BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 38/2016 Wednesday 2 March 2016
Summary of Today’s Business
Meetings of Committees
9.00am Finance Committee the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 9.30am Infrastructure and Capital Investment the Adam Smith Room (CR5) Committee 9.30am Rural Affairs, Climate Change and the Mary Fairfax Somerville Environment Committee Room (CR2) 10.00am Local Government and Regeneration the Robert Burns Room Committee (CR1) 11.00am Economy, Energy and Tourism the James Clerk Maxwell Committee Room (CR4) ______
Meeting of the Parliament
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Health, Wellbeing and Sport followed by Scottish Labour Debate: Health followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business — S4M-15422 Fiona McLeod: Fairtrade Fortnight 2016
For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ______
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 Questions - 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 Section K: Corrections to the Official Report
Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 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 8th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2. 3. Scotland’s Fiscal Framework: The Committee will take evidence from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy, Scottish Government. 4. Scotland’s Fiscal Framework: The Committee will consider the evidence received at agenda item 3. 5. Proposed Contingent Liability: The Committee will consider its approach to a proposed contingent liability.
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 8th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Housing Update: The Committee will take evidence from— Margaret Burgess, Minister for Housing and Welfare, Caroline Dicks, Investment Manager, Investment Policy, Planning, and South Programmes, and Marion Gibbs, Team Leader, Housing Support and Homelessness, Scottish Government. 2. Forth Replacement Crossing - Project Team Update: The Committee will take evidence from— David Climie, Project Director, and Lawrence Shackman, Project Manager, Forth Replacement Crossing Team, Transport Scotland. 3. Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the closure of the Forth Road Bridge (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.
1 Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 7th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Legacy process: The Committee will take evidence from: Clare Slipper, Parliamentary Officer, NFU Scotland; Sarah-Jane Laing, Director of Policy and Parliamentary Affairs, Scottish Land and Estates; Bertie Armstrong, Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation; Alan Laidlaw, Head of Property - Scotland Portfolio, The Crown Estate; Calum Duncan, Convenor, Scottish Environment LINK Marine Group; Patrick Krause, Chief Executive, Scottish Crofting Federation; Ian Cooke, Director, Development Trusts Association Scotland; Dr Sarah Skerratt, Head of Land Economy, Environment and Society Research Group, and Director of Rural Policy Centre, Scotland’s Rural College; Jonathan Hughes, Chief Executive, Scottish Wildlife Trust; Pete Ritchie, Executive Director, Nourish Scotland; and then from— Sam Gardner, Head of Policy, WWF Scotland; Iain Gulland, Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland; Colin Campbell, Director of Science and Interim CEO, James Hutton Institute; Tom Ballantine, Chair, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland; Andy Kerr, Executive Director, Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation; Willie McGhee, Forest Policy Group; Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive, Confor. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Seed (Fees) (Scotland)Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/69); Seed (Licensing and Enforcement etc.)(Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/68); Plant Health (Scotland) AmendmentOrder 2016 (SSI 2016/83); Wester Ross Marine Conservation Order 2016 (SSI2016/88); Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Conservation Order 2016 (SSI2016/90).
Local Government and Regeneration Committee 8th Meeting, 2016
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 item 4 in private at this and future meetings. 2. Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Bill Thomson, Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland;
2 Brenda McKinney, Investigations Manager, Office of the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/70); The Building (Energy Performance of Buildings) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/71); The DisabledPersons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations (SSI 2016/72); The Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/74); and The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/76) 4. Legacy paper: The Committee will consider a draft legacy paper. 5. Inquiry into arm’s length external organisations (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.
Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 7th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 11.00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Annual report (in private): The Committee will consider a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 11 May 2015 to 23 March 2016. 2. Legacy paper (in private): The Committee will consider a draft legacy paper. Not before 12.00 pm 3. Enterprise Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4) 40.2 from— Annabelle Ewing, Minister for Youth & Women’s Employment, Sarah Hart, Team Leader, Apprenticeships and Employer Incentives, and Ailsa Heine, Senior Principal Legal Officer, Scottish Government.
3 Meeting of the Parliament
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
1. Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in filling consultant vacancies at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in the last 12 months. (S4O-05595)
2. Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government what average number and percentage of hospital beds was unavailable to new patients in 2015, and how this compared with the average number of bed-occupied days because of delayed discharges. (S4O-05596)
3. Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what training is available for health professionals to provide healthcare to people on the autistic spectrum. (S4O- 05597)
4. Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government when ministers last met representatives of the Dundee Integration Joint Board. (S4O-05598)
5. James Dornan: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to alleviate pressure on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. (S4O-05599)
6. John Scott: To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to reduce waiting times in NHS Ayrshire and Arran. (S4O-05600)
7. Gil Paterson: To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to community health services in the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency. (S4O- 05601)
8. Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the recent child and adolescent mental health waiting time statistics showing that around half of patients in NHS Grampian waited over 18 weeks before being seen. (S4O- 05602)
9. Jayne Baxter: To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that frontline patient and carer support from alternative care providers can be maintained, in light of the reduction in local authority budgets. (S4O-05603)
10. Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there is a satisfactory level of support for older people in north Angus with dementia. (S4O-05604)
11. Paul Martin: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what matters were discussed. (S4O-05605)
4 12. Christian Allard: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in tackling delayed discharge in the NHS Grampian area. (S4O-05606)
13. Gordon MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government how it seeks to identify and acknowledge outstanding practice and contribution in the NHS. (S4O-05607)
14. Iain Gray: To ask the Scottish Government whether the new East Lothian Community Hospital will be fully operational by 2019 and provide at least all of the services that are currently delivered at Roodlands General Hospital. (S4O-05608)
15. Malcolm Chisholm: To ask the Scottish Government what progress NHS boards have made in recruiting extra specialist nurses and whether the resources allocated for that purpose have been fully spent. (S4O-05609)
16. Rob Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government what progress there has been on the review of neonatal and maternity services. (S4O-05610)
17. Graeme Pearson: To ask the Scottish Government what the impact will be of offering additional training places for GPs in light of reports that 20% of such places were unfilled in August 2015. (S4O-05611)
18. Bob Doris: To ask the Scottish Government how it will measure any improvements in the provision of palliative care in relation to its new Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care. (S4O-05612)
19. Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Fife regarding the continuation of the Marie Curie Hospice at Home service. (S4O-05613)
20. Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with the Aberdeen women’s hospital and cancer care unit projects. (S4O-05614) followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: Health
S4M-15766 Jenny Marra: Health—That the Parliament acknowledges the commitment and dedication of Scotland’s NHS staff, care sector workers, GPs and other health professionals; believes that people and communities deserve fully-resourced services in their areas; is deeply concerned by reported plans for the potential closures of wards and hospitals in various communities across Scotland, and calls on all parties to ensure the continuation of current services such as the Royal Alexandra Hospital children’s ward, the emergency care services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Lightburn Hospital in Glasgow and the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
The Presiding Officer has selected the following amendment
5 S4M-15766.1 Shona Robison: Health—As an amendment to motion S4M-15766 in the name of Jenny Marra (Health), leave out from ―is deeply concerned‖ to end and insert ―recognises that NHS staffing and funding are at record high levels; supports the frontline NHS resource budget increasing in at least real terms in the next parliamentary session; welcomes the Scottish Government’s record of protecting local services, including saving A&E departments in Monklands and Ayr; endorses the recently published A National Clinical Strategy for Scotland with its aim to provide more care where people need it, with as much care as possible delivered locally, and is committed to maintaining and improving safe and effective local services across Scotland, including in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital, Lightburn Hospital and St John’s Hospital.‖ followed by Business Motions
S4M-15773 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—
Tuesday 8 March 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill
followed by Legislative Consent Motion: Armed Forces Bill – UK Legislation
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 9 March 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
6 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Culture, Europe and External Affairs; Infrastructure, Investment and Cities followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 10 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Lobbying (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 15 March 2016
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 16 March 2016
9.00 am Stage 3 Proceedings: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
7 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Lifelong Learning
followed by Continuation of Stage 3 Proceedings: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 17 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm Decision Time followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
S4M-15774 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] be approved.
