BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 210/2012 Wednesday 14 March 2012

1 Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

9.30 am Finance Committee Committee Room 6 9.45 am Local Government and Regeneration Committee Room 3 Committee 10.00 am Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Committee Room 1 10.00 am Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee Room 2 Committee 10.00 am Public Audit Committee Committee Room 5 10.00 am Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Committee Room 4 Environment Committee

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Meeting of the Parliament

1.30 pm Time for Reflection – Ms Esther Wanjohi, Women’s HIV Project, Ngong, Nairobi in partnership with Murrayfield Churches Together followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 1 Debate: Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 1 Debate: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.30 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-01999 Sandra White: Commonwealth Week 2012

For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ______

2 Contents

The sections which appear in today’s Business Bulletin are in bold

Section A: Today’s Business - Meetings of Committees - Meeting of the Parliament Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions - Questions selected for First Minister’s Question Time - Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer Section F: Motions and Amendments Section G: Bills - New Bills introduced - New amendments to Bills - Members’ Bills proposals Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published Section I: Petitions – new public petitions Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section A – Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Contact details for Committee Clerks are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Finance Committee 9th Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 7 in private. 2. Draft Budget 2012-13: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government’s response to the Committee’s Report on the Scottish Spending Review 2011 and Draft Budget 2012-13 from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Alyson Stafford, Director-General Finance, Andrew Watson, Head of Finance Policy, and Roger Halliday, Chief Statistician, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Budget (Scotland) Act 2011 Amendment Order 2012 from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Alyson Stafford, Director-General Finance, and Stuart Dickson, Financial Policy Adviser, Finance Co-ordination, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, to move S4M-2165—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2011 Amendment Order 2012 be approved. 5. Financial Services Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4)7.1 from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Scottish Government; Sharon Bell, Head of Policy Development, Accountant in Bankruptcy. 6. Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report on the Financial Memorandum of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill. 7. Proposed Contingent Liability: The Committee will consider its approach to a proposed Contingent Liability.

5 Local Government and Regeneration Committee 7th Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 9.45 am in Committee Room 3 1. Declaration of interests: James Dornan will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 6 in private. 3. Public services reform and local government: strand 1 – partnerships and outcomes: The Committee will take evidence from— Bob Jack, Chief Executive, Stirling Council; Gavin Whitefield, Chief Executive, North Lanarkshire Council; Hugh Robertson, Assistant Chief Executive, Angus Council; Stuart Crickmar, Strategy and Performance Manager, Clackmannanshire Council; and then from— Dr David Farquharson, Medical Director, NHS Lothian. 4. Scottish Public Services Ombudsman: The Committee will take oral evidence from— Jim Martin, the Ombudsman, Emma Gray, Head of Policy and External Communications, and Niki Maclean, Director of Corporate Services, SPSO. 5. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Non-Domestic Rates (Enterprise Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/48) 6. Accounts Commission for Scotland reports: The Committee will consider its approach to the consideration of reports from the Accounts Commission for Scotland. 7. Public services reform and local government: strand 1 – partnerships and outcomes (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence received. 8. Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report to the Justice Committee.

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 9th Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 1 1. Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets: The Committee will take evidence from— Graeme Blackett, Director, Biggar Economics; Richard Marsh, Director, 4-Consulting; Niall Stuart, Chief Executive, Scottish Renewables; and then from— Richard Dixon, Director, WWF Scotland; Stan Blackley, Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth Scotland; Helen McDade, Head of Policy, The John Muir Trust; Aedán Smith, Head of Planning and Development, RSPB Scotland.

6 Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 6th Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. Rail Franchise 2014: The Committee will take evidence from— Robert Samson, Passenger Manager, Passenger Focus; Bill Ure, Member, Member of Passenger’s View Scotland; Anne MacLean, Convener, Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland; Ken Sutherland, Research and Media Officer, Railfuture Scotland; John Brandon, Convener, Friends of the Far North Line. 2. Forth Replacement Crossing The Committee will take evidence from— David Climie, Project Director, Forth Replacement Crossing Team, and Lawrence Shackman, Project Manager, Forth Replacement Crossing Team, Transport Scotland. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— the Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 SSI/2012/32; the Bus Service Operators Grant (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 SSI/2012/33; the Home Energy Assistance Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 SSI/2012/34; and the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2012 SSI/2012/38. 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following instrument which is not subject to any parliamentary procedure— the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Commencement No.6, Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2012 SSI/2012/39(C.8) 5. Homelessness (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft report.

