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11:40am

Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11:40am

General Questions

Liam Kerr (S6O-04882)

To ask the Scottish Government what alternatives are being piloted to enable older patients to be cared for outside of hospitals.

Official Report available for S6O-04882

Jackie Baillie (S6O-04883)

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it is reportedly downgrading fire station services across the country, including in Helensburgh.

Official Report available for S6O-04883

Martin Whitfield (S6O-04884)

To ask the Scottish Government how it will deliver on its commitments in The Promise, in light of the publication, Education Outcomes for Looked After Children 2023/24, showing a decline in most key educational outcomes.

Official Report available for S6O-04884

Davy Russell (S6O-04885)

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its definition of what constitutes "substantial" damp and mould in a home, at what threshold such conditions are considered to require remedial action by social landlords.

Official Report available for S6O-04885

Karen Adam (S6O-04886)

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the food sector to export to international markets.

Official Report available for S6O-04886

Stephen Kerr (S6O-04887)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities regarding solutions to the housing emergency.

Official Report available for S6O-04887

Fergus Ewing (S6O-04888)

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the future award of any grants or loans to arts or public performance venues, whether it or any public authority, including Creative Scotland, will require applicants to observe and respect freedom of expression under the law in order to be eligible for financial support, and that failing to do so will require any funding provided to be repaid.

Official Report available for S6O-04888

Emma Harper (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.
12pm

First Minister's Questions

Russell Findlay (S6F-04255)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Official Report available for S6F-04255

Anas Sarwar (S6F-04256)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Official Report available for S6F-04256

Ross Greer (S6F-04257)

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Official Report available for S6F-04257

Evelyn Tweed (S6F-04246)

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to reduce the number of road traffic incidents on the trunk road network, in light of reports of a number of serious accidents over the summer.

Official Report available for S6F-04246

Tess White (S6F-04252)

To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the steps that the Scottish Government is taking as a result of the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.

Official Report available for S6F-04252

Alex Rowley (S6F-04244)

To ask the First Minister, in light of SEPA's warnings of water scarcity over the summer and the introduction of restrictions on water abstraction last week in some areas, including North Fife, what action the Scottish Government is taking to secure water supply in Scotland in the face of changing climate conditions.

Official Report available for S6F-04244
Members' Business — S6M-18570 Bob Doris: Peak Rail Fares Abolished

Bob Doris (S6M-18570)

That the Parliament notes the Scottish Government’s reported decision to abolish peak rail fares in Scotland; acknowledges what it sees as the ambition to make public transport more affordable and help people with the rising cost of living; considers that initiatives such as the abolition of peak rail fares can encourage more people to switch from cars and opt to use the train; believes that this can help tackle inequalities by making commuting, day trips and access to leisure activities more affordable, and notes the view that passengers in the Maryhill and Springburn constituency should be encouraged to use this opportunity, not only for the daily commute but to see all that Scotland has to offer.

Further details available for S6M-18570
2:30pm

Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2:30pm

Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport

Portfolio: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport

Fulton MacGregor (S6O-04890)

[Not Lodged]

Stuart McMillan (S6O-04891)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the energy secretary has had with the UK Government regarding how Scotland's energy policy and natural resources could support the establishment of new data centres in the country.

Official Report available for S6O-04891

Annabelle Ewing (S6O-04892)

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to tackle the frequently reported overcrowding on Fife commuter trains.

Official Report available for S6O-04892

Audrey Nicoll (S6O-04893)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made in relation to its Hydrogen Action Plan.

Official Report available for S6O-04893

Christine Grahame (S6O-04894)

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the 10th anniversary of the Borders Railway, whether it will provide an update on the progress of the feasibility study to extend the line beyond Tweedbank to Carlisle, via Hawick.

Official Report available for S6O-04894

Gordon MacDonald (S6O-04895)

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and strategy, what its response is to Ofgem's announcement on 27 August regarding the energy price cap.

Official Report available for S6O-04895

Bob Doris (S6O-04896)

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the abolition of peak rail fares is likely to have on people living in, working in or visiting the Maryhill and Springburn constituency.

Official Report available for S6O-04896

Claire Baker (S6O-04897)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work to improve safety on public transport.

Official Report available for S6O-04897
Ministerial Statement: Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2024 and the National Mission to Reduce Deaths and Improve the Lives of People Impacted by Drugs
Public Audit Committee Debate: The 2022/23 and 2023/24 Audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland

Richard Leonard on behalf of the Public Audit Committee (S6M-18680)

That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Public Audit Committee's 1st Report, 2025 (Session 6), The 2022/23 and 2023/24 audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (SP Paper 783).

Further details available for S6M-18680
Motion on Legislative Consent: Employment Rights Bill - UK Legislation

Tom Arthur (S6M-18704)

That the Parliament agrees that the amendments tabled on 7 July 2025 to clauses 44 to 46 and 49 of the Employment Rights Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 10 October 2024, in relation to the establishment of the Social Care Negotiating Body for Scotland, so far as these amendments further alter the executive competence of the Scottish Ministers, should be considered by the UK Parliament.

Further details available for S6M-18704
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5pm

Decision Time

Committee business

The committee will meet at 9:00am at TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room and will be broadcast on

1. Declaration of interests: Jamie Halcro Johston MSP will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Choice of Deputy Convener: The Committee will choose a Deputy Convener.

3. Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence from—

Meghan Gallacher MSP
Neil Stewart, Senior Clerk, Non-Government Bills Unit, Scottish Parliament
Sean Taheny, Assistant Clerk, Non-Government Bills Unit, Scottish Parliament
Kirsty Lauder, Solicitor, Legal Services, Scottish Parliament

4. UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill stage 1 draft report.

5. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, James Johnston on 85215 or at [email protected]

The committee will meet at 9:00am at T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room and will be broadcast on

1. Declaration of interests: Alexander Stewart, Michael Marra and Carol Mochan will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.

3. Pre-Budget Scrutiny: The Committee will take evidence as part of its Pre-Budget Scrutiny from—

Tom Wernham, Senior Research Economist, Institute for Fiscal Studies
David Phillips, Associate Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute
David Bell, Professor of Economics, University of Stirling

4. Pre-Budget Scrutiny: The Committee will consider the evidence heard under item 3.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Diane Barr on 85220 or at [email protected]

The committee will meet at 9:00am at T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room and will be broadcast on

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.

2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 from—

Chris Highcock, Elections Manager and Secretary, Electoral Management Board for Scotland
Sarah Mackie, Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland, Electoral Commission, Scotland

3. Evidence Session: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

4. Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Bill at Stage 1.

5. Review of Oral Questions: The Committee will consider a note from the Clerk.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Catherine Fergusson on 85186 or at [email protected]

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Thursday 04 September 2025

Business Bulletin

Chamber business

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

General Questions

First Minister's Questions

Members' Business — S6M-18570 Bob Doris: Peak Rail Fares Abolished

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport

Ministerial Statement: Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2024 and the National Mission to Reduce Deaths and Improve the Lives of People Impacted by Drugs

Public Audit Committee Debate: The 2022/23 and 2023/24 Audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland

Motion on Legislative Consent: Employment Rights Bill - UK Legislation

Business Motions

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

Decision Time

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Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

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