S4M-15775 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] be approved.
S4M-15776 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Clinic) Amendment Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
S4M-15777 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the
8 Pharmacy (Premises Standards, Information Obligations etc.) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
S4M-15778 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] be approved.
S4M-15779 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
S4M-15780 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Reservoirs (Enforcement etc.) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Debate on the subject of—
S4M-15422 Fiona McLeod: Fairtrade Fortnight 2016—That the Parliament notes that Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 will have the theme, Sit down for breakfast, stand up for farmers!; understands that it will run from 29 February to 13 March and will be celebrated across Scotland, including in the Fairtrade-status local authority of East Dunbartonshire and its Fairtrade towns such as Lenzie, Bearsden and Milngavie; believes that the fortnight will bring together shops, cafés and delicatessens in these communities with farmers and producers in similar-sized towns across the world who are being paid a fair price for their foodstuffs thanks to the work of the activists from the Fairtrade network; supports the continuing status of Scotland as a Fairtrade nation and the underpinning and celebration of the country’s achievements; believes that these inspire innovative and groundbreaking new ways to make trade fairer for farmers, and notes the view that public bodies and private businesses should be encouraged to procure fairly-traded products.
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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 24 February 2016 Thursday 3 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 25 February 2016)
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 1 March 2016)
12.30 pm Members’ Business — S4M-15486 Graeme Pearson: Support for Families Affected by Murder and Culpable Homicide (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 29 February 2016)
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.30 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Friday 26 February 2016) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M-15801 see Section F) followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
4.15 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 8 March 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
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followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 9 March 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Culture, Europe and External Affairs; Infrastructure, Investment and Cities (for names of those Members selected for Portfolio Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 1 March 2016) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 10 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions (for names of those Members selected for General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 1 March 2016)
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Lobbying (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time
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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Section C – 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 at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm
Devolution (Further Powers) Committee 3 March 2016 10th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Scotland Bill and Fiscal Framework: The Committee will take evidence from— John Swinney, Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy, Scottish Government; and then from— Rt. Hon David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland, Scotland Office; Rt. Hon Greg Hands, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, HM Treasury. 2. Scotland Bill and Fiscal Framework (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 10 March, the Committee expects to consider a revised draft of its final report on the Scotland Bill.
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.
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Finance Committee 3 March 2016 9th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Scotland’s Fiscal Framework: The Committee will take evidence from— Rt. Hon Greg Hands, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, HM Treasury, UK Government. 3. Scotland’s Fiscal Framework: The Committee will consider the evidence received at agenda item 2.
Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.
European and External Relations Committee 3 March 2016 5th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 9.15 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of the annual report and legacy report should be taken in private at future meetings. 2. Dutch Ambassador: The Committee will take evidence from— Simon J H Smits, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (to the Court of St. James); Ceta Noland, Counsellor EU and Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 3. Human Rights: The Committee will take evidence from— Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights, Scottish Government. 4. Human Rights (in private): The Committee will review the evidence heard for this inquiry.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 10 March, the Committee expects to consider draft reports in private.
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.
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Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 3 March 2016 9th Meeting, 2016
The Committee will meet at 1.30 pm in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2.
Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.
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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Section E – Written questions lodged on 01 March 2016
Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) are initiated by the Scottish Government 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-30157 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government what the budget is for the (a) less favoured area support, (b) agri-environment climate and (c) Scottish suckler beef support scheme and when it will begin payments.
S4W-30158 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government whether payments from the crofting counties agricultural grant scheme are being delayed because of problems with processing area payment applications and, if so, what action it is taking.
S4W-30159 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government whether its common agricultural policy area payment budget has been top-sliced to pay for the area payment computer system and, if so, what the average cost has been to applicants, expressed as a percentage of the amount due.
S4W-30160 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government whether its common agricultural policy area payment scheme computer system is now fully operational.
S4W-30161 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government how many crofters in (a) Skye and (b) the rest of the country have (i) applied for and (ii) received basic payment scheme funding.
S4W-30163 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government how much basic payment scheme funding has been awarded to crofters, and what proportion of the scheme’s budget this represents.
S4W-30164 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government how many crofters have (a) applied and (b) received payment for common grazing shares under the basic payment scheme, and whether problems with processing applications have led to a delay.
S4W-30166 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government how many additional staff it has recently recruited or redeployed to offices in crofting areas to help process rural payments.
S4W-30168 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of single farm payment applications in each parliamentary region that have been
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approved (a) has been paid and (b) is awaiting payment, also broken down by the average (i) value of the payment and (ii) holding size of the farm.
S4W-30211 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the median gross weekly earnings of full-time employees in (a) Dundee, (b) Aberdeen, (c) Angus and (d) Aberdeenshire in each of the last five years for which information is available, broken down by age group.
S4W-30212 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the average number of hours per week full-time employees in (a) Dundee, (b) Aberdeen, (c) Angus and (d) Aberdeenshire have worked in each of the last five years for which information is available.
S4W-30213 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the number of (a) full-time and (b) part-time jobs in (i) Dundee, (ii) Aberdeen, (iii) Angus and (iv) Aberdeenshire in each of the last five years for which information is available.
S4W-30214 Lesley Brennan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the average number of hours of overtime worked per week in (a) Dundee, (b) Aberdeen, (c) Angus and (d) Aberdeenshire in each of the last five years for which information is available.
S4W-30215 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29501 by John Swinney on 4 February 2016, what response it received from Ofcom to its call for it to undertake more extensive regional market analysis, and what its position is on the conclusions of the review that was published on 25 February 2016.
S4W-30216 Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Government what Barnett consequentials there will be as a result of the UK Government’s decision to access the European Union Solidarity Fund.
S4W-30217 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government how much public subsidy it has taken back since 2006-07 under the current Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract.
S4W-30218 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-27940 by Derek Mackay on 29 October 2015, whether it will provide a breakdown of the annual expenditure on piers and harbours and vessels by (a) Northern Isles and (b) Clyde and Hebrides network.
S4W-30219 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-27940 by Derek Mackay on 29 October 2015, what the annual expenditure on proposals in Scottish Ferry Services: Ferries Plan (2013-2022) was for (a) Northern Isles and (b) Clyde and Hebrides ferry services.
S4W-30220 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-27940 by Derek Mackay on 29 October 2015, what its estimate is of the expenditure on proposals in Scottish Ferry Services: Ferries Plan (2013-2022) for
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(a) Northern Isles and (b) Clyde and Hebrides ferry services for each year from 2015- 16 to 2021-22.
S4W-30221 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-27940 by Derek Mackay on 29 October 2015, what Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd’s planned expenditure on proposals in the Ferries Plan is for each year from 2015-16 to 2021-22.
S4W-30222 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29286 by Aileen McLeod on 26 January 2016, how much was awarded to Voluntary Action Barra and Vetersay in (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15 to develop options for a community-led approach to managing the Sound of Barra Special Area of Conservation; how much of each grant remains available for use, and when the report is due to be published.
S4W-30223 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government how many Basic Payment Scheme applications for amounts (a) up to £5,000, (b) from £5,000 to £10,000, (c) from £10,001 to £15,000, (d) from £15,001 to £20,000, (e) from £20,001 to £30,000, (f) from £30,001 to £40,000, (g) from £40,001 to £50,000, (h) £50,001 to £60,000, (i) from £60,001 to £70,000, (j) from £70,001 to £80,000, (k) from £80,001 to £90,000, (l) from £90,001 to £100,000 and (m) in excess of £100,000 were settled by 29 February 2016 and how many were awaiting processing on that date.
