Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean

Monday 7 January 2019 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean

Today's Business

Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today.

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Chamber | Seòmar

Meeting of the Parliament

There are no meetings today.

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Committees | Comataidhean

Committee Meetings

There are no meetings today.

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Chamber | Seòmar

Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 19 December 2018

Tuesday 8 January 2019

2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Reverend Colin Sinclair, Minister, Palmerston Place Church, Edinburgh followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Ultra Low Emission Vehicles followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-14266 Brian Whittle: Transport Infrastructure in South West Scotland

Wednesday 9 January 2019

2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Finance, Economy and Fair Work followed by Ministerial Statement: Improving Animal Welfare followed by Scottish Government Debate: Recognising the Life Sciences Sector in Scotland followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-15094 Gordon MacDonald: Rotary Club of Currie Balerno Recycling PCs

Thursday 10 January 2019

11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S5M-15009 Mark Griffin: Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support, Getting it right for carers supporting someone at the end of life 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland followed by Business Motions

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Chamber | Seòmar followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 15 January 2019

2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business

Wednesday 16 January 2019

2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; Rural Economy followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business

Thursday 17 January 2019

11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time

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Committees | Comataidhean

Future Committee Meetings This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible. Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be accessed on the committee hub page. http://www.parliament.scot/business/committees/index.htm

Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee 8 January 2019 1st Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposal— The Animals and Food (Transfer of Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018. 2. Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.

Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Lynn Tullis, on 0131 348 5240 or [email protected].

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee 8 January 2019 1st Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:45 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5, 6, 7 and 8 in private. 2. Budget Scrutiny 2019-20: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2019-20 from— Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills, Gavin Gray, Deputy Director, Employability, and Mary McAllan, Director for Economic Development, Scottish Government. 3. Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: The Committee will take evidence from-

Nora Senior, Chair, Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board, Scottish Government. 4. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposal— European Union Structural and Investment Funds (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 5. Construction and Scotland’s Economy: The Committee will consider its approach to engagement for the inquiry. 6. Budget Scrutiny 2019-20: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at today's meeting.

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7. Common Financial Tool (Scotland) Regulations 2018 [draft]: The Committee will consider a response from the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills. 8. Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at today's meeting.

Proposed future business The Committee will next meet on 15 January. For further information, contact Alison Walker the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are [email protected] on extension 0131 348 5403.

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 8 January 2019 1st Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6 and 7 in private. 2. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Incidental Provisions) Regulations 2019 [draft]. 3. Instruments subject to approval (provisional affirmative): The Committee will consider the following— Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Tax Rates and Tax Bands etc) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018 (SSI 2018/372). 4. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Multilingual Standard Forms (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/373); Multilingual Standard Forms (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/374); Redemption of Heritable Securities (Excluded Securities) (Scotland) Order 2018 (SSI 2018/376); Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) (No. 2) Order 2018 (SI 2018/1344). 5. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Act of Sederunt (Child Support Rules Amendment) (Disqualification) 2018 (SSI 2018/369). 6. Budget (Scotland) (No.3) Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 7. Fisheries Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider the powers to make subordinate legislation conferred on Scottish Ministers in the Fisheries Bill (UK Parliament legislation).

Proposed future business The Committee will meet again on Tuesday 15 January. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee at [email protected] or on 0131 348 5212.

Justice Committee 8 January 2019

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1st Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private. The Committee will also decide whether draft Stage 1 reports on the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill and on the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill should be taken in private at future meetings. 2. Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Karen Auchincloss, Criminal Justice Division, Lesley Bagha, Criminal Justice Division, and Louise Miller, Directorate for Legal Services, Scottish Government. 3. Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will review the evidence received on the Bill in order to inform the drafting of its Stage 1 report. 4. Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will review the evidence received on the Bill in order to inform the drafting of its Stage 1 report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 15 January, the Committee expects to take further evidence on the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill and to consider a draft Stage 1 report on the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill. For further information, contact Stephen Imrie, the Clerk to the Committee on 0131 348 5195 or by email [email protected]

Finance and Constitution Committee 9 January 2019 1st Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of a draft report on the Scottish Government Budget 2019-20 should be taken in private at future meetings. 2. Budget Scrutiny 2019-20: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2019-20 from— Dame Susan Rice, Chair, John Ireland, Chief Executive, Professor Francis Breedon, Commissioner, Professor David Ulph, Commissioner, and Professor Alasdair Smith, Commissioner, Scottish Fiscal Commission; and then from— Robert Chote, Chairman, Office for Budget Responsibility. 3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.

Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Local Government and Communities Committee 9 January 2019 1st Meeting, 2019

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The Committee will meet at 9:45 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Budget Scrutiny 2019-20: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2019-20 from— Cllr Gail Macgregor, Spokesperson for Resources, and Vicki Bibby, Head of Resources, COSLA; Annemarie O'Donnell, Chair, SOLACE Scotland; and then from— Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Graham Owenson, Head of Local Government Finance, Robin Haynes, Head of Local Taxation, Caroline Dicks, Investment Manager, More Homes Division, and Angela O'Brien, Team Leader, Better Homes Division, Scottish Government. 3. Budget Scrutiny 2019-20: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 16 January, the Committee expects to consider a draft Stage 1 report of the Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Peter McGrath, on 0131-348-5232 or [email protected].

Education and Skills Committee 9 January 2019 1st Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take agenda item 3 in private. The Committee will also decide whether to take future considerations of evidence on its Scottish National Standardised Assessments inquiry in private. 2. Scottish National Standardised Assessments inquiry: The Committee will take evidence from-

Mhairi Shaw, Director of Education, East Renfrewshire Coucil on behalf of the, Association of Directors of Education in Scotland; Juliette Mendelovits, Director of Assessment and Reporting for the Australian Council of Education Research, ACER UK; Professor Sue Ellis, Professor of Education, University of Strathclyde; Professor Christine Merrell, Director of Research and Professor in the School of Education, Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring, Durham University. 3. Review of evidence: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier. 4. Music tuition in schools (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

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Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 16 January, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence on its SAcottish National Standardsed Assessments inquiry. For further information, contact Roz Thomson the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are 0131 348 5222 or [email protected]

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Motions | Gluasadan

Motions

Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.

Motions and amendments can be published with symbols:

* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest

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

Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.

Members' Business motions that have achieved cross party support

*S5M-15226 Alexander Stewart: World Hearing Day and Hearing Awareness Week 2019—That the Parliament acknowledges World Hearing Day on 4 March 2019 and Hearing Awareness Week, which runs from 2 to 9 March 2019; notes the view that hearing access needs to be a priority if there is to be greater public involvement and participation in many varied events; accepts that noise and poor acoustics can often be a significant cause of discomfort, distress and exclusion when it comes to group activities for older age groups and people with conditions such as hearing loss, dementia and autism; considers that there are opportunities for employability schemes to emerge from initiatives that manufacture affordable noise-absorption panels, which could be installed into community venues to help tackle noise and acoustic issues, in addition to others that design and manufacture hearing enhancement devices, and commends all groups, companies and charities that work to benefit the lives of people who live with hearing loss and the stigma that can be associated with the condition. Supported by: Monica Lennon*, Maurice Golden*, Liam Kerr*, Peter Chapman*, Jeremy Balfour*, Liam McArthur*, John Mason*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Bill Kidd*, Edward Mountain*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Neil Findlay*

Members' Business motions that have not achieved cross party support

*S5M-15230 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Kilmarnock FC on its 150th Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock FC, the oldest professional football club in Scotland, on its 150th anniversary; notes that the first recorded general meeting of the club took place on 5 January 1869 in the Temperance Hotel in Kilmarnock, notified by secretary, John Wallace; recognises the many achievements of the club, which include becoming one of the first clubs to contest an official Scottish Cup match along with Renton in 1873, winning the Championship under the manager Willie Waddell in 1965 by defeating Hearts 2-0 on the last day of the season to win the league on goal average by 0.042 goals, winning the Scottish Cup in 1920 by defeating Albion Rovers 3-2 and again in 1929 by beating Rangers 2-0 and in 1997 defeating Falkirk 1-0, winning the League Cup in 2012 by beating Celtic 1-0, winning the Ayrshire Cup 42 times, recording 189 victories out of 256 meetings with local rivals, Ayr United, regularly representing Scotland in the New York International Tournament in the 1960s, qualifying for European

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Motions | Gluasadan competitions on nine occasions, notably defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-4 on aggregate in the club’s first European tie in 1964 after being four goals down, welcoming Real Madrid to Rugby Park as league champions in 1965, drawing 2-2, and reaching the semi-final of the Inter Cities Fairs Cup in 1966-67 against Leeds United; recognises that the club is enjoying its 26th season in a row in the top flight in Scotland; notes that the club recorded the highest points tally of 74 points in the calendar year 2018, and sends the club, staff and supporters its best wishes for the year ahead and for many years to come.

