BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 174/2014 Thursday 27 November 2014

Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

9.00 am European and External Relations the Robert Burns Committee Room (CR1) ______

Meeting of the Parliament

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-11550 Jim Hume: One Step Closer to Trains at Reston and East Linton 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-11565 Annabelle Ewing: St Andrew‘s Day 2014 followed by Continuation of the Scottish Government Debate on the Scottish Government‘s Programme for Government 2014-15 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time

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

1 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: Thursday 27 November 2014 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.

European and External Relations Committee 22nd Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 9.00 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 and at future meetings. 2. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) – implications for Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Mary Alexander, Deputy Regional Secretary, Unite Scotland; David Anderson, Scotland President, University and College Union; Arianna Andreangeli, Lecturer in Competition Law, Edinburgh University; Stephen Boyd, Assistant Secretary, STUC; Richard Dixon, Director, Friends of the Earth Scotland; Liz Murray, Head of Scottish Campaigns, World Development Movement; Scott Walker, Chief Executive, National Farmers Union Scotland; Dave Watson, Scottish Organiser (Bargaining and Campaigns), Unison Scotland. 3. Brussels Bulletin: The Committee will consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin. 4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2015-16: The Committee will consider a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2015-16.

3 Meeting of the Parliament

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

1. Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to deal with antisocial behaviour on quad bikes. (S4O-03751)

2. Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on tackling rural crime. (S4O-03752)

3. John Mason: To ask the Scottish Government what the economic benefits of immigration from the EU are to Scotland. (S4O-03753)

4. Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has in respect of the non-domestic rates system. (S4O-03754)

5. Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with the integration of health and social care. (S4O-03755)

6. James Dornan: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its legacy plans from the Commonwealth Games. (S4O-03756)

7. Joan McAlpine: To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is on the development of energy storage technologies. (S4O-03757)

8. Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to tackle negative perceptions of immigration in Scotland. (S4O-03758)

9. Gil Paterson: To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to the voluntary sector. (S4O-03759)

10. Adam Ingram: To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with the restoration of coal sites in East Ayrshire. (S4O-03760)

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

1. Jackie Baillie: To ask the First Minister what engagements she has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-02424)

2. Ruth Davidson: To ask the First Minister when she will next meet the Prime Minister. (S4F-02421)

3. Willie Rennie: To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-02419)

4. Mark McDonald: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government‘s response is to the RCN report on mental health services. (S4F-02423)

4 5. Kezia Dugdale: To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will respond to Save the Children‘s Read On, Get On report on child literacy. (S4F- 02428)

6. Stuart McMillan: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government‘s response is to the Trussell Trust report indicating that the number of people in Scotland visiting foodbanks has doubled. (S4F-02425) followed by Members‘ Business

Debate on the subject of—

S4M-11550 Jim Hume: One Step Closer to Trains at Reston and East Linton—That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government‘s agreement in the ScotRail franchise contract to provide a two-hourly service between Edinburgh and Berwick- upon-Tweed that will call at Reston and East Linton stations; further welcomes the Scottish Government‘s commitment to having the service operational by December 2016; notes what it considers the socioeconomic benefits that this will undoubtedly bring to the Scottish Borders and East Lothian, a view that was echoed in the 2011 report that was commissioned by Network Rail, The Value of Station Investment, which suggested that stations can have a significant impact on the towns and cities that they serve by acting as regional gateways, attracting businesses and helping to stimulate economic growth; further notes that the Scottish Government‘s document, Rail 2014 – Public Consultation, states that ―new stations assist with a number of strategic aims such as stimulating sustainable economic growth or encouraging modal shift‖; recognises the joint feasibility study launched in December 2013, which recommends that this local service with the reopened stations should be taken forward to the next stage; praises what it considers the tireless work of the local campaigners, Barrie Forrest and Tom Thorburn, and all their volunteer colleagues from the Rail Action Group East of Scotland (RAGES), in driving forward this rail transport vision for south-east Scotland, and notes the collaborative funding bid to the Scottish Stations Fund by Scottish Borders Council, East Lothian Council and the South East Scotland Regional Transport Partnership.

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Members‘ Business

Debate on the subject of—

S4M-11565 Annabelle Ewing: St Andrew’s Day 2014—That Parliament notes the view that St Andrew‘s Day should be celebrated as a full national holiday and for it to be celebrated at

5 home and throughout the world; believes that St Andrew‘s Day is a valuable opportunity to showcase all that is great about Scotland and promote economic and cultural opportunities, and considers that, with St Andrew‘s own roots in Asia, Scotland‘s national day is an opportunity to celebrate diversity of cultures, faiths and ethnic origins and in this momentous year for Scotland, in which it has welcomed the world to the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup and voted in a historic referendum, that St Andrew‘s Day offers a great opportunity for Scotland and its friends at home and abroad to celebrate together. followed by Continuation of the Scottish Government Debate on the Scottish Government‘s Programme for Government 2014-15 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

S4M-11689 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Membership—That the Parliament agrees that—

Alison Johnstone be appointed to replace Patrick Harvie as a member of the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee and

Patrick Harvie be appointed to replace Alison Johnstone as a member of the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee.

S4M-11690 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Substitution on Committees—That the Parliament agrees that—

Patrick Harvie be appointed to replace Alison Johnstone as the Scottish Green Party substitute on the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee and

Alison Johnstone be appointed to replace Patrick Harvie as the Scottish Green Party substitute on the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee.

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 26 November 2014 Tuesday 2 December 2014

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Ministerial Statement: The Smith Commission followed by Scottish Government Debate: Tourism, A Legacy from 2014 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-11466 Nigel Don: Fuel Poverty in pre-1919 Residential Properties (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 7 November 2014)

Wednesday 3 December 2014

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Lifelong Learning (for text of questions see Section D) followed by Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-11033 Sarah Boyack: The Engine Shed and Supported Employment (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Wednesday 1 October 2014)

Thursday 4 December 2014

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D)

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-11150 Joan McAlpine: Meal Makers Tackle Malnutrition in Frail Older People (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 9 October 2014)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Justice Committee Debate: Scotland‘s National Action Plan for Human Rights (for text of motion S4M-11695 see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Wednesday 26 November 2014) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Violence against Women followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 9 December 2014

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Food (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Wednesday 10 December 2014

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Fair Work, Skills and Training; Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners‘ Rights followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Thursday 11 December 2014

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions followed by Members‘ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 Section D – Oral Questions

Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 03 December 2014

Education and Lifelong Learning

1. Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the teaching of foreign languages in schools. (S4O-03761)

2. Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to combat bullying in schools. (S4O-03762)

3. Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address teachers‘ workload issues. (S4O-03763)

4. Angus MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Falkirk Council regarding its obligation to