S4W-30225 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many and (b) what percentage of paramedics in the Scottish Ambulance Service will be of retirement age within the next (i) five and (ii) 10 years.
S4W-30226 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many and (b) what percentage of (i) nurses and midwives, (ii) senior doctors and consultants, (iii) radiologists and (iv) psychiatrists will be of retirement age in the next (A) five and (B) 10 years.
S4W-30230 Nanette Milne: To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) households, (b) farmers and (c) businesses in each local authority area have applied for support from the flooding relief scheme, and how many (i) have (A) received and (B) are awaiting payment and (ii) had their applications rejected.
S4W-30231Δ Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its response to the Commission on Local Tax Reform.
S4W-30232 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the reported seven-month waiting list for drivers whose licences have been suspended for medical reasons to be re-tested at the Scottish Driving Assessment Service in Edinburgh.
S4W-30233 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the operators of Glasgow Prestwick Airport regarding whether there can be a guaranteed provision of public transport between the airport and Glasgow city centre onwards for passengers travelling on late night flights.
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S4W-30234 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place for a seven-days-a-week public transport service between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Glasgow city centre onwards for passengers travelling on late night flights.
S4W-30235 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29412 by Richard Lochhead on 1 March 2016, how many subsequent inspections have been carried out on farms and crofts that have appealed their initial payment region decision, broken down by area office.
S4W-30236 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29412 by Richard Lochhead on 1 March 2016, how many inspections have been carried out to assess which Basic Payment Scheme region a farm or croft is in, broken down by area office.
S4W-30251 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made representations to the UK Government in relation to the introduction of a statutory telecoms scheme to automatically offer compensation to consumers in Scotland when the service falls below expectations.
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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Section F – Motions and Amendments
Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.
Each Monday, this section also contains motions and amendments that have been lodged the previous week and are still live and those 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.
Support for motions or amendments that have already been published is shown at the end of this section.
Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:
* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicate changes to previously published material # a motion lodged for members’ business that has received the required level of cross-party support ♦ a motion lodged for members’ business that has not yet received the required level of cross-party support R 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.
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New and altered motions and amendments
*S4M-15801 Maureen Watt: Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Supported by: Shona Robison*, Jamie Hepburn*
*S4M-15800 Stuart McMillan: Cara Kennedy Scottish Gymnastics Champion— That the Parliament congratulates the new Scottish female senior gymnastics champion in the women’s artistic competition at the 2016 Scottish National Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Cara Kennedy of City of Glasgow Gymnastics; acknowledges that Cara was born two months prematurely and had respiratory problems; understands that she has also fought her way back from a recent serious injury; commends Cara for achieving what it considers remarkable success despite these issues; acknowledges that she was Scottish champion at junior level and represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2011; recognises that she also represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 at 16 years of age; understands that Cara hopes to represent Scotland again at the 2018 Commonwealth Games; commends the work of her former school, Glasgow School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy in helping to provide sporting stars for the future; congratulates the coaching team at City of Glasgow Gymnastics Club and, in particular, women’s artistic coach, Sandra Stevenson, and wishes Cara all the best in her future activities as a Scottish international gymnast.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Colin Beattie*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S4M-15799 John Wilson: St Patrick’s Day Festival Coatbridge—That the Parliament welcomes the St Patrick’s Day Festival Coatbridge 2016 which is due to run from 4 to 19 March; recognises that this is an annual event; congratulates the Coatbridge Irish Heritage Committee on organising a wide-ranging programme of cultural events that will allow the whole community to participate; notes the long list of events includes musical performances, sporting events, quiz nights, lectures, personal tribute evenings, such as that to Margaret Skinnider, and many other engaging events and activities; acknowledges the close links that it considers many communities across Central Scotland, particularly those in Coatbridge, enjoy with Ireland, and wishes the festival every success.
Supported by: Michael McMahon*
*S4M-15798 Christina McKelvie: The Single European Act—That the Parliament acknowledges that 28 February 2016 marked the 30th anniversary of the final signing of the Single European Act, which expanded the European Community’s powers in research and development, the environment and common foreign policy; believes that it proved instrumental in establishing the single market and intensified efforts to ensure that social values were integrated into the single market; celebrates the inclusion of these social values, which it believes have led to improvements in living and working conditions, and hopes that continued membership of the EU will lead to more advances in social and economic policy.
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*S4M-15797 Neil Findlay: West Lothian Council Assisted Decoration Scheme— That the Parliament congratulates West Lothian Council on reaching the milestone of 100 tenants helped by the assisted decoration scheme; notes that this scheme helps tenants who are unable to carry out such work themselves and do not have anyone to assist them, and understands that West Lothian Council is investing over £1 million in the scheme over the next three years, which will provide much-needed assistance to tenants and employment for the tradespeople and apprentices involved.
*S4M-15796 Neil Findlay: Stoneyburn Centre Facelift—That the Parliament congratulates Stoneyburn Community Centre on its reopening after a £400,000 facelift; notes the work to improve existing facilities and the major upgrade of changing rooms, meeting rooms, offices and the reception area, and commends West Lothian Council and the centre management committee for what it considers their excellent work in the village.
*S4M-15795 Neil Findlay: Lack of Help for Dementia Patients—That the Parliament notes with great concern the length of time that people from West Lothian who have dementia are waiting for post-diagnosis support; understands that, despite nationally-agreed targets, with government guidelines stating that every patient is entitled to one-year post-diagnosis support, it takes on average over 50 days for West Lothian residents to access this, an increase from 38 days in 2014; is concerned at reports that one person waited 380 days, and to ensure support for patients and their families, calls for greater priority to be given to resourcing post- diagnostic support across the Lothian area.
Supported by: Iain Gray*
*S4M-15794 Neil Findlay: West Lothian College’s Golden Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at West Lothian College on its 50th anniversary; notes what it sees as the great work that it does in providing further education and encouraging the people of West Lothian to develop themselves and their careers, and commends the students, staff and management on the college’s golden anniversary.
Supported by: Iain Gray*
*S4M-15793 Neil Findlay: Cuts to Wildlife Police Unit—That the Parliament notes with concern the expected closure of the National Wildlife Crime Unit, which costs £427,000 annually to run; understands that over 14,000 people have signed a petition calling for the unit to be saved; notes what it considers the sterling work that the unit does in preventing and prosecuting wildlife crime such as badger baiting and the killing of birds of prey, and is concerned that these crimes may no longer be addressed if the unit, which is based in Livingston, is closed.
