11318 After Life: A History of Death Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
21 Nov 2023
S6M-11277 Success of the 2023 Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
16 Nov 2023
S6M-11063 NHS Dumfries and Galloway Receives Equally Safe Accreditation Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
02 Nov 2023
S6O-02666 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
02 Nov 2023
S6W-22086 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
30 Oct 2023
S6M-10945 Braw Clan Promotes the Use of Scots Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
25 Oct 2023
S6O-02629 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
25 Oct 2023
S6M-10918 Lochlan Murdoch Awarded British Citizen Youth Award Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Oct 2023
S6W-21749 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
09 Oct 2023
S6O-02585 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
04 Oct 2023
S6W-21697 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
03 Oct 2023
S6W-21748 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
29 Sep 2023
S6M-10639 Permanent 35th Anniversary Exhibition Launched to Mark Lockerbie Air Disaster Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
28 Sep 2023
S6W-21758 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
27 Sep 2023
S6W-21363 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
26 Sep 2023
S6M-10520 Success of the 2023 Stranraer Oyster Festival Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
20 Sep 2023
S6M-10532 Scots Language Awards 2023 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
20 Sep 2023
S6O-02520 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
20 Sep 2023
S6W-21107 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
07 Sep 2023
S6F-02343 No title given Harper, Emma Question
First Minister's Question
07 Sep 2023
S6O-02462 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
06 Sep 2023
S6M-10253 Congratulations to Berwickshire Swap Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
01 Sep 2023
S6M-10111 Annual Jean Armour Dinner in Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Aug 2023
S6M-10119 Reduction in Rural Crime Across Scotland Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
10 Aug 2023
S6W-19926 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
07 Aug 2023
S6W-19865 No title given Harper, Emma Question
SPCB Written Question
28 Jul 2023
S6W-20182 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
25 Jul 2023
S6M-09897 ReDress the Brave Tartan Launched Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
07 Jul 2023
S6W-19844 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
07 Jul 2023
S6M-09857 United States Independence Day Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
04 Jul 2023
S6M-09853 Saltire Society Announces Inaugural 40 Under 40 List Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
03 Jul 2023
S6M-09770 Crolla’s Gelateria in Lochmaben Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
28 Jun 2023
S6M-09572 #GiesAScotsPoemDay Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
19 Jun 2023
S6W-19200 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
15 Jun 2023
S6M-08765 World Asthma Day, 2 May 2023 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
15 Jun 2023
S6O-02363 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
14 Jun 2023
S6M-09374 The Life and Work of Dr Flora Murray Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jun 2023
S6W-19016 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
08 Jun 2023
S6O-02350 No title given Harper, Emma Question
General Question
08 Jun 2023
S6M-09169 Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Host Swedish EU Partners Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
31 May 2023
S6M-09167 Pride 2023 Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
31 May 2023
S6M-09170 Mogerleys Butcher’s Shop, Dumfries Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
31 May 2023
S6M-09115 Annan Harbour Action Group Holds Inaugural Farmers Market Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
25 May 2023
S6W-18161 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Inspired Question
18 May 2023
S6O-02255 No title given Harper, Emma Question
General Question
18 May 2023
S6M-08893 Dumfriesshire Dairy Farmer Alistair Marshall Raises Funds for RHET Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
12 May 2023
S6O-02202 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
10 May 2023
S6W-17225 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
27 Apr 2023
S6M-08597 Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health and Wellbeing Funding Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Apr 2023
S6M-07890 Wear A Hat Day 2023 Harper, Emma Motion
Members' Business Motion
18 Apr 2023
S6M-08432 Loch Ken Eco Bothies Star on BBC Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
17 Apr 2023
S6W-16212 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Written Question
06 Apr 2023
S6O-02070 No title given Harper, Emma Question
Portfolio Question
30 Mar 2023
S6M-08328 Kirkpatrick C2C Route Launched Harper, Emma Motion
Standard Motion
24 Mar 2023
S6O-01994 No title given Harper, Emma Question
General Question
09 Mar 2023
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Motion

Springholm Nursery Achieves Full STEM Nation Award

S6M-21187 · Standard Motion · lodged by Harper, Emma

Lodged on
24 Mar 2026
Heard / answered on
Unknown
That the Parliament congratulates Springholm Nursery, located in Springholm in the South Scotland region, on achieving a full STEM Nation Award; recognises that this award, delivered through Education Scotland, celebrates early years settings that demonstrate excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning; acknowledges the hard work, creativity and commitment of the nursery’s staff in providing high quality STEM experiences for children at the earliest stages of their education; notes that achieving full STEM Nation status reflects sustained innovation, strong community engagement and a dedication to nurturing curiosity and confidence in young learners, and commends everyone at Springholm Nursery for this outstanding accomplishment and their continued contribution to early years education in Dumfries and Galloway.
Backed by

Supported by 15 additional MSPs

SNP 10 Con 4 Lab 1
Lodged by Harper, Emma (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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    S6M-21187
    24 Mar 2026 · Standard Motion · Harper, Emma
    That the Parliament congratulates Springholm Nursery, located in Springholm in the South Scotland region, on achieving a full STEM Nation Award; recognises that this award, delivered through Education Scotland, celebrates early years settings that demonstrate excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning; acknowledges the hard wo...