Public Audit Committee 4th Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 5 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. 2. Section 23 report - Commissioning social care: The Committee will take evidence on the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled ―Commissioning social care‖ from— Mr Robert Black, Auditor General for Scotland; John Baillie, Chair, Accounts Commission; Barbara Hurst, Director, and Cathy MacGregor, Project Manager, Performance Audit Group, Audit Scotland. 3. Section 22 report - The 2010/11 Audit of the National Library of Scotland: The Committee will consider correspondence from the Scottish Government and additional information from the Auditor General for Scotland on his report entitled ―The 2010/11 Audit of the National Library of Scotland‖. 4. Section 22 reports - The 2010/11 audit of Registers of Scotland, The 2010/11 audit of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, The

7 2010/11 audit of Disclosure Scotland: The Committee will consider correspondence from accountable officers on the Auditor General for Scotland’s reports entitled ―The 2010/11 audit of Registers of Scotland‖, ―The 2010/11 audit of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service‖ and ―The 2010/11 audit of Disclosure Scotland‖. 5. Consideration of approach - Commissioning social care: The Committee will consider its approach to the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled ―Commissioning social care‖. 6. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 8th Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 4 1. Common Agricultural Policy: The Committee will take evidence from— Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, and David Barnes, Deputy Director, Agriculture and Rural Development, Scottish Government. 2. Common Agricultural Policy (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will review its work programme.

8 Meeting of the Parliament

S4M-02304 Fergus Ewing: Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Bill. followed by Stage 1 Debate: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill

S4M-02305 Nicola Sturgeon: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill.

The Presiding Officer has selected the following amendment

S4M-02305.1 Jackie Baillie: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill—As an amendment to motion S3M-02305 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill), insert at end ―but, in so doing, strongly believes that the Scottish Government should bring forward proposals to eliminate the windfall to large retailers arising from the minimum unit price by means of the proposed public health levy or other targeted levy.‖ followed by Financial Resolution: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill

S4M-02163 John Swinney: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution—That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill, agrees to any expenditure of a kind referred to in paragraph 3(b) of Rule 9.12 of the Parliament’s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act. followed by Business Motions

S4M-02324 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—

Wednesday 21 March 2012

9 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by European and External Relations Committee Debate: EU priorities for 2012 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Housing Benefit Reform followed by Public Body Consent Motion: National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 22 March 2012

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Labour Party Business

11.40 am General Question Time

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Rural Affairs and the Environment; Justice and the Law Officers

2.55 pm Scottish Government Debate: The UK Government response on the future of Remploy followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 28 March 2012

2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 29 March 2012

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

10 followed by Scottish Government Business

11.40 am General Question Time

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy

2.55 pm Scottish Government Business

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members’ Business

S4M-02325 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that the deadline for consideration of the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be extended to 20 April 2012.

S4M-02326 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 14 September 2012.

S4M-02327 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that the deadline for consideration of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be extended to 11 May 2012. followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

S4M-02341 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Public Services Reform (Recovery of Expenses in respect of Inspection of Independent Further Education Colleges and English Language Schools) (Scotland) Order 2012 [draft] be approved.

S4M-02343 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of Guidance—That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Social Housing Charter be approved.

5.30 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Debate on the subject of—

S4M-01999 Sandra White: Commonwealth Week 2012—That the Parliament considers that the Commonwealth has a

11 valuable role in strengthening relationships between nations across the world; welcomes the continued contribution of Scotland and its people to those relationships; reaffirms its support for the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA); notes that the CPA Scotland Branch and the Scottish Government have, as a key focus, continued to develop relationships with Malawi; notes Scotland’s longstanding links throughout the Commonwealth; acknowledges the work of organisations such as the British Council Scotland; notes that 2012 is also the Year of Creative Scotland, and therefore commends the theme of Commonwealth Day this year, Connecting Cultures.

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 7 March 2012

Thursday 15 March 2012

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Debate: Childcare (for text of motion see S4M-02338 in Section F) followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Debate: Prisons (for text of motion see S4M-02337 in Section F)

11.40 am General Question Time (for text of General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 8 March 2012)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 13 March 2012)

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth (for text of Themed Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 8 March 2012)

2.55 pm Stage 1 Debate: National Library of Scotland Bill (for text of motion see S4M-02332 in Section F) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 [draft] (for text of motion see S4M-02336 in Section F) followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-01586 Mark McDonald: Changing the January Pay Date (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 12 March 2012)

Wednesday 21 March 2012

2.30 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 22 March 2012

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business

11.40 am General Question Time (for names of those Members selected for General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 8 March 2012)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Rural Affairs and the Environment; Justice and the Law Officers (for names of those Members selected for Themed Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 8 March 2012)

2.55 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section E – Written questions lodged on 13 March 2012

Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) are initiated by the Scottish Executive in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.

Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".

S4W-05971 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning plans to meet the Scottish Division of Educational Psychology (SDEP) to discuss SDEP’s proposals to maintain training courses.