*S4M-15792 Mark McDonald: Congratulations to Dizzy’s Bar and Diner’s Charity Pub Quiz—That the Parliament congratulates Dizzy’s Bar and Diner’s Charity Pub Quiz ahead of its 15th birthday on 21 March 2016; understands that the quizmaster, Alan Millar, from Dyce, has been voluntarily running, writing and organising the quiz since 12 March 2001 and raised £43,326.39 for various, local, national and
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international charities; notes that the birthday will be marked by another quiz night and, as always, all proceeds raised will go to the winning team’s chosen charity; applauds what it considers the immense contribution that this event has made to a number of charitable organisations, and wishes everyone involved a successful evening.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*
*S4M-15791 Neil Findlay: West Lothian Credit Union Cashtray Savings Scheme—That the Parliament understands that people in Scotland who smoke spend an average of £1,500 a year on tobacco and that 67% of smokers say that they want to stop; therefore welcomes the launch, by the West Lothian Credit Union, NHS Lothian and ASH Scotland, of the Cashtray savings scheme, which supports smokers to set a date to stop smoking while setting a personal savings goal from the money that they would have spent on tobacco; understands that, if the project can help just 100 people to stop smoking, that will give a £150,000 boost to the community every year, and believes that, if this pilot project is successful, the Cashtray account could provide a low-cost and effective new way to support people across Scotland in taking back control of their own health, wealth and wellbeing.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, John Wilson* R, Anne McTaggart*, Hanzala Malik*
*S4M-15790# Margaret Mitchell: Hamilton Accies’ Exemplary Community Work—That the Parliament congratulates Hamilton Academical (Accies) on what it sees as its success as a football club since being founded in 1874 and its innovative and thriving community ethos; recognises that, in conjunction with Skills Development Scotland, the club’s youth academy runs a modern educational apprenticeship programme; understands that the apprentices all play regularly in the under-20 team and gain valuable social skills and experience through coaching children; notes that, as part of its community outreach programme, the club houses the Hamilton and District Men’s Shed, which aims to encourage older men to remain physically and mentally active and promotes active citizenship; supports the Accies’ additional support needs (ASN) community, which offers weekly parent/carer autism support groups, helps children and families through ASN-exclusive events and activities and recently launched an inclusive football team for four to 17-year-olds; understands that, for the last eight years, the club has delivered the programme, Training for Freedom, which supports prisoners who are in the process of being released by helping them to become responsible and accountable citizens, with the aims of increasing self-esteem and identifying and making use of previously unrecognised skills; notes that Soldiers Off the Street Scotland, which helps ex- service personnel who are homeless, is also supported by the club; welcomes what it sees as the club’s support for kinship carers, people who it believes are often forgotten; notes that the club has set up the charity, Blameless, which aims both to provide hope for children and families affected by alcoholism and addiction and facilitates 12-step recovery support groups; considers that this model of exemplary community work to help vulnerable people and families is an excellent example of preventative spend that could be replicated by other clubs, and wishes the club, its players and apprentices every success.
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Supported by: Jackson Carlaw*, Cameron Buchanan*, Jean Urquhart*, Jackie Baillie*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Richard Lyle*, John Lamont*, Mary Scanlon*, Michael McMahon*, Jamie McGrigor*
*S4M-15789 Lewis Macdonald: Curlew under Threat in UK—That the Parliament notes with concern that the globally threatened Eurasian curlew has moved up to "red" on the British Birds of Conservation Concern 4 list; understands that it should be considered the UK’s highest conservation priority bird species based on the UK’s global importance for the breeding population and its rapid decline; considers that there is an urgent need to reduce the risk of extinction, and hopes that the Scottish Government will act now to stabilise the breeding population of curlew in Scotland by developing curlew-friendly land management options within agri-environment and rural development schemes.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Jim Hume*, John Wilson* R
*S4M-15788 John Mason: The Cost of Smoking—That the Parliament notes that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and ASH Scotland have carried out a pilot exercise that trained and supported money advice workers on how best to raise with their clients the financial benefits of stopping smoking; understands that, in addition to the training on how to raise and discuss the topic, staff, managers and clients were interviewed to evaluate the impact of the pilot and any perceived barriers to change; believes that positive feedback was received with every group suggesting that talking about the cost of smoking could be a useful addition to the support provided; welcomes the evaluation report, which it believes will be published on No Smoking Day, 9 March 2016, and looks forward to financial support services across Scotland engaging with their clients about the cost of smoking so that they can provide the best support to people experiencing financial difficulties.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*
*S4M-15787 Christina McKelvie: CECA Scotland’s Emerging Talent—That the Parliament notes that Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2016 takes place between 29 February and 4 March; congratulates all the winners at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Awards, which was held at The Glasgow City Hotel; considers that the programme of CECA Scotland’s Emerging Talent has been of huge importance in developing emerging engineers in society; congratulates Sam Somerville of WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff and Jenny Nicolson of BAM Nuttall in particular for their success at the awards; considers that the success of Sam and Jenny through the CECA Scotland’s Emerging Talent programme can serve to inspire female engineers, and wishes all the winners well for the future.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Nigel Don*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*
*S4M-15786 Bill Kidd: Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Day, 1 March 2016—That the Parliament acknowledges that 1 March 2016 is Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Day, the 62nd anniversary of the "Bravo" nuclear bomb detonation by the United States close to the surface of Bikini Atoll; considers that this is a day to remember and that a colonial mind-set that engaged in this action still
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continues today; believes that the Pacific remains neither nuclear free nor independent from military exercises; wishes it to be remembered that many thousands of people have suffered and died as a result of the testing of nuclear weapons; celebrates what it sees as the courage, strength and endurance of indigenous Pacific peoples; pledges support to continue the struggle for a nuclear- free and independent Pacific, and hopes that Scotland can continue to work towards a nuclear-free world.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Patrick Harvie*, Jean Urquhart*, Fiona McLeod*, Nigel Don*, Kenneth Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Claudia Beamish*, Rob Gibson*, Christina McKelvie*, Michael Russell*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Kenny MacAskill*, George Adam*, John Wilson* R, John Mason*, Christine Grahame*, Cara Hilton*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*
*S4M-15785 Elaine Smith: St Andrew’s Hospice Success—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at St Andrew’s Hospice on it being crowned Adult Health Charity of the Year; understands that this follows a Scotland-wide public vote, in which thousands took part, and that the winner was named at the inaugural Charity Champions Awards at a gala final in Glasgow in January 2016; notes that the hospice was also named as the runner-up in the overall Charity of the Year category; appreciates that it provides specialist palliative care to patients and helps support their families and carers; believes that its over 800 staff and volunteers provide world-class care and that it is a pillar of the North Lanarkshire community; understands that it has helped over 8,000 in-patients and their families since its opening in 1987 and looks forward to its 30th anniversary next year; considers it excellent that the staff have been recognised at the awards; commends what it sees as the hospice’s excellent work, and wishes its staff all the best for the future. R
*S4M-15784 Sandra White: 24th Anniversary of Khojaly Massacre—That the Parliament recognises that 26 February 2016 marks the 24th anniversary of the attack on the town of Khojaly in Azerbaijan by the invading Armenian forces; expresses sympathy to the families of the 613 men, women and children who were killed during this attack; notes that the UN Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, which call on the Armenian forces to end the occupation of Azerbaijan, remain unfulfilled; is concerned about the recent reported escalation in tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan; considers the events in Khojaly a sobering reminder of the terrible damage that can be inflicted in wartime and the enduring need for greater understanding, communication and tolerance among people around the world; understands that Azerbaijanis living in Scotland and around the globe observe 26 February every year as a day of remembrance, honouring the victims of the Khojaly massacre, and hopes that, through highlighting the anniversary of the tragedy, international efforts to find a lasting peaceful resolution to this long-standing conflict will be renewed.
Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Christine Grahame*, David Torrance*, Anne McTaggart*, Cara Hilton*
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*S4M-15783 Rob Gibson: Wick Students’ One Click Politics App Up and Running—That the Parliament congratulates John Sutherland and Konrad Szewczyk, who are pupils at Wick High School, on the launch of their app, One Click Politics; understands that the app, which aims to engage 12 to 18-year-olds with political ideas, won the information category at the UK-wide schools’ competition, Apps for Good, which attracted around 1,000 entries; wishes them all the best with their app and in their future endeavours, and sends its plaudits to Chris Aitken, who teaches computing science at the school, on what it sees as the help and encouragement that he gives to John, Konrad and the other pupils.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Roderick Campbell*, Nigel Don*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*, Kevin Stewart*, Mary Scanlon*, David Torrance*
*S4M-15782 Tavish Scott: Congratulating Fair Isle, Superfast Broadband Coverage—That the Parliament congratulates the people of Fair Isle on making broadband coverage on the islands a reality, after being awarded a £247,000 grant by Community Broadband Scotland; understands that Fair Isle, which presently receives speeds of up to 0.5mbps, will now receive speeds in excess of 30mbps; believes that the people of Fair Isle have achieved this through their determination and hard work, and hopes that other communities across Scotland, who will not be reached by the main BT rollout of superfast broadband, will benefit from similar Community Broadband Scotland initiatives.
Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mary Scanlon*
*S4M-15781 Mike MacKenzie: Congratulating the Forth Road Bridge Team— That the Parliament welcomes the reopening of the Forth Road Bridge; congratulates every member of the team at AMEY, commissioned by Transport Scotland to maintain the bridge, and those who worked with the organisation, from engineers to consultants and suppliers, for what it considers the tireless efforts that have gone into the timely reopening of the structure; notes that, while the bridge has been available to 90% of users since 23 December 2015, as of 20 February 2016, the structure is fully reopened with HGV access, and understands that, during the inquiry into the bridge closure by the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee, several expert independent witnesses praised the huge amount of resource that has gone into the reopening and expressed amazement at how much was accomplished in such a short time.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Nigel Don*, Christina McKelvie*, Colin Beattie*, Christine Grahame*, Kevin Stewart*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, John Mason*, David Torrance*, Adam Ingram*
*S4M-15780 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Reservoirs (Enforcement etc.) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-15779 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
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*S4M-15778 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-15777 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Pharmacy (Premises Standards, Information Obligations etc.) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-15776 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Clinic) Amendment Order 2016 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-15775 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-15774 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-15773 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—
Tuesday 8 March 2016
2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill followed by Legislative Consent Motion: Armed Forces Bill – UK Legislation followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 9 March 2016
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Culture, Europe and External Affairs; Infrastructure, Investment and Cities followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business
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followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 10 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Lobbying (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 15 March 2016
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 16 March 2016
9.00 am Stage 3 Proceedings: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Lifelong Learning followed by Continuation of Stage 3 Proceedings: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
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followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 17 March 2016
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.30 pm Decision Time
*S4M-15772♦ Alex Rowley: Water Safety in Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates what it considers the excellent, ongoing work of the Fife Water Safety initiative, which has brought together the fire and rescue and police services, the RNLI and the Royal Life Saving Society UK to educate young people about the importance of water safety in Fife; understands that, since the death of her son, Cameron Lancaster, at the abandoned Prestonhill Quarry and the second tragic death of John McKay at the same quarry less than a year after Cameron’s accident, Cameron’s mother has been working with partners to raise awareness of the dangers that water may pose to young people; acknowledges that the Fife Water Safety initiative, which was launched in Inverkeithing High School in the Cowdenbeath parliamentary constituency, has been touring west Fife secondary schools providing an interactive 50-minute presentation to each year group, hoping to encourage all Fife schools to adopt the education package including an age-appropriate programme for primary school children; understands that death by drowning is the third highest accidental cause of death in the UK and that, per head of population, there are twice as many accidental drownings in Scotland as in England; further understands that there are more limited rescue options for response and rescue services for inshore water accidents than at sea through the RNLI, which rescued 7,973 people and saved 348 lives in 2015, and notes that Cameron’s mother is working with agencies across Scotland to explore the potential for creating an education programme aimed at teaching teenagers about the dangers of open waters, which may be used across Scotland.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie*, Richard Simpson*, Neil Findlay*, Iain Gray*, Cara Hilton*, Jayne Baxter*, Patricia Ferguson*, Hanzala Malik*
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*S4M-15770 Neil Bibby: Paisley Crown Post Office—That the Parliament notes with concern Post Office Ltd’s move to franchise the Crown post office in Paisley; believes that it is a popular and well used service and that Scotland’s largest town should have its own dedicated Crown post office; further believes that Post Office Ltd should provide a full explanation of the reasons behind the move and put on hold any franchising process; considers that, if the process continues, there should be a full and meaningful consultation with all relevant stakeholders, and calls on the Scottish Government to make representations to the UK Government on this matter and to consider now what other action it could take to retain the Paisley Crown post office, including consideration of funding support similar to the Post Office Diversification Fund, which it previously provided.
Supported by: Neil Findlay*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Hugh Henry*
*S4M-15769 Neil Findlay: Floods at Wester Inch—That the Parliament is concerned about recent events at the West Inch housing estate in Bathgate, where a major burst to the water main occurred twice in four days, leaving houses and cars flooded, property damaged and many people having to live with family, friends or temporarily in hotels; notes what it considers the excellent response of West Lothian Council workers who attended with the emergency services, and urges Scottish Water to ensure that a clear plan of action is identified to ensure that this does not happen again and that residents are not financially disadvantaged as a consequence of these events.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, Jean Urquhart*, Anne McTaggart*, Jayne Baxter*, Cara Hilton*, Claire Baker*, Hanzala Malik*, Drew Smith*
*S4M-15768 Christian Allard: Rewrite the Future for People with Neurological Conditions—That the Parliament recognises the need to improve care and support for people with neurological conditions as highlighted in the Sue Ryder report, Rewrite the Future; believes that if someone has a neurological condition they should be given support, for instance from a specialist nurse, to navigate the health and social care system; believes that everyone with a neurological condition should have the right to dedicated specialist care such as that provided in Dee View Court in Aberdeen; believes that the clinical standards for neurological health services should be rewritten to include social care, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with people with neurological conditions, Sue Ryder and other neurological charities, the NHS and local authorities to improve care and support for people with neurological conditions.
Supported by: Liam McArthur*, Roderick Campbell*, Nigel Don*, Colin Beattie*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Ken Macintosh*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*
*S4M-15767 James Kelly: Go4SET Challenge—That the Parliament notes that the Go4SET challenge Lanarkshire Celebration and Assessment Day will be held on 15 March 2016 and wishes all 11 competing schools well, including Cathkin High School and Trinity High School in Rutherglen; understands that Go4SET is an Engineering
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Development Trust initiative sponsored by Viridor, involving schools working in teams of six S2 pupils, supported by an industrial mentor, in a challenging 10-week environmental project to stimulate the interest of young people in science, engineering, technology and maths; applauds what it understands is the hard work of the pupils participating, and hopes that the Go4SET challenge will encourage young people to follow careers in industry, science, engineering, technology and maths.
Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Margaret Mitchell*, Anne McTaggart*, Hanzala Malik*, Iain Gray*
S4M-15766 Jenny Marra: Health—That the Parliament acknowledges the commitment and dedication of Scotland’s NHS staff, care sector workers, GPs and other health professionals; believes that people and communities deserve fully- resourced services in their areas; is deeply concerned by reported plans for the potential closures of wards and hospitals in various communities across Scotland, and calls on all parties to ensure the continuation of current services such as the Royal Alexandra Hospital children’s ward, the emergency care services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Lightburn Hospital in Glasgow and the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
Supported by: Richard Simpson
*S4M-15766.1 Shona Robison: Health—As an amendment to motion S4M-15766 in the name of Jenny Marra (Health), leave out from ―is deeply concerned‖ to end and insert "recognises that NHS staffing and funding are at record high levels; supports the frontline NHS resource budget increasing in at least real terms in the next parliamentary session; welcomes the Scottish Government’s record of protecting local services, including saving A&E departments in Monklands and Ayr; endorses the recently published A National Clinical Strategy for Scotland with its aim to provide more care where people need it, with as much care as possible delivered locally, and is committed to maintaining and improving safe and effective local services across Scotland, including in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital, Lightburn Hospital and St John’s Hospital."