*S5M-15229 John Mason: Oppression of Minorities in China—That the Parliament deplores the treatment of a number of minority nationalities, faith groups and others by the Chinese Government; is particularly concerned about the plight of Tibet and Tibetans, Uighur Muslims living in Xinjiang, Christians throughout China and practitioners of Falun Gong; notes reports that “re-education camps” are said to contain between 500,000 and 2 million Uighur and other Muslim minority people, mainly men; notes with extreme concern reports of malnourishment, deaths and the forced use of drugs in these camps, with some former prisoners mentioning the use of torture; considers that the people of Scotland, including those in the Glasgow Shettleston constituency, expect their Parliament to speak out on what it considers such human rights abuses, despite the fact that China is an important trading partner, and expresses solidarity with those living in China and Tibet who find their way of life under threat. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*

Other new and altered motions and amendments

*S5M-15237 Fulton MacGregor: Dean Ford—That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Dean Ford, lead singer of the Scottish pop group, Marmalade, at the age of 72; notes that Coatbridge-born Dean co-founded the group in 1961, which went on to release 11 singles, the best known of which, a cover of The Beatles' Ob-la-di Ob-la-da, reached number one in 1968, allowing Marmalade to become the first Scottish band to have a UK number one hit; respectfully acknowledges this achievement, welcomes the musical legacy that Dean leaves, and sends its condolences to his family. Supported by: Richard Lyle*

*S5M-15236 Richard Lyle: New Year's Honour for Elizabeth “Liz” Wilson of Uddingston—That the Parliament congratulates Elizabeth “Liz” Wilson of Uddingston on being awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours List for services to the community of Uddingston; understands that Liz was supported for the honour by a wide range of elected members and community activists in recognition of her years of unwavering service and commitment to Uddingston Pride; notes that Uddingston Pride has been chaired by Liz for 15 years and is an organisation aimed at improving the appearance of Uddingston by decorating its streets with attractive floral displays, and by maintaining a tidy and litter-free environment; acknowledges that, under her stewardship, the organisation has won national recognition including Keep Scotland Beautiful awards; believes that her work and that of Uddingston Pride to improve the experience of people who live in the community, giving them a sense of belonging and a pride in Uddingston, is to be commended, and sends its best wishes to Liz on her honour and to Uddingston Pride for its continuing success in the future.

*S5M-15235 Neil Findlay: Youngest-ever US Congresswoman—That the Parliament welcomes the election of 29-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to the US Congress; understands Ms Ocasio-Cortez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America

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Motions | Gluasadan and worked as a waitress, educator and publisher prior to her election; notes her long-standing support for progressive politics, and wishes her every success in pursuing progressive policies during her term of office. Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton*, James Kelly*, Richard Lyle*

*S5M-15234 Stuart McMillan: Heather Dougan and Ellie-Jayne Fabiani Win Gold at Aerial Hoop World Championships—That the Parliament congratulates the aerial gymnasts, Heather Dougan, 11, and Ellie-Jayne Fabiani, 9, from Inverclyde, on winning gold on their debut at the World Championships in Italy; notes that the girls won gold for a doubles routine in the Children’s Duo category and that Ellie-Jayne won gold for her solo routine in her age group; recognises that this is a big achievement for Heather and Ellie as they have only been training for a year, and wishes them all the best for future competitions.