S4W-06079 Jim Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Home Office since 2007 to ensure that, when immigration rules and policies are drafted, proper regard is given to the policies of the devolved administrations and institutions.

S4W-06159 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers asking people with PIP implants to sign contracts waiving their right to take legal action to be an unreasonable condition of medical treatment.

S4W-06160 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that people with PIP implants going back to their original provider for a replacement operation should be charged for such an operation.

S4W-06161 Anne McTaggart: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4O-00736 by Nicola Sturgeon on 1 March 2012 (Official Report, c. 6825) when it will next meet the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and what issues will be discussed.

S4W-06162 Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to reduce bureaucracy for businesses seeking to obtain a licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

S4W-06163 Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to improve the licence renewal process under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

S4W-06169 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many whole-time equivalent heart failure specialist nurses there are in each NHS board.

S4W-06170 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what emergency life skills training is provided in primary schools.

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section F – Motions and Amendments

Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.

Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.

Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

 Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time;

 Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published;

 A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business;

 A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support;

 An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.

The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.

A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk, for which contact details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-02343 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of Guidance—That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Social Housing Charter be approved.

*S4M-02341 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Public Services Reform (Recovery of Expenses in respect of Inspection of Independent Further Education Colleges and English Language Schools) (Scotland) Order 2012 [draft] be approved.

*S4M-02338 Liam McArthur: Childcare—That the Parliament recognises that access to affordable, high-quality childcare supports children’s learning and development and enables parents to return to, or remain in, work; notes with concern the recent report, The Scottish Childcare Lottery, which found that there are very significant gaps in the availability of childcare in Scotland, childcare costs are among the highest in Britain and that there is greater geographic variation in childcare costs in Scotland than in any other part of the UK; believes that, while some local authorities have worked hard to ensure sufficient childcare in their areas, much more work is needed from the Scottish Government and local authorities to ensure that families have access to affordable, integrated pre-school and childcare services in every community matched to an assessment of local demand, as is required by the Early Years Framework; is also concerned that Scotland is lagging behind England on entitlement to free pre-school education, and calls on the Scottish Government to respond to the concerns about availability and costs raised in The Scottish Childcare Lottery report, to ensure that the objectives of the Early Years Framework are met and to set out the steps that it will take to increase childcare support in Scotland in order to match the best elsewhere in Europe.

*S4M-02337 Alison McInnes: Prisons—That the Parliament recognises that successful rehabilitation is vital in order to reduce reoffending rates and support ex- offenders to turn their lives around; further recognises the role that voluntary organisations and social enterprises can play in delivering innovative and high quality programmes to address offending behaviour; believes that Social Impact Bonds have the potential to deliver a new approach to investment in rehabilitation, which incentivises innovation and rewards positive outcomes, and calls on the Scottish Government to pilot the Social Impact Bond model as a new approach to prison rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

*S4M-02336 Derek Mackay: The Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012—That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 be approved.

Supported by: John Swinney*

*S4M-02335 Jackie Baillie: Totally Locally Comes to Helensburgh—That the Parliament welcomes the Totally Locally Campaign to Helensburgh town centre on 17 March 2012; understands that Helensburgh was the first Scottish town to participate in the event, which promotes and celebrates independent retailers and

small businesses; further understands that the campaign aims to have people divert £5 of their weekly shopping budget into their local independent shops to boost the local economy, and wishes the organisers and the 30 independent shops in Helensburgh that are taking part every success in the campaign.

*S4M-02332 Fiona Hyslop: National Library of Scotland Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the National Library of Scotland Bill.

Supported by: Bruce Crawford*

*S4M-02331 Patricia Ferguson: Lambhill Stables—That the Parliament notes the success that has been achieved by the team of staff and volunteers at Lambhill Stables; notes that, in less than a year, the stables has established walking parties, healthy eating demonstrations, heritage tours and a community garden; commends the outreach to schools programme and the art and music events that are held at Lambhill; is concerned that this community facility, which it considers to be important, is threatened by a decision of the Scottish Government not to grant a continuation of the climate change challenge funding that the stables has so far received, and, in order to prevent the loss of what is regarded as a valuable resource and the jobs that depend on it, urges the Scottish Government to reconsider its decision. *S4M-02330 Dennis Robertson: Scottish Natural Heritage Windfarm Guidance— That the Parliament welcomes the new windfarm guidance from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), which aims to help small windfarm developments; understands that SNH supports renewable energy as a means of addressing climate change and the challenges that come with it; encourages local authorities and developers to apply this guidance to their future decisions; believes that renewable energy is of vital importance to Scotland, and considers that this new guidance will help to make sure that Scotland continues to be a leading force in the renewables industry.