Supported by: Maureen Watt*, Jamie Hepburn*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-15765 Glasgow in Running for Top Sports City in the World (lodged on 29 February 2016) Margaret McCulloch*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*
S4M-15764 Glasgow Film Festival (lodged on 29 February 2016) Margaret McCulloch*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*
S4M-15763 Congratulating Carnegie UK Trust (lodged on 29 February 2016) Cara Hilton*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*
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S4M-15762 Aberdeen Action on Disability and the Sunnybank Community Centre Association (lodged on 29 February 2016) Bill Kidd*, Roderick Campbell*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*
S4M-15760 Work, Wages and Wellbeing in the Scottish Labour Market (lodged on 29 February 2016) Dennis Robertson*
S4M-15757 Aberdeen’s Orchid Cocktail Bar (lodged on 29 February 2016) Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*
S4M-15756 Breakneck Comedy at the Tivoli (lodged on 29 February 2016) Colin Beattie*, Nigel Don*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*
S4M-15755 A Step Forward in Diagnosing Barrett’s Oesophagus (lodged on 29 February 2016) Margaret McCulloch*, Kevin Stewart*, Colin Beattie*, Nigel Don*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*
S4M-15754 World Book Day 2016 (lodged on 29 February 2016) Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, Nigel Don*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Maxwell*
S4M-15751 St Blane’s Primary School Celebrates its 40th Anniversary (lodged on 26 February 2016) Jackie Baillie*
S4M-15750 Cold Water Island Tourism Conference, Arran 2016 (lodged on 26 February 2016) Jackson Carlaw*, Nigel Don*, Jackie Baillie*, David Torrance*
S4M-15749 Congratulations to Awards for All Scotland Funding Recipients in Central Scotland (lodged on 26 February 2016) David Torrance*
S4M-15748 Metal Theft in Scotland (lodged on 25 February 2016) Nigel Don*, David Torrance*
S4M-15746 Widening Patient Access to Specialist Medication (lodged on 25 February 2016) Patrick Harvie*
S4M-15745 AGM Batteries in Thurso Given £5.4 Million for a Low-carbon Initiative (lodged on 25 February 2016) Bill Kidd*, Kevin Stewart*, Colin Beattie*, Nigel Don*, Patrick Harvie*
S4M-15744 Breast Cancer Now’s 2050 Challenge (lodged on 25 February 2016) Lewis Macdonald*
S4M-15743 Thyroid Testing, Diagnosis and Treatment (lodged on 25 February 2016) Jackie Baillie*
S4M-15742 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Making £69 Million in Cuts (lodged on 25 February 2016) Lewis Macdonald*
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S4M-15741 Childcare Costs Spiralling in Scotland (lodged on 24 February 2016) Willie Rennie*, Alison Johnstone*, Mary Scanlon*
S4M-15663 Garioch Community Kitchen (lodged on 17 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15661 Spectacular Spectra (lodged on 17 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15660 Aberdeen Britain in Bloom Finalist (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15659 Congratulations to New Cunninghame North MSYPs Eilidh Macpherson and Emily Eadie (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15658 Communities and Families Fund Awards to Glasgow Groups (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15657 Musicians from Scottish Branches of CCE Taking Part in Macalla 1916 (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15656 Age Scotland’s Warmer Homes Campaign (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15655 Time to Ban Microbeads (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15654 Well Done, Premier in Kilmaurs (lodged on 16 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
S4M-15631 University of Dundee Researcher Awarded £1.3 Million by Cancer Research UK (lodged on 11 February 2016) Colin Beattie*
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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Section G – Bills
New amendments to Bills lodged on 1 March 2016
Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3
Section A3
Angela Constance
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Section A4
Liam McArthur
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Liam McArthur
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Angela Constance
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Angela Constance
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Section A5
Liam McArthur
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Liam McArthur
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( ) Having completed interviews of all applicants, the committee is to produce a list of those applicants who are>
Section A6
Angela Constance
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Section A7
Liam McArthur
19 In section A7, page 4, line 11, leave out subsections (3) to (5) and insert— <( ) A vote under subsection (1) is a vote by a person with membership of a body listed in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1) to elect a person or persons to vote on behalf of that body in an election under section A6 for the position of senior lay member of the governing body of a higher education institution. ( ) Rules for the operation of the election and qualification for membership of the bodies listed in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1) are to be made by the governing body of the institution.>
Section A9
Angela Constance
20 In section A9, page 4, line 28, leave out
Angela Constance
21 In section A9, page 4, line 30, leave out
Section 1A
Angela Constance
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Section 5A
Angela Constance
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After section 6
Angela Constance
24 After section 6, insert— 36 (1) Rules made by the governing body of a higher education institution may contain provision about the procedure for the resignation or removal of— (a) the person appointed to the position of senior lay member of the governing body, (b) the other persons within the membership of the governing body. (2) Provision as to removal is to (in particular)— (a) prescribe grounds for removal, for example— (i) inability to exercise the senior lay member’s functions or (as the case may be) the functions of membership generally, (ii) misconduct (whether or not in the capacity as member), (b) ensure that removal can be effected only by a resolution based on the grounds and passed by a specified majority of the members of the governing body, (c) allow the person who is the subject of the resolution, if the resolution is so passed, to seek a review in order to have the resolution reconsidered or quashed. (3) For the purpose of subsection (2)(b)— (a) a specified majority may be a majority of any particular size, (b) the person who is the subject of the resolution does not count in any calculation arising (and the person is not eligible to vote on the resolution). (4) Provision under subsection (1)(a) need not be the same as provision under subsection (1)(b).> After section 18A Liam McArthur 25 After section 18A, insert— EXEMPTIONS FROM PROVISIONS OF PART 1 Exemptions from provisions of Part 1 (1) If a higher education institution considers that it cannot reasonably comply with any provision of this Part, it must apply in writing to the Scottish Ministers requesting an exemption in respect of that provision. (2) Where the Scottish Ministers receive an application under subsection (1) they must— (a) within 2 months of receiving the application, determine whether to grant the exemption, (b) give notice of their determination in writing to the higher education institution. (3) Where the determination of the Scottish Ministers is to grant the exemption, notice under subsection (2)(b) must set out— (a) the extent to which and duration for which the institution need not comply with a provision, (b) such other conditions as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.> 37 Section 22 Liam McArthur 26 In section 22, page 11, line 23, after <(2)> insert <— ( ) are subject to the affirmative procedure,> Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 (Health and Sport Committee) Section 36 Maureen Watt 1001 In section 36, page 18, line 30, leave out from Section 37 Maureen Watt 1002 In section 37, page 19, line 5, leave out from beginning to After section 40 Maureen Watt 1003 After section 40, insert— 38 (b) for the ashes to be retained by the cremation authority during the specified period and made available for collection before the expiry of that period by a funeral director appointed by the applicant for that purpose, (c) for the ashes to be disposed of by the cremation authority in a specified manner or in a manner indicated by the applicant. (4) In this section, “specified” means specified in regulations under section (Handling of ashes: regulations)(1).> Maureen Watt 1004 After section 40, insert— Maureen Watt 1005 After section 40, insert— 39 (a) a cremation authority has complied with the duties in subsection (2) of section (Duty of cremation authority following cremation), but the applicant has failed to collect the ashes from the cremation authority before the expiry of the period specified for the purposes of that subsection, or (b) a cremation authority has complied with the duties in subsection (3) of section (Duty of cremation authority following cremation), but the funeral director has failed to collect the ashes from the cremation authority before the expiry of the period specified for the purposes of that subsection. (2) The cremation authority must take reasonable steps to ascertain whether the applicant wishes— (a) the ashes to be retained by the cremation authority during such further period as may be specified and made available for collection before the expiry of that period by the applicant, (b) the ashes to be retained by the cremation authority during such further period as may be specified and made available for collection before the expiry of that period by a funeral director appointed by the applicant for that purpose, or (c) the ashes to be disposed of by the cremation authority in a specified manner. (3) Where, by virtue of subsection (2), the cremation authority has ascertained that the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with in the way mentioned in paragraph (a) of that subsection, the cremation authority must— (a) retain the ashes during the period mentioned in that paragraph, and (b) make the ashes available for collection before the expiry of that period by the applicant. (4) Where, by virtue of subsection (2), the cremation authority has ascertained that the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with in the way mentioned in paragraph (b) of that subsection, the cremation authority must— (a) retain the ashes during the period mentioned in that paragraph, and (b) make the ashes available for collection before the expiry of that period by the funeral director appointed for that purpose by the applicant. (5) Where, by virtue of subsection (2), the cremation authority has ascertained that the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with in the way mentioned in paragraph (c) of that subsection, the cremation authority must dispose of the ashes in the specified manner. (6) Where, despite having taken the steps mentioned in subsection (2), the cremation authority does not know in which of the ways mentioned in that subsection the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with, the cremation authority must— (a) retain the ashes, or (b) dispose of the ashes in the specified manner. (7) In this section— “applicant” has the meaning given by section (Duty of cremation authority following cremation)(5), “specified” has the meaning given by section (Duty of cremation authority before carrying out cremation)(4).