*S5M-15233 Stuart McMillan: Kathleen McMillan Named RSPB Young Nature Champion—That the Parliament commends Kathleen McMillan on being named RSPB Young Nature Champion at the Nature of Scotland Awards; notes that the dedicated Greenock conservationist volunteers at the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, has worked tirelessly to promote wildlife and conservation for future generations as a former ranger at the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, and is the current chair of the Greenock Cut Volunteer Group; appreciates that the 26-year- old also organises local beach cleans; understands that the former Ardgowan Primary and Greenock Academy pupil received her special award, which was made out of a tree stump, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh, and thanks Kathleen for her conservation efforts. Supported by: Bob Doris*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*

*S5M-15232 Stuart McMillan: Taylor Burns Organises Free Christmas Dinner for 70 People—That the Parliament commends Taylor Burns for organising a free festive dinner to bring lonely people together for Christmas in Greenock for a second year running; notes that the 21- year-old fed 70 people at Gibshill Community Centre thanks to her team of hardworking volunteers, including the TV star, Hardeep Singh Kohli, who was head chef on the day; recognises that everyone received a present as well as their three-course Christmas dinner, and that Taylor and her team gave up their time on Christmas Eve to prepare for the day; understands that guests ranged in age from a one-year-old to a senior citizen of 82, with the majority of diners being elderly, many of whom were widowed; appreciates that, after the meal, everyone enjoyed a disco, and that entertainment was provided by the Greenock singer-songwriter, Anthony McElwee, and vocalist and songwriter, Jud Harron, and thanks Taylor, the volunteers involved, and the local businesses who supported the event. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Bob Doris*, Monica Lennon*

*S5M-15231 John Mason: France to Overtake UK in Economic League—That the Parliament notes the release of the report, World Economic League Table, by the Centre for Economics and Business Research, which shows that France is likely to overtake the UK as the sixth largest economy in the world in 2019; understands that the report states that “disruption” caused by Brexit was inevitable and would lead to a damaging drop in both inward and business investment; considers that this clearly underlines that the UK is not a force for economic stability, and believes that an independent Scotland could do much better than what it considers the rampant economic self-harm being carried out by successive UK governments. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Richard Lyle*

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*S5M-15227 Neil Findlay: Kaiam Europe and Kaiam UK—That the Parliament expresses its deep regret at the conduct of Kaiam Europe and Kaiam UK in failing to pay the wages owed to its staff at Livingston leaving them without money in the run up to Christmas and without jobs after the New Year; believes that the company has acted appallingly and has shown complete disregard for its workforce; understands that the company notified Scottish Enterprise on 16 November 2018 and that it, in turn, notified the Scottish Government on 22 November, but that no indication of any problems with cash flow or wage payments were relayed to workers, leaving them in the lurch on Christmas Eve, and calls on the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee to hold an inquiry into how companies are awarded and held accountable for public money that they receive in the form of grants and loans, and the role of the Scottish Government in this and other closures.

*S5M-15224 Alexander Stewart: Two Awards for Tullibody Community Development Trust—That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Tullibody Community Development Trust is to receive £5,000 from the Gannett Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Alloa Advertiser newspaper’s parent company, Newsquest; believes that volunteers will use the money to create a new social space for residents, complete with a kitchen and café at the Tullibody Civic Centre; notes that the group is hoping to be able to open the facility up to parents before and after dropping their children off at school or nursery; notes that the trust also announced that it had been successful in receiving further funding from a separate grant bid, receiving £2,000 from the Tabhair Charitable Trust; notes that this will be used to cover the cost of installing and running its broadband and wi-fi for one year, its card payment and security systems, as well as purchasing cleaning supplies; thanks both charitable trusts for their magnanimous awards, and wishes everyone involved all the very best in their endeavours. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Liam Kerr*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S5M-15223 Angela Constance: Plight of Livingston Workers Stranded Without Pay This Christmas (lodged on 21 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Neil Findlay*, David Torrance*, Christine Grahame*, Jenny Gilruth*

S5M-15219 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Kilmarnock’s Wossobama2 Muay Thai Boxing Club (lodged on 21 December 2018) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*

S5M-15218 Linda Fabiani: Indefatigable East Kilbride Sea Cadets (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*, David Torrance*

S5M-15216 Margaret Mitchell: DEBRA (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Maurice Corry*, Annie Wells*, Neil Findlay*

S5M-15214 Alexander Burnett: 30 Years of the Pushkin Prize (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Maurice Corry*, Stewart Stevenson*, Annie Wells*