Supported by: John Park*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Margaret Burgess*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, John Mason*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*

*S4M-02329 Jackie Baillie: Royal Yachting Association Scotland’s Volunteer of the Year 2012—That the Parliament recognises the outstanding contribution of Derrick Robinson in volunteering in the sport of sailing; congratulates Derrick, aged 85, on his 20 years volunteering and his success in winning the Royal Yachting Association Scotland’s award of Volunteer of the Year 2012; commends all those who give their spare time to volunteer in the sport of sailing across Scotland, and acknowledges the important role that volunteers play in promoting the sport.

Supported by: Kevin Stewart*, Patricia Ferguson*, Stuart McMillan*, Jamie McGrigor*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-02328 Jackie Baillie: Twenty Years of PAMIS—That the Parliament congratulates PAMIS as the organisation marks its twentieth anniversary of providing services for those with profound learning difficulties, extreme physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health problems; understands that PAMIS is the only charity in Scotland to exclusively offer practical support and advice to people

with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities and their families; believes that PAMIS works hard to ensure the knowledge and experience of carers is recognised when developing services, and congratulates the governors, staff, volunteers and fundraisers who have made the organisation such a success.

Supported by: Iain Gray*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jenny Marra*, Patricia Ferguson*, Jim Hume*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-02327 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that the deadline for consideration of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be extended to 11 May 2012.

*S4M-02326 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Social Care (Self- directed Support) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 14 September 2012.

*S4M-02325 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that the deadline for consideration of the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be extended to 20 April 2012.

*S4M-02324 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—

Wednesday 21 March 2012

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by European and External Relations Committee Debate: EU priorities for 2012 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Housing Benefit Reform followed by Public Body Consent Motion: National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 22 March 2012

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Labour Party Business

11.40 am General Question Time

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Rural Affairs and the Environment;

Justice and the Law Officers

2.55 pm Scottish Government Debate: The UK Government response on the future of Remploy followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 28 March 2012

2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 29 March 2012

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business

11.40 am General Question Time

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy

2.55 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business *S4M-02323 Malcolm Chisholm: Congratulations to Agata Jodinska—That the Parliament congratulates Granton resident Agata Jodinska on being nominated in the categories, Best Writer and Best Short Film, in what it considers the prestigious BAFTA New Talent Awards; recognises the importance of supporting new and emerging creative talent in Scotland, and seeks to encourage grassroots arts and cultural events that help to promote the work of promising artists.

Supported by: Drew Smith*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jean Urquhart*, Patricia Ferguson*, Iain Gray*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-02322 Dave Thompson: Congratulations to Scotland’s Rangers—That the Parliament congratulates Michelle Melville, a Highland Council Ranger working in South Lochaber on receiving one of the first ever Scottish Ranger Awards, which will be presented at the Countryside Rangers Forum taking place at Scottish Natural Heritage in Battleby; recognises Ms Melville’s regular work in colleges, primary schools and secondary schools in South Lochaber, especially working with children with ADHD in a local primary school and her work in monitoring the bird and crayfish population in the area; congratulates Alison Cairnie, a Dundee City Ranger, and John Parker, a Glasgow City Ranger, who also received the award, and considers that rangers do important work to protect Scotland’s natural environment and help Scots across the country to appreciate and enjoy Scotland’s natural heritage.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Margaret Burgess*, Jamie McGrigor*, Humza Yousaf*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Jim Hume*, Joan McAlpine*, Kenneth Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Annabelle Ewing*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*

*S4M-02321♦ Paul Wheelhouse: Addressing Alcohol Abuse among Scotland’s Armed Forces—That the Parliament recognises the work of veterans in Scotland and the sacrifices that they have made during their time in the armed forces; understands that there is a reportedly high level of substance misuse, particularly involving alcohol, among not only veterans, but also serving personnel; expresses concern at what it sees as the limited action that has been taken to support those with such problems; notes that the organisation, Combat Stress, has argued that many addiction problems are linked to self-medication for mental health problems; understands that research by Poppyscotland suggests that veterans in Scotland are more likely to experience alcohol misuse and homelessness than those from the rest of the UK; notes that 13% of serving personnel who responded to a King’s College Centre for Military Health research study said that alcohol misuse was a problem for them and that 26% of these respondents were under 25; further notes the evaluation of the Gateways for Veterans pilot scheme in Inverclyde, which claimed that ―vulnerable veterans in Scotland may be at particular risk of abusing alcohol due to the exacerbating factor of a culture of drinking in Scotland‖; supports the Inverclyde initiative and other similar work, including that carried out by Veterans Scotland, its member organisations and other groups that provide support for veterans on matters such as substance abuse, homelessness and employment opportunities and in tackling the drinking culture that it believes exists in the armed forces; recognises the work of organisations such as the NHS that aim to provide the necessary support to armed services personnel who leave the forces with a substance misuse problem, and notes the calls from veterans’ organisations to the Ministry of Defence to provide greater welfare support to veterans and serving armed forces personnel to significantly reduce the incidence of alcohol abuse and its subsequent impact on the lives of veterans once they have completed their service.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Alex Fergusson*, Hugh Henry*, Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Aileen McLeod*, David Torrance*, Mark McDonald*, Humza Yousaf*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, George Adam*

