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Monday 14 June 2021 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Today's Business Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today. Monday 14 June 2021 1 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament There are no meetings today. Monday 14 June 2021 2 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. Monday 14 June 2021 3 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Future Meetings of the Parliament Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 9 June 2021 Tuesday 15 June 2021 2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Rev Andy Philip, Chaplain, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Ministers Statement: COVID-19 Update followed by Ministerial Statement: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statistics (2019) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Women’s Health followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:30 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-00251 Douglas Ross: The Campaign to Restore the Consultant-led Maternity Unit at Dr Gray's, Elgin Wednesday 16 June 2021 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice, Housing and Local Government; Constitution, External Affairs and Culture followed by Ministerial Statement: Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) Scotland Act 2021 Update followed by Scottish Government Debate: Mitigating, Tackling and Responding to the Skills Impact of Brexit followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:30 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-00138 Monica Lennon: Historical Forced Adoption Thursday 17 June 2021 12:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice Monday 14 June 2021 4 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by Ministerial Statement: Provisional Outturn 2020-21 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Tackling Drug Related Deaths followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 22 June 2021 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister’s Statement: COVID-19 Update followed by Stage 1 Debate: Coronavirus Extension and Expiry (Scotland) Bill followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 23 June 2021 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Finance and Economy; Education and Skills followed by Stage 2 Debate: Coronavirus Extension and Expiry (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 24 June 2021 12:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Coronavirus Extension and Expiry (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Monday 14 June 2021 5 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Future Committee Meetings The future business of the Parliament has not yet been agreed to. Monday 14 June 2021 6 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Motions Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it. Motions and amendments can be published with symbols: * before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate. Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk. Other new and altered motions and amendments *S6M-00364 Paul O'Kane: Thomas Donohoe Statue, Busby—That the Parliament notes East Renfrewshire Council’s plans for a statue of Thomas Donohoe in Busby, which is to be unveiled in August 2021; commends the Council Environment Department and Busby Community Council for their support of the project to erect this statue; understands that Donohoe was from Busby and emigrated to Brazil where he organised the first football match in the country, and that this contribution to Brazilian society made by Donohoe led to him being called the “father of Brazilian football”, and believes that the statue, which has been created by the accomplished Scottish sculptor, Kate Robinson, will help to highlight this hugely interesting man's legacy and links between Busby and Brazil. R Supported by: Neil Bibby*, Martin Whitfield*, Colin Beattie*, Donald Cameron* *S6M-00362 Neil Gray: Post Offices and CJ Lang—That the Parliament recognises the value and importance of local Post Offices to the communities that they serve; supports the need to retain the variety of services for people across society; notes with disappointment the reported decision by CJ Lang to propose the closure of 31 branches in its Spar stores across Scotland, including Allanton in the Airdrie and Shotts constituency, and calls on the Post Office and CJ Lang to engage in talks to guarantee a future for Post Office services in the communities affected. *S6M-00361 Douglas Lumsden: Aberdeenshire Council Achieves Silver LGBT Charter—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeenshire Council's Housing Options and Homelessness Team on receiving the Silver LGBT Charter; notes that the award received from LGBT Youth Scotland is in recognition of a thorough review and update of policies and practice, as well as undergoing training on LGBT inclusion; understands that, in particular, the organisation showed great examples of equality impact assessments and action planning, and is pleased that staff and service users will benefit from this approach to inclusion in the years to come. *S6M-00360 Jackie Baillie: West Dunbartonshire Council Wins Food for Life Served Here Award—That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Council on being awarded the Soil Association Scotland Food for Life Served Here award; understands that the council won a Bronze award for its school meals; notes that the award scheme covers 32 primary and ASN and 29 early years settings; further notes that West Dunbartonshire Council was the 16th local Monday 14 June 2021 7 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan authority in Scotland to achieve a Food for Life Served Here award; celebrates the fact that the award recognises local authorities that serve freshly prepared, healthy meals, made using locally produced and sustainable ingredients; understands that the Food for Life Scotland programme is run by Soil Association Scotland and supports local authorities to put more Scottish food on school dinner plates; celebrates the fact that West Dunbartonshire Council was able to achieve this award during a pandemic, and sees this as testament to the hard work and dedication of the council’s catering team. *S6M-00358 Liam Kerr: Royal Mail Announces Tenfold Increase in Electric Vehicles—That the Parliament welcomes Royal Mail’s recent announcement of a tenfold increase in the number of electric vehicles it runs across its UK fleet, with plans to introduce around 3,000 additional, low- emission vans throughout the country; understands that the new vehicles will help postmen and women deliver letters and parcels in a secure and environmentally-friendly way; commends the company’s work to date to reduce emissions, and wishes it continued success. Supported by: Donald Cameron*, Kenneth Gibson*, Pam Gosal*, Monica Lennon*, Alexander Stewart*, Colin Beattie* *S6M-00357 Monica Lennon: Recognising the Contribution of Neena Mahal as Chair of NHS Lanarkshire—That the Parliament acknowledges the contribution that Neena Mahal has made since 2013 in her role as Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, which provides health services to a population of over 650,000 people; commends Neena for leading the board through a significant programme of transitional change, for contributing to national areas of work, including the Leadership, Talent Management and Succession Planning Group, the National Performance Management Group, the NHS Chairs Quality Portfolio