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S5M-15213 Peter Chapman: In Memory of David Myles (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Maurice Corry*, Maureen Watt*

S5M-15212 Clare Adamson: Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Motherwell Retailer, Adeil Hussain (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15211 Clare Adamson: International Jiu Jitsu Championships in Motherwell (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15210 Jenny Gilruth: Auchmuty High School Receives Funding for Cycling Promotion (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*, David Torrance*

S5M-15209 Jenny Gilruth: Collydean Community Centre Receives TSB Grant (lodged on 20 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15205 Liam Kerr: Friends of Anchor Fundraising (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Maurice Corry*, Annie Wells*

S5M-15202 Alexander Burnett: Fi Thomson, Championing Mental Health in Huntly (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15201 John Finnie: Marking the Life of John Willie Campbell, the Voice of Shinty (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15200 Clare Adamson: Assistant Chief Officer Lewis Ramsay Awarded The Queen’s Fire Service Medal (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15199 Kenneth Gibson: 80th Anniversary of the Launch of Kindertransport (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15198 Alexander Burnett: Insch Demonstrates True Festive Spirit (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15196 James Dornan: Congratulating Glasgow Clyde College (lodged on 19 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

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S5M-15191 Jenny Gilruth: NHS Fife, First in Scotland to Provide Day Surgery for a Hip Replacement (lodged on 18 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15190 Gail Ross: Electric A9 (lodged on 18 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15188 John Finnie: Ullapool Sea Savers Win Otter Oscar (lodged on 18 December 2018) New Support: Maureen Watt*

S5M-15187 Angela Constance: West Lothian Presented with Food for Life Award for School Meals (lodged on 18 December 2018) New Support: Neil Findlay*

S5M-15183 Ross Greer: Centenary of the Election of Constance Markievicz (lodged on 17 December 2018) New Support: Neil Findlay*

S5M-15179 Alison Johnstone: Growing Korfball in Edinburgh (lodged on 17 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15178 Angela Constance: West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust Wins Sports Facilities Fund for Local Community (lodged on 17 December 2018) New Support: Neil Findlay*

S5M-15170 Angela Constance: Women n2 Work Nominated for Championing Gender Equality Award (lodged on 17 December 2018) New Support: Neil Findlay*

S5M-15166 Liam Kerr: Stonehaven Community Light Up Cul-de-sac for Accessible Playground (lodged on 17 December 2018) New Support: Maureen Watt*

S5M-15106 Jeremy Balfour: The Scottish Powerchair Football Association (lodged on 10 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15104 Keith Brown: Interruptions to Banking Service in Alloa (lodged on 10 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15102 Emma Harper: The D&G Youth Awards 2018 (lodged on 10 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15099 Gillian Martin: SCLD Publishes Report, The Route to Employment for People with Learning Disabilities in Scotland (lodged on 10 December 2018)

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New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15085 Shona Robison: Success for Dundee and Angus College (lodged on 07 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15082 Keith Brown: Launch of Stirling Citizens Advice Universal Credit Research and Guide (lodged on 07 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15074 Bob Doris: Italian Accolade for St Roch’s (lodged on 06 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15070 Kenneth Gibson: Celebrating the Life of James David Forbes (lodged on 05 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15066 Tom Arthur: Lochwinnoch Primary, School of Rock (lodged on 05 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15063 Christine Grahame: Increase Sentencing for Animal Cruelty in Scotland (lodged on 05 December 2018) New Support: John Mason*

S5M-15062 Tom Arthur: Thorn Primary Fundraise for St Vincent's Hospice (lodged on 05 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15057 Miles Briggs: Five Years of Transforming Care After Treatment (lodged on 05 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15056 Stuart McMillan: VisitScotland Wins at British Youth Travel Awards (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15053 Stuart McMillan: McCaskie Butchers do the Double at Haggisfest (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15052 Gail Ross: Highland Youth Survey (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15051 Lewis Macdonald: New Book Celebrates Women in Oil and Gas Industry (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