*S4M-02320 Murdo Fraser: Royal Regiment of Scotland, Freedom of the City of Stirling—That the Parliament welcomes the Royal Regiment of Scotland being awarded the freedom of the city of Stirling on 10 March 2012; notes that this was presented at a special ceremony, which was held in recognition of the regiment’s service and what is seen as its strong links to the Stirling area; thanks the people of Stirling who lined the streets to show their support by applauding the troops; understands that Stirling and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are intertwined and that the people of Stirling are proud of their historic links with Scotland’s infantry; believes that the Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of some of the most exceptional, skilled and dedicated soldiers in the world and that it is one of the best infantry regiments, and thanks the Royal Regiment of Scotland’s soldiers for all that they do across the world.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Kenneth Gibson*, John Lamont*, Jamie McGrigor*, Graeme Dey*, Margaret Mitchell*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Alex Fergusson*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Jim Hume*, Roderick Campbell*, Liam McArthur*, Annabelle Ewing*, David Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*

*S4M-02319 Sandra White: The Notre Dame Centre—That the Parliament commends the hard work and dedication of the charity, The Notre Dame Centre, which, since its foundation in 1931, has aimed to address the needs of children and young people who show signs of emotional and psychological distress; understands that the centre does this by applying the principles of psychology, child development and social care; believes that the centre improves the wellbeing of clients by offering additional therapeutic services such as non-directive play, art, group and solution- focussed therapy; notes that the centre receives referrals from Glasgow and all over Scotland; recognises in particular its drop-in advice shop in the west end of Glasgow, where concerned parents and carers can seek advice about their children, and wishes The Notre Dame Centre continued success in the future.

Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Stuart McMillan*, Maureen Watt*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*, David Torrance*, Hugh Henry*, Bill Kidd*, Jackie Baillie*, Bob Doris*, Jim Hume*, Dennis Robertson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*

*S4M-02318 Kevin Stewart: Granite City Challenge—That the Parliament recognises that Wednesday 15 March 2012 is the date of the 15th Annual Granite City Challenge; notes that this competition between sports teams of the University of Aberdeen and the Robert Gordon University consists of 29 events across 23 sports; wishes all the student athletes the best of luck, and hopes that all the events are conducted with the best of fair play and for the love of the various sports.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Maureen Watt*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Humza Yousaf*, Joan McAlpine*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Nanette Milne*, Mark McDonald*, Dennis Robertson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret Burgess*

*S4M-02317 Mark McDonald: Timing of Scottish Cup Semi-final—That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Cup semi-final between Aberdeen and Hibernian will take place at Hampden Park on 14 April 2012, kicking off at 12.15pm; congratulates both teams on their achievement in the competition thus far; notes that the match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports and the BBC; considers that the timing of the kick-off will greatly inconvenience supporters travelling from the north east, and calls on the Scottish Football Association to consider changing the time so that it suits supporters rather than television schedules.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Humza Yousaf*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-02316 Liam McArthur: Scottish Crofting Federation Honours Founding Director—That the Parliament congratulates the award-winning journalist, broadcaster, land reform activist and Emeritus Professor of History at the University of the Highlands and Islands, Dr Jim Hunter, on being awarded an honorary life membership of the Scottish Crofting Federation; notes that Dr Hunter was the first director of the federation and has retained a close association with crofting over many years; believes that as a past chairman of both the Skye and Lochalsh Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Dr Hunter has made a significant and lasting contribution to rural development in the region, and looks forward to Dr Hunter continuing to play such a role over the years ahead.

Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Graeme Dey*, Jamie McGrigor*, Angus MacDonald*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Hugh Henry*, Tavish Scott*, Dennis Robertson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Kevin Stewart*

*S4M-02315 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to Aberdeen University Students’ Association—That the Parliament notes the success of the Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) at the second annual NUS Scotland Awards on 3 March 2012; notes that AUSA won the Equality and Diversity award and that the LGBT society, Ab Fab, won the Society of the Year award; notes that AUSA received a further five nominations for University Students’ Union of the Year and the Community Relations Award while the Dance Society was also nominated for Society of the Year; notes that the president of Ab Fab, Gemma Riddell, was nominated for Endsleigh Student of the Year and Daphne Heijelberg was nominated for Student Unionist of the Year; congratulates AUSA on what it considers this fine achievement, and considers that all those involved at AUSA make a significant effort to deliver a fulfilling university life to students at the University of Aberdeen.