> 40 Maureen Watt 1006 After section 40, insert— Maureen Watt 1007 After section 40, insert— 41 (2) The cremation authority must take reasonable steps to ascertain whether the applicant wishes— (a) the ashes to be retained by the cremation authority during the specified period and made available for collection before the expiry of that period by the applicant, or (b) the ashes to be disposed of by the cremation authority in a specified manner. (3) Where, by virtue of subsection (2), the cremation authority has ascertained that the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with in the way mentioned in paragraph (a) of that subsection, the cremation authority must— (a) retain the ashes during the specified period, and (b) make the ashes available for collection before the expiry of that period by the applicant. (4) Where, by virtue of subsection (2), the cremation authority has ascertained that the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with in the way mentioned in paragraph (b) of that subsection, the cremation authority must dispose of the ashes in the specified manner. (5) Where, despite having taken the steps mentioned in subsection (2), the cremation authority does not know in which of the ways mentioned in that subsection the applicant wishes the ashes to be dealt with, the cremation authority must— (a) retain the ashes, or (b) dispose of the ashes in the specified manner. (5) In this section— “applicant” has the meaning given by section (Duty of cremation authority following cremation)(5), “specified” has the meaning given by section (Duty of cremation authority before carrying out cremation)(4).> Maureen Watt 1008 After section 40, insert— 42 (g) steps a cremation authority or funeral director must or may take if such a response is not given (or is not given timeously), (h) ascertaining how an applicant wishes ashes to be disposed of, or (i) taking steps mentioned in section (Duty of cremation authority before carrying out cremation)(2), (Failure to collect ashes)(2), (Power of funeral director in relation to ashes)(2) or (Duties of cremation authority where ashes returned)(2). (3) In this section, “applicant” has the meaning given by section (Duty of cremation authority following cremation)(5).> Section 47 Maureen Watt 1009 In section 47, page 23, line 8, leave out from Maureen Watt 1010 In section 47, page 23, line 10, leave out Maureen Watt 1011 In section 47, page 23, line 12, leave out Maureen Watt 1012 In section 47, page 23, line 13, leave out Maureen Watt 1013 In section 47, page 23, line 14, leave out <, in the case of a child who has died,> Maureen Watt 1014 In section 47, page 23, line 22, leave out from beginning to Maureen Watt 1015 In section 47, page 23, line 38, after Maureen Watt 1016 In section 47, page 24, line 1, leave out from beginning to After section 47 Maureen Watt 1017 After section 47, insert— 43 (a) whether she wishes to make the arrangements for the remains of the fetus to be buried or cremated, or (b) whether she wishes to authorise the appropriate health body to make those arrangements— (i) in a way specified by the woman, or (ii) in a way specified by the authority. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), the appropriate health body must inform the woman if it would not be reasonably practicable for the body to arrange for the remains to be disposed of in a particular way. (4) Subsection (5) applies if— (a) the woman informs the appropriate health body that she does not wish to make arrangements for the remains of the fetus to be buried or cremated, (b) the woman is unable to make a decision under subsection (2), or (c) the woman does not inform the appropriate health body of a decision that she has made under subsection (2). (5) The appropriate health body may make arrangements for the remains to be buried or cremated. (6) The appropriate health body must keep a record of prescribed information in the prescribed form and manner. (7) In this section— “appropriate health body”, in relation to a woman whose pregnancy is terminated as mentioned in subsection (1), means— (a) if the time when the pregnancy is terminated the woman is in the care of a Health Board, that Health Board, (b) if at the time when the pregnancy is terminated the woman is in the care of an independent health care service, that independent health care service, “Health Board” means a Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(a) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, “independent health care service” is to be construed in accordance with section 10F of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.> Maureen Watt 1018 After section 47, insert— 44 (b) the still-born child’s brother or sister, (c) the still-born child’s grandparent, (d) the still-born child’s uncle or aunt, (e) the still-born child’s cousin, (f) the still-born child’s niece or nephew. (4) The nearest relative— (a) may authorise the appropriate health body to make arrangements for the disposal of the remains of the still-born child— (i) in a way specified by the nearest relative, or (ii) in a way specified by the body, but (b) otherwise may not authorise any other person to make arrangements for the disposal of the remains. (5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(a), the appropriate health body must inform the nearest relative if it would not be reasonably practicable for the body to arrange for the remains to be disposed of in a particular way. (6) The appropriate health body must record prescribed information in the prescribed manner. (7) Relationships in different paragraphs of subsection (3) rank in the order of those paragraphs and for the purposes of that subsection a relationship of the half-blood is to be treated as a relationship of the whole blood. (8) Where more than one person falls within a paragraph of subsection (3)— (a) each such person ranks equally for the purpose of the paragraph, and (b) either (or any) person falling within the paragraph may be the nearest relative. (9) For the purposes of subsection (3), a person’s relationship with the still-born child is to be left out of account if— (a) except in the case of the still-born child’s parent, the person, immediately before the child’s death, was under 16 years of age, (b) the person does not wish or is unable to make arrangements for the remains to be buried or cremated, or (c) it is not reasonably practicable to communicate with the person in the time available. (10) In this section— “appropriate health body”, in relation to a woman, means— (a) if at the time when the still-birth occurs the woman is in the care of a Health Board, that Health Board, (b) if at the time when the still-birth occurs the woman is in the care of an independent health care service, that independent health care service, “still-birth” and “still-born child” have the meanings given by section 56(1) of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965.> 45 Maureen Watt 1019 After section 47, insert— Maureen Watt 1020 After section 47, insert— Section 48 Maureen Watt 1021 In section 48, page 24, line 6, leave out from first 46 Maureen Watt 1022 In section 48, page 24, line 11, at end insert <, and ( ) whether the adult or child is of a particular religion or belief.> Maureen Watt 1023 In section 48, page 24, line 13, at end insert— <“belief” has the meaning given by section 10(2) of the Equality Act 2010,> Maureen Watt 1024 In section 48, page 24, line 14, at end insert— <“religion” has the meaning given by section 10(1) of the Equality Act 2010.> Section 49 Maureen Watt 1025 In section 49, page 24, line 21, leave out from first Maureen Watt 1026 In section 49, page 24, line 25, leave out subsections (3) and (4) Section 50 Maureen Watt 1027 In section 50, page 24, line 38, leave out Maureen Watt 1028 In section 50, page 25, line 10, after Maureen Watt 1029 In section 50, page 25, line 17, at end insert— <(3A) Subsection (3B) applies if, before the expiry of the initial period, the woman informs the appropriate health authority of a decision that she has made under subsection (2). (3B) As soon as practicable after the woman informs the appropriate health authority of the decision the authority must— (a) record the decision in the prescribed form, and (b) take reasonable steps to secure the woman’s signature. (3C) Subsection (4) applies if the woman does not inform the appropriate health authority before the expiry of the initial period of a decision that she has made under subsection (2).> 47 Maureen Watt 1030 In section 50, page 25, leave out lines 34 to 40 Section 51 Maureen Watt 1031 In section 51, page 26, leave out line 11 and insert— <( ) where she has previously made a decision under section 50(2), a new decision under that section replacing the decision she made previously,> Section 52 Maureen Watt 1032 In section 52, page 26, line 35, at end insert— <( ) If by virtue of section 50(2)(b)(i) the individual is authorised to make arrangements for the disposal of the remains in a way specified by the woman, the individual must specify that way under subsection (2)(a)(i).> After section 52 Maureen Watt 1033 After section 52, insert— Section 53 Maureen Watt 1034 In section 53, page 27, line 21, leave out Maureen Watt 1035 In section 53, page 27, line 23, at end insert— <(2A) Subsections (2B) and (2C) apply if the person who authorised the appropriate health authority to make the arrangements for the disposal of the remains informs the authority that the person has decided that the authority may make the arrangements before the expiry of the 7-day period. (2B) The appropriate health authority must— 48 (a) record the person’s decision in the appropriate form, and (b) take reasonable steps to secure the person’s signature. (2C) The appropriate health authority— (a) may make arrangements for the disposal of the remains before the expiry of the 7- day period, and (b) if by virtue of section 50(2)(c)(i), 51(2) or 52(2)(a)(i) it is authorised to do so in a specified way, must do so in that way.> Section 54 Maureen Watt 1036 In section 54, page 27, line 29, leave out subsections (1) and (2) and insert— <(1) This section applies where— (a) section 50(1) applies in relation to a woman, (b) the relevant period has expired, and (c) no arrangements have been made by virtue of section 50, 51 or 52 for the disposal of the remains of the fetus. (2) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the expiry of the relevant period, the appropriate health authority must consider whether it would be in the best interests of the woman for the authority to contact the woman for the purpose of seeking to establish— (a) whether the woman wishes to decide who should make arrangements for the disposal of the remains, and (b) in the event that the woman would wish to authorise the authority to make those arrangements, whether the woman would wish to specify the way in which the authority should make the arrangements. (2A) If the appropriate health authority determines by virtue of subsection (2) that it would not be in the best interests of the woman for the authority to contact her for the purpose mentioned in that subsection, the authority may make arrangements for the disposal of the remains. (2B) If the appropriate health authority determines by virtue of subsection (2) that it would be in the best interests of the woman for the authority to contact her for the purpose mentioned in that subsection, the authority must take reasonable steps to contact the woman for that purpose. (2C) Subsection (2D) applies if by virtue of subsection (2)— (a) the appropriate health authority is authorised by the woman to make arrangements for the disposal of the remains, and (b) the woman has specified the way in which the authority should make those arrangements. (2D) The authority may— (a) make arrangements for the disposal of the remains, and (b) except where it would not be reasonably practicable to do so, must do so in the way specified by the woman. 