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Motions | Gluasadan

S5M-15049 Linda Fabiani: East Kilbride's Young Scot of the Year Arts Award Winner (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15044 Linda Fabiani: East Kilbride's Young Scot Year of Young People's Champion (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15042 Jenny Gilruth: GoFitba Inspires Young People to Get Fit and Active (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15041 Jenny Gilruth: Callum Montgomerie Wins Gold at WorldSkills UK (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15040 Tavish Scott: Queen's Nurse Award for Keri Ratter (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15038 David Torrance: Fife College Successes at UK World Skills Competition (lodged on 04 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15035 Daniel Johnson: Royal Blind School Inspection Result (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15030 Colin Beattie: Midlothian LAC Celebrates its 15th Anniversary (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15029 Sandra White: SWG3 Wins Evolution Award at Scottish Music Awards (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15027 Alexander Burnett: Iona Fyfe, Scots Singer of the Year (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15021 Iain Gray: StreetsAhead Tranent Project Success at Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15020 Adam Tomkins: Celebrating Parkrun's 10th Anniversary in Scotland (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

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S5M-15009 Mark Griffin: Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support, Getting it right for carers supporting someone at the end of life (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15008 Peter Chapman: North East Organic Recycling Firm Expands Across UK (lodged on 03 December 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15003 Bob Doris: Glasgow as an HIV Fast-Track City (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-15001 Alasdair Allan: 50th Anniversary of the Gaelic Books Council / 50 Bliadhna de Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14999 Rona Mackay: Anna and the Apocalypse (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14996 Gillian Martin: Eat on the Green Restaurant Wins Tourism Award (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14995 Gillian Martin: Meldrum House Hotel Successes at Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14994 Gillian Martin: Glen Garioch Distillery Success (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14993 Gillian Martin: Lewis Grassic Gibbon to be Honoured by Historic Environment Scotland (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14992 Keith Brown: Communities Light Up Clackmannanshire and Dunblane for Christmas (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14991 John Finnie: Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year (lodged on 29 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14982 David Torrance: Heather Stuart Elected to be Rotary District Governor (lodged on 28 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14970 Willie Coffey: King of the Ring 2018 Success for Local Boxers (lodged on 28 November 2018)

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New Support: Stewart Stevenson*, David Torrance*

S5M-14967 Clare Adamson: Takeaway Raises Money for St Andrew’s Hospice (lodged on 28 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14966 Clare Adamson: Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau Moves to New Premises (lodged on 28 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14965 Clare Adamson: RU THAT GUY Text Alert Service Launched (lodged on 28 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14964 Clare Adamson: Motherwell School Pupils Become Junior Road Safety Officers (lodged on 28 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14956 Clare Adamson: RoSPA Gold Awards for NHS Lanarkshire’s West of Scotland Laundry (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14955 Clare Adamson: Cleland Miners ABC Boxer Selected for World Elite Championships (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14954 Clare Adamson: Success for New College Lanarkshire at WorldSkills UK (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14952 David Torrance: Gàidhlig Fhìobha (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14951 David Torrance: Fords Daly Legal, Finalist in Law Awards of Scotland 2018 (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14950 David Torrance: Greener Kirkcaldy Award Receives Funding from the Scottish Power Energy Networks Green Economy Fund (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14949 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating Step Into Youthwork on Fundraising (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14948 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating Bourtreehill and Broomland’s Men’s Shed (lodged on 27 November 2018)

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Motions | Gluasadan

New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14947 Ruth Maguire: Ayrshire College Success at the SQA Awards (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14946 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14945 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating Greenwood Academy on its Fourth Eco-flag (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14944 Ruth Maguire: Kindness Rocks (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14943 Ruth Maguire: Salvation Army Toy Appeal, Irvine (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14942 Kenneth Gibson: Premiere of UNCOWED, an Isle of Arran Production (lodged on 28 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14941 Rona Mackay: Kirkintilloch Youth Brass Band Wins Gold Award (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14940 Kezia Dugdale: Green Economy Fund Awards for Edinburgh Projects (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14938 John Finnie: Inverness Caledonian Thistle Christmas Lunch (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14933 Liam McArthur: Orkney Communities Secure Scottish Land Fund Awards (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14932 Maureen Watt: Asda Foundation Funding in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14927 Linda Fabiani: East Kilbride's Young Legend, Mark Goudie (lodged on 27 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