Supported by: Maureen Watt*, Mike MacKenzie*, Rob Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, Margaret Burgess*, Adam Ingram*, Jean Urquhart*, Humza Yousaf*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Nanette Milne*, Mark McDonald*, George Adam*, Annabelle Ewing*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-02305.1 Jackie Baillie: Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill—As an amendment to motion S3M-02305 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill), insert at end ―but, in so doing, strongly believes that the Scottish Government should bring forward proposals to eliminate the windfall to large

retailers arising from the minimum unit price by means of the proposed public health levy or other targeted levy.‖

Supported by: Richard Simpson*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-02314 Closure of Citizens Advice Bureaux in Glasgow (lodged on 12 March 2012) Kenneth Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Walker*, Humza Yousaf*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, James Dornan*, Margaret Burgess*

S4M-02313 Ensuring Universal Credit Supports Working Mums in Scotland (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Christine Grahame*, Bob Doris*, Fiona McLeod*, Kevin Stewart*, Gordon MacDonald*, Mark McDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Walker*, John Wilson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, James Dornan*, Christina McKelvie*, David Torrance*, Maureen Watt*, Bill Kidd*, Marco Biagi*, Roderick Campbell*

S4M-02312 Springburn Academy Pupils Achieve Success in Biomass Project (lodged on 12 March 2012) Iain Gray*, Hugh Henry*, Drew Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*, Neil Bibby*, Claire Baker*, Claudia Beamish*

S4M-02311 Chanonry Sailing Club (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mark McDonald*, Gordon MacDonald*, Mike MacKenzie*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Jim Hume*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02310 Woodmill High School Big Lottery Award (lodged on 12 March 2012) Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Walker*

S4M-02309 Musselburgh Rotary Club Leads the Way (lodged on 12 March 2012) Richard Lyle*, Roderick Campbell*, Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Jim Hume*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02308 Loretto Golf Team Triumphs (lodged on 12 March 2012) Richard Lyle*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, John Pentland*, Adam Ingram*, Jean Urquhart*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02307 Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club Awards (lodged on 12 March 2012) Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Bill Kidd*, Jim Hume*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02306 Glasgow St Patrick’s Day Festival 2012 (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jackie Baillie*, Jean Urquhart*, Neil Bibby*, Colin Beattie*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, James Dornan*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02303 Glenboig Playscheme Secures Big Lottery Award (lodged on 12 March 2012) Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Jim Hume*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02302 Muirhead and District Seniors Forum Wins Big (lodged on 12 March 2012) Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Jim Hume*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02300 UK Plan for Rare Diseases (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Neil Bibby*, Jean Urquhart*, Duncan McNeil*

S4M-02296 50p Tickets at the Citizens Theatre (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Fiona McLeod*, Jim Eadie*, Neil Bibby*, Colin Beattie*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-02295 Remembering the Clydebank Blitz (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Fiona McLeod*, Jim Eadie*, Colin Beattie*, Rob Gibson*, David Torrance*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02294 Congratulations to Granny Mac’s Meringues (lodged on 09 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Jim Eadie*, Neil Bibby*, Maureen Watt*, David Torrance*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02293 Congratulations to Western Wildcats Hockey Club (lodged on 09 March 2012) Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02292 Wales Shows the Way on Financial Inclusion and Support for Advice Services (lodged on 09 March 2012) Sarah Boyack*, Jackie Baillie*

S4M-02291 Tenants Standing up for their Rights in the Private Rented Sector (lodged on 09 March 2012) Colin Beattie*, James Dornan*, Jean Urquhart*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02290 Scottish Acts at South by Southwest (lodged on 09 March 2012) Colin Beattie*, Jean Urquhart*, James Dornan*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02289 Sae Come aa Ye at Hame wi Freedom (lodged on 09 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Colin Beattie*, Jean Urquhart*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02288 Joseph Kony (lodged on 09 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02287 High Drinking Rates in Over 45s (lodged on 09 March 2012) Colin Beattie*, Jean Urquhart*

S4M-02286 Green Investment Bank in Edinburgh (lodged on 09 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02284 Community Groups Funded in Coatbridge and Chryston (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02282 Remploy Workers Deserve Better (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*

S4M-02281 Scotland’s Mountain Rescue Teams (lodged on 08 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*, Jim Eadie*, Jean Urquhart*

S4M-02280 Remploy Netherton (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Jean Urquhart*

S4M-02279 North Lanarkshire Curriculum for Excellence (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jean Urquhart*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02278 53rd Anniversary of the Tibetan People’s Uprising (lodged on 08 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-02275 Scotland’s Oldest Cinema Celebrates 100 Years (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-02274 Kits for Kids (lodged on 08 March 2012) Colin Beattie*