49 (2E) Subsection (2F) applies if, at any time after having contacted or taken reasonable steps to contact the woman under subsection (2B), it appears to the appropriate health authority— (a) that no arrangements have been or are being made for the disposal of the remains, and (b) that in all the circumstances of the case it would be in the woman’s best interests for the authority to make those arrangements. (2F) The authority may make arrangements for the disposal of the remains.> After section 54 Maureen Watt 1037 After section 54, insert— Section 55 Maureen Watt 1038 In section 55, page 28, line 9, at end insert Maureen Watt 1039 In section 55, page 28, line 10, leave out <(including creating criminal offences)> Maureen Watt 1040 In section 55, page 28, line 11, at end insert— <( ) A register kept under this section must be kept indefinitely.> Maureen Watt 1041 In section 55, page 28, line 12, leave out subsection (3) 50 Maureen Watt 1042 In section 55, page 28, line 18, leave out After section 55 Maureen Watt 1043 After section 55, insert— Section 75 Maureen Watt 1044 In section 75, page 38, line 31, leave out from Maureen Watt 1045 In section 75, page 39, line 2, at end insert— <“fetus” includes embryo,> Maureen Watt 1046 In section 75, page 39, line 3, at end insert— <“Health Board” has the meaning given by section (Arrangements on termination of pregnancy after 24 weeks)(7), “independent health care service” has the meaning given by section (Arrangements on termination of pregnancy after 24 weeks)(7),> 51 Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Section H – New Documents Legislative Consent Memorandum The following memorandum was lodged on 1 March 2016— John Swinney: Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Scotland Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (LCM(S4) 37.2) Committee Reports The following report was published on 1 March 2016— Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 16th report 2016 (Session 4): Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill as amended at Stage 2 (SP Paper 923) For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage) 53 Business Bulletin: Wednesday 2 March 2016 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 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 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. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill. Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Day 2) (Justice Committee) 8 March 2016 Amendments to sections 9 to 41, schedule 2, sections 42 to 44 and the long title should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 3 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) 55 Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 23 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill (G) Passed 24 February 2016 Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Health and Sport Committee) 8 March 2016 Stage 2 (Local Government and Regeneration Committee) 9 March 2016 All amendments to be considered by the Health and Sport Committee (see motion S4M-15723) should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 3 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team All amendments to be considered by Local Government and Regeneration Committee (see motion S4M-15723) should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 4 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team. ([email protected]) Carers (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 4 February 2016 Community Justice (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 11 February 2016 Education (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 2 February 2016 Footway Parking and Double Parking (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 completed 1 March 2016 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 3 March 2016 Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 8 March 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 4.30 pm on Wednesday 2 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Finance Committee) 2 March 2016 56 Land Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 10 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Lobbying (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 10 March 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 4.30 pm on Friday 4 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 10 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill (G) Passed 25 February 2016 Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 10 March 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 4.30 pm on Friday 4 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Succession (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 28 January 2016 Subordinate legislation in progress (date of laying) (Lead Committee) Affirmative instruments Lead committee to report by 6 March 2016 Kinship Care Assistance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Modification of Schedules 2 and 3) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) (withdrawn and re-laid on 25 January 2016) National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Clinic) Amendment Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) 57 Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Reservoirs (Enforcement etc.) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Public Services Reform (Social Work Complaints Procedure) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) (withdrawn and re-laid on 22 January 2016) Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Part 4 and Part 5 Complaints) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Scotland’s Adoption Register Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Lead committee to report by 7 March 2016 Pharmacy (Premises Standards, Information Obligations, etc.) Order 2016 [draft] (19 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Lead committee to report by 10 March 2016 Budget (Scotland) Act 2015 Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (22 January 2016) (Finance) Lead committee to report by 17 March 2016 Scottish Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/93) (11 February 2016) (Finance) Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/94) (11 February 2016) (Finance) 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 Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. 58 Subject to annulment by 3 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016 Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Prescribed Health Board Functions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/15) (15 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Named Persons (Training, Qualifications, Experience and Position) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/16) (15 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Child’s Plan (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/17) (15 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Water Environment (Remedial Measures) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/19) (15 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Subject to annulment by 6 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016 National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/23) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Products Containing Meat etc. (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/24) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/25) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Fees) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/26) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Prescribed Purposes for Consideration of Suitability) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/27) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 10 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 7 March 2016 Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/32) (22 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/33) (22 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) 59 Subject to annulment by 13 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 7 March 2016 Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (Authorised Operations) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/38) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/39) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/40) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Subject to annulment by 16 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016 Reservoirs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/43) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Relevant Services in relation to Children at Risk of Becoming Looked After etc.) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/44) (28 January 2016) (Education and Culture) Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/46) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Public Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/47) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/49) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Orkney Islands (Landing of Crabs and Lobsters) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/50) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Police Service of Scotland (Senior Officers) (Performance) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/51) (28 January 2016) (Justice) Water and Sewerage Services Licences (Cross-Border Applications) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/52) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/53) (28 January 2016) (Health and Sport) 60 Subject to annulment by 17 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016 Scottish Sentencing Council (Submission of Business Plan) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/55) (29 January 2016) (Justice) Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Prescription of Ranks and Positions) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/56) (29 January 2016) (Justice) Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/59) (28 January 2016) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 20 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016 Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/61) (1 February 2016) (Education and Culture) Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/62) (1 February 2016) (Education and Culture) Croft House Grant (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/63) (1 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Registration Services (Fees, etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/64) (1 February 2016) (Education and Culture) Subject to annulment by 21 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016 Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/65) (2 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