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S5M-14923 Stuart McMillan: Inverclyde Amateur Swimming Club (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14917 David Torrance: Raith Rovers Girls U17s Team Wins League Championship (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14916 David Torrance: TPAS National Good Practice Awards Dinner Successes (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14912 Gail Ross: Wick Art Exhibition (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14911 Gillian Martin: Tarves Development Trust Awarded £99,200 from the Scottish Land Fund (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14910 Gail Ross: Cromarty Firth Expansion (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14901 Angus MacDonald: Falkirk Herald Business Awards 2018 (lodged on 26 November 2018) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*

S5M-14873 Claudia Beamish: The Return of the Storm Petrel to the Shiants (lodged on 22 November 2018) New Support: Alex Rowley*

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Questions | Ceistean

Written Questions

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

Written questions lodged from 24 December 2018 to 04 January 2019

S5W-20793 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid out in grants, loans and other finance to companies in which Bardia Pezeshki has been a director, executive officer, share holder or has had a business interest in the last 10 years. S5W-20794 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take against companies that have received grants and loans from it and its agencies but which fail to fulfil the terms of the grant or loan. S5W-20795 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what action is can take against companies that receive public money but then leave their employees and creditors unpaid. S5W-20796 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence or communications it received from Kaiam Europe or Kaiam UK in relation to (a) the company’s failure to be able to pay its staff and (b) the sustainability of the business, and on which dates such communications were received. S5W-20797 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government how much (a) it, (b) Scottish Enterprise and (b) its agencies have paid to Kaiam UK or Kaiam Europe in the last 10 years. S5W-20798 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government on which date it or any of its agencies were alerted to Kaiam UK or Kaiam Europe being in financial difficulty. S5W-20799 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the proportion of all student loans paid to Scottish-domiciled students that will not be repaid, expressed as a percentage. S5W-20800 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government, of its estimated total of all unpaid student loans, how much is due to (a) the recipient not meeting the income repayment threshold and (b) default by the recipient. S5W-20801 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what its estimate is of the proportion of the existing student loan book that will not be repaid, in (a) percentage and (b) cash terms, as at the end of 2017-18. S5W-20802 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what estimates it has made of how many unpaid student loans there will be in the next (a) 5, (b) 10 and (c) 15 years, based on the (i) previous and (ii) latest Scottish student loan repayment thresholds, expressed in (A) cash and (B) percentage terms. S5W-20803 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent government accounts reclassification decision by the Office for National Statistics, whether it has agreed with the Treasury how student loans and debts are to be treated in Scottish Government accounts, and, if so, what changes it will make. S5W-20804 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what legislation currently applies to flygrazing in Scotland. S5W-20805 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to follow the example of the Welsh and UK governments by legislating on flygrazing so that the public and landowners can act quickly to deal with horse welfare and, if so, when.

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S5W-20806 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-19740 by Roseanna Cunningham on 9 November 2018, when the multi-stakeholder group was established; what its initial terms of reference were; who its members are; by whom they were appointed, and for what period of time. S5W-20809 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-19740 by Roseanna Cunningham on 9 November 2018, whether the agendas, minutes, papers for, and presentations made at, meetings of the multi-stakeholder group are publicly available and, if so, where. S5W-20810 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of 87 out of 107 respondents to its consultation, Investing in and Paying for Your Water Services from 2021, indicating that the single occupant discount of 25% should not be reduced to 10%, whether it plans to proceed with a reduction. S5W-20811 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has published all of the responses received to its consultation, Investing in and Paying for Your Water Services from 2021. S5W-20812 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what further examination it plans to undertake of the available discounts, exemptions and reductions following responses to its consultation, Investing in and Paying for Your Water Services from 2021.

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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais

Progress of Legislation

Bills A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via 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. a Government, 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 four sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Wednesday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is five days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for each Stage, 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.