S4M-02272 Yoker’s Intergenerational Solidarity (lodged on 08 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*, Jim Eadie*, Neil Bibby*

S4M-02269 Green Investment Bank to be Headquartered in Edinburgh (lodged on 08 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-02268 Fairtrade Fortnight and International Women’s Day (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-02267 Congratulating Haemophilia Scotland on its Parliamentary Reception (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*

S4M-02266 50,000 Call for a Cornish Assembly (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02265 Violence in Syria (lodged on 08 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-02264 West Lothian Council Referendum Position (lodged on 08 March 2012) Kevin Stewart*

S4M-02263 No Spanish Veto (lodged on 08 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02259 Proserv Creates New Jobs in Scotland (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02258 Scotland’s Finances again Stronger than UK’s (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02256 Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust Top 100 Report (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Annabel Goldie*

S4M-02255 University of Dundee, GlaxoSmithKline, Wellcome Trust Collaboration on Neglected Tropical Diseases (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02254 University of St Andrews Anniversary Prize (lodged on 09 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Colin Beattie*, Jean Urquhart*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-02253 Commemorating James Graham, Marquis of Montrose and Member of the First Scots Parliament (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02251 Congratulations to Shetland Rugby Club’s First Development Officer (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02248 Cycle Safety (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02247 Royal Scottish National Orchestra Shetland Tour Success (lodged on 07 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Mary Scanlon*

S4M-02244 Bonnyrigg Primary School Becomes Cycle-friendly School (lodged on 06 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02233 No Place for Wild Animals in Circuses (lodged on 06 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-02232 IKEA Employees Graduate from Ready for Retail Scheme (lodged on 06 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02231 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (lodged on 06 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Annabel Goldie*

S4M-02230 IBD Nurse of the Year (lodged on 06 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02229 Voter Registration Campaign, Make Your Voice Heard (lodged on 06 March 2012) Paul Wheelhouse*, Jackie Baillie*, Liam McArthur*, Kevin Stewart*, Tavish Scott*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Hugh Henry*, Bill Kidd*, John Finnie*, John Park*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Claudia Beamish*, Patrick Harvie*, Alison McInnes*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-02228 Sport Your Trainers 2012 (lodged on 06 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Maureen Watt*, Tavish Scott*

S4M-02227 Votes at 16 (lodged on 06 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Maureen Watt*, Willie Rennie*

S4M-02226 Alness Academy Students Shine (lodged on 06 March 2012) Fiona McLeod*, Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mary Scanlon*

S4M-02224 Boost for Scotland’s Visitor Attractions (lodged on 05 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02223 Newbattle Wins Pioneers in Education Curriculum (lodged on 05 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02222 Congratulations to Angus Young Engineers, Stonehaven Canoe Club and Montrose Tennis Club (lodged on 05 March 2012) Jim Eadie*

S4M-02220 In Memory of Paul McBride QC (lodged on 05 March 2012) Jim Eadie*, Annabel Goldie*

S4M-02217 Dalziel Centre, Motherwell (lodged on 05 March 2012) Annabel Goldie*

S4M-02169 Grant for JSB Plumbing Forth Valley League (lodged on 29 February 2012) Kevin Stewart*

S4M-02016 Centenary of the Dewar Report (lodged on 12 March 2012) Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie*, Mary Scanlon*

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section G – Bills

Proposals for Members’ Bills

A member seeking to introduce a Member’s Bill must first lodge a draft proposal, together with a consultation document (or a statement of reasons why consultation is not considered necessary). Subsequently, the member may lodge a final proposal, in broadly similar terms to the draft, accompanied by a summary of consultation responses (or the statement of reasons). The member secures the right to introduce a Bill to give effect to the proposal if the final proposal secures, within one month, the support of at least 18 other members from at least half the political parties or groups represented in the Parliamentary Bureau, and provided no indication is given that the Scottish Government or UK Government is planning equivalent legislation.

All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at Proposals for Members’ Bills / Session 4 Proposals: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/29731.aspx

New or Reprinted Draft Proposal

Richard Simpson: Proposed Alcohol (Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to promote public health and reduce alcohol– related offending through: (a) restrictions on the retailing and advertising of alcoholic drinks; (b) changes to licensing laws; (c) obligations on Scottish Ministers to issue guidance and report; (d) directing offenders towards treatment or restricting their access to alcohol (lodged 13 March 2012).

A consultation document, lodged with the proposal, may be viewed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) or on the website page referred to above. The consultation period runs from 13 March 2012 to 29 June 2012.

