Monday 5 July 2021 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Change to membership of the Parliamentary Bureau The Presiding Officer wishes to inform Members that Gillian Mackay has replaced Patrick Harvie as the representative for the Scottish Green Party on the Parliamentary Bureau. Today's Business Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today. Monday 5 July 2021 1 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament There are no meetings today. Monday 5 July 2021 2 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. Monday 5 July 2021 3 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Future Meetings of the Parliament Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 23 June 2021 Tuesday 31 August 2021 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister’s Statement: Programme for Government 2021-22 followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 1 September 2021 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions followed by Scottish Government Debate: Programme for Government 2021-22 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 2 September 2021 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions followed by Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions followed by Scottish Government Debate: National Care Service followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 7 September 2021 Monday 5 July 2021 4 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 8 September 2021 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 9 September 2021 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 Monday 5 July 2021 5 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Future Committee Meetings The future business of the Parliament has not yet been agreed to. Monday 5 July 2021 6 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile 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. Other new and altered motions and amendments *S6M-00588 Marie McNair: The Erskine Bridge Turns 50—That the Parliament commemorates 50 years of the Erskine Bridge, which was the first link between West Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire over the River Clyde, replacing the Erskine Ferry; understands that the crossing was opened on 2 July 1971 by HRH Princess Anne and for a period of time, it was the longest cable- stayed bridge in the world; notes that the bridge is 1.3km in length and 30m wide, with its tallest support measuring 50m, allowing it to play an important role in carrying over 35,000 vehicles every day; acknowledges that the Erskine Bridge has been listed for unique architectural and technical features, and remains one of the most ambitious civil engineering projects ever undertaken in Scotland, so it’s important to recognise the impact it has made in the past 50 years. Supported by: Audrey Nicoll* *S6M-00587 Alexander Stewart: Duncan Scott Graduates from the University of Stirling— That the Parliament congratulates British Olympian Duncan Scott on his graduation from the University of Stirling; understands that the swimming athlete, who will leave for Japan next week as part of Team GB, received a 2:1 in Business and Sports Studies after successfully combining his degree with his record-breaking career in the pool; acknowledges that Duncan who grew up in Alloa, broke two British freestyle records whilst qualifying for the Tokyo Games, has been part of Stirling’s Sports Scholarship Programme for the last six years, giving him the flexibility to balance his degree with training; notes that the sports champion acknowledges personally that despite his successes in the pool, completing his degree is amongst his top achievements saying that one of the things he is most proud of is achieving a 2:1 despite not really enjoying school as a result of his dyslexia and having to balance it with swimming but he eventually ended up enjoying university; views Duncan as a shining example to all young people; commends him on his focus, discipline and success, and wishes Duncan and all Team GB the very best of success in Tokyo. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Douglas Ross*, Jamie Greene*, Murdo Fraser* *S6M-00586 Pam Duncan-Glancy: Congratulations to 2021 Graduates in Glasgow —That the Parliament congratulates the achievement of all those who are currently graduating from the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University, City of Glasgow College, The Glasgow School of Art, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Kelvin Monday 5 July 2021 7 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan College, Glasgow Clyde College, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; notes the incredibly difficult circumstances under which people have graduated this year due to COVID-19, which makes their academic achievements all the more impressive, and wishes all graduates the best of luck in their future endeavours. Supported by: Beatrice Wishart*, Anas Sarwar* *S6M-00585 Jackie Baillie: Fiftieth Anniversary of the Erskine Bridge —That the Parliament celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Erskine Bridge; notes that the landmark bridge was opened in July 1971 by Princess Anne; understands that the bridge, which took four years to build, has become an icon of the West of Scotland landscape; notes with interest that it is the largest bridge which connects communities either side of the Clyde; celebrates the fact that Historic Environment Scotland granted the bridge A-listed status three years ago, describing the bridge as a “state-of-the-art infrastructure landmark in Scotland”; gives credit to the hard fought local campaign spearheaded by Labour politicians working alongside local people which saw the Erskine Bridge toll charge removed on 1 April 2006; acknowledges that this has led to a positive impact on tourism and the West of Scotland economy; further acknowledges that people living on both sides of the bridge in Erskine and Old Kilpatrick had planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary by marching to meet in the middle of the bridge but celebrations had to be postponed due to COVID-19, and hopes that these communities will be able to celebrate this worthy landmark's impressive anniversary in the near future. Supported by: Monica Lennon*, Katy Clark* *S6M-00583 Gillian Martin: Watsons of Inverurie - Closure after 182 years—That the Parliament notes the planned closure in July after 182 years of Watsons in Inverurie, which sells a variety of DIY equipment and garden supplies; understands the current owner, Mary Sloan, the first to own the business outside of the Watson family since 1872, is retiring and closing the store; recognises the business has operated from the same premises since it opened in 1839, initially opened by A&J Bisset then taken over by Inverurie Provost John MacIntyre Watson and run by his family for four successive generations prior to Mrs Sloan taking over in the