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

Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Equalities and Human Rights Committee), 31 January 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 25 January with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Budget (Scotland) (No.3) Bill (G) Introduced, 19 December 2018

Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (evidence, Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs)) 20 December 2018

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Education and Skills)), 6 December 2017

Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Equalities and Human Rights)), 25 October 2018

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Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform)), 18 December 2018

Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee), 22 January 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 16 January with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (evidence, Local Government and Communities)), 19 December 2018

Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (lead committee (Health and Sport)), 29 January 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 23 January with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (evidence, Health and Sport Committee)), 27 November 2018

Hutchesons’ Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill (P) Preliminary Stage Report (Hutchesons' Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill Committee) published, 20 December 2018

Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice)), 18 December 2018

Planning (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 14 November 2018 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Pow of Inchaffray Drainage Commission (Scotland) Bill (P) Passed, 13 December 2018

Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Rural Economy and Connectivity)), 7 November 2018

Scottish Crown Estate Bill (G) Passed, 21 November 2018

South of Scotland Enterprise Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Economy and Connectivity)), 19 December 2018

Transport (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Economy and Connectivity)), 5 December 2018

UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 21 March 2018

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The Bill has been referred to the Supreme Court under section 33 of the Scotland Act 1998 by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland.

Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice Committee)), 18 December 2018

Legislative Consent Memorandums

A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/31313.aspx Agriculture Bill LCM-S5-19 Lodged on 29 October 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 12 November 2018

Counter Terrorism and Border Security Bill LCM-S5-20 Lodged on 1 November 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 4 December 2018

Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill LCM-S5-18 Lodged on 7 September 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 21 November 2018

Fisheries Bill LCM-S5-22 Lodged on 7 December 2018 Lead Committee - Rural Economy and Connectivity

Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill LCM-S5-21 Lodged on 6 December 2018 Report (Health and Sport Committee) published, 19 December 2018

Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM- S5-15 Lodged on 15 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 8 May 2018

Ivory Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-16 Lodged on 6 June 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 6 November 2018

Offensive Weapons Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-17 Lodged on 3 September 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 21 November 2018

Parking (Code of Practice) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-13

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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais

Lodged on 5 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 5 June 2018

Trade Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-12 Lodged on 20 December 2017 Report (Finance and Constitution Committee) published, 31 October 2018

Subordinate Legislation (date of laying) (lead committee)

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 17 January 2019 Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (Tolerable Standard) (Extension of Criteria) Order 2019 [draft] (23 November 2018) (Local Government and Communities)

To be approved by resolution of the Parliament by 24 January 2019 Lead committee to report by 23 January 2019 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Tax Rates and Tax Bands etc) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018 (SSI 2018/372) (Provisional affirmative) (13 December 2018) (Finance and Constitution)

Lead committee to report by 5 February 2019 Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Modification of the Repairing Standard) Regulations 2019 [draft] (12 December 2018) (Local Government and Communities)

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Supplemental Provision) Order 2019 [draft] (12 December 2018) (Local Government and Communities)

Lead committee to report by 19 February 2019 First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Incidental Provisions) Regulations 2019 [draft] (17 December 2018) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 22 February 2019 Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (20 December 2018) (Health and Sport)

Negative instruments

Subject to annulment by 8 January 2019 Lead committee to report by 7 January 2019 Insolvency (Scotland) (Receivership and Winding up) Rules 2018 (SSI 2018/347) (14 November 2018) (Economy, Energy and Fair Work)

Subject to annulment by 6 February 2019 Lead committee to report by 4 February 2019 Multilingual Standard Forms (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/373) (13 December 2018) (Justice)

Multilingual Standard Forms (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/374) (13 December 2018) (Justice)

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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais

Subject to annulment by 7 February 2019 Lead committee to report by 4 February 2019 Redemption of Heritable Securities (Excluded Securities) (Scotland) Order 2018 (SSI 2018/376) (14 December 2018) (Local Government and Communities)

Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) (No. 2) Order 2018 (SI 2018/1344) (14 December 2018) (Social Security)

Subject to annulment by 19 February 2019 Lead committee to report by 18 February 2019 First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Procedure) Amendment Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/378) (17 December 2018) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 22 February 2019 Lead committee to report by 18 February 2019 Burial and Cremation (Pregnancy Loss Prescribed Information and Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/384) (20 December 2018) (Health and Sport)

Foods for Specific Groups (Medical Foods) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/392) (20 December 2018) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 23 February 2019 Lead committee to report by 18 February 2019 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/391) (21 December 2018) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform)

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Documents | Sgrìobhainnean

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