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section H – New Documents

Committee Reports

The following reports are being published on 14 March 2012

European and External Relations Committee, 1st Report, 2012 (Session 4): The Scottish Parliament’s EU priorities for 2012 – (SP Paper 93)

For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section I – Petitions

The following Petition was lodged with the Parliament on 13 March 2012

PE1425 Petition by Maureen Harkness, Jane McIntyre, Duncan McGrouther, Brian Fraser, Ryan MacDonald, Scott Robertson and Joy MacKenzie calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to make representations to the UK Government in relation to the future of all five DVLA local offices in Scotland given the adverse impact that the closure of any or all the offices would have on the economy, safety and customer service to all Scottish residents.

A full list of petitions can be viewed on the Scottish Parliament website at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/4 0136.aspx

Business Bulletin: Wednesday 14 March 2012 Section J – Progress of Legislation

For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details).

Bills in Progress A list of all bills in progress can be accessed by the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx

For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics.

As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. an Executive, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon.

A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2.

Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders.

Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day.

(Ex) = Executive Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill.

Agricultural Holdings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 Report (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee) published 24 February

Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1(debate, meeting of the Parliament) 14 March Stage 1 Report – Health and Sport Committee (2nd Report, 2012)

Budget (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 8 February

Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (lead committee (Justice)) 6 March

Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 14 March Stage 1 Report – Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee (3rd Report, 2012)

Long Leases (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)) 7 March

National Library of Scotland Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 15 March Stage 1 Report – Education and Culture Committee (4th Report, 2012)

Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice Committee)) 13 March

Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Introduced 29 February Lead committee – Health and Sport

Subordinate legislation in progress (date of laying) (Lead Committee)

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 18 March 2012

Housing Support Grant (Scotland) Order 2011 [draft] (30 January 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Lead committee to report by 19 March 2012

Budget (Scotland) Act 2011 Amendment Order 2012 [draft] (31 January 2012) (Finance)

Lead committee to report by 29 March 2012

Patient Rights (Treatment Time Guarantee) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 [draft] (10 February 2012) (Health and Sport)

Lead committee to report by 30 March 2012

The Evidence in Civil Partnership and Divorce Actions (Scotland) Order 2012 [draft] (13 February 2012) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 30 March 2012

The Community Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 [draft] (17 February 2012) (Health and Sport)

Lead committee to report by 18 April 2012

Scottish Secure Tenancies (Proceedings for Possession) (Pre Action Requirements) Order 2012 [draft] (23 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Scottish Secure Tenancies (Repossession Orders) (Maximum Period) Order 2012 [draft] (23 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Lead committee to report by 24 April 2012

Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 [draft] (29 February 2012) (Parliament)

Negative Instruments

Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Subordinate Legislation Committee.

Subject to annulment by 27 March 2012 Lead committee to report by 19 March 2012

Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2012 (SSI 2012/26) (8 February 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 28 March 2012 Lead committee to report by 19 March 2012

Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (Conservation Bodies) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/30) (9 February 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 28 March 2012 Lead committee to report by 19 March 2012

Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/27) (9 February 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Non-Domestic Rates (Levying) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/28) (9 February 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Non-Domestic Rates (Levying) (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/29) (9 February 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 29 March 2012 Lead committee to report by 19 March 2012

Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/32) (10 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Bus Service Operators Grant (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/33) (10 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Home Energy Assistance Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/34) (10 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Patient Rights (Complaints Procedure and Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/36) (10 February 2012) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 30 March 2012 Lead committee to report by 26 March 2012

Potatoes Originating in Egypt (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/37) (13 February 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/38) (13 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Non-Domestic Rates (Enterprise Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2012

(SSI 2012/48) (20 February 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Police Grant and Variation (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/49) (20 February 2012) (Justice)

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Prescribed Police Stations) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/50) (20 February 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 17 April 2012 Lead committee to report by 9 April 2012

Water Services Charges (Billing and Collection) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/53) (22 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 18 April 2012 Lead committee to report by 9 April 2012

The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/54) (23 February 2012) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 22 April 2012 Lead committee to report by 16 April 2012

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and M8 (Hermiston Junction) (Speed Limit) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/62) (27 February 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 25 April 2012 Lead committee to report by 16 April 2012

Sharks, Skates and Rays (Prohibition of Fishing, Trans-shipment and Landing) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/63) (1 March 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Civil Legal Aid (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/64) (1 March 2012) (Justice)

Community Care (Joint Working etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/65) (1 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002 (Incidental Provision) (Adult Support and Protection) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/66) (1 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/67) (1 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/68) (1 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme and Pension Scheme) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/69) (1 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

Teachers’ Superannuation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/70) (1 March 2012) (Education and Culture)

Police Pensions (Contributions) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/71) (1 March 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 26 April 2012 Lead committee to report by 16 April 2012

Education (Fees, Awards and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/72) (2 March 2012) (Education and Culture)

National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/73) (2 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

The National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/74) (2 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

Food Hygiene (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/75) (2 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/76) (2 March 2012) (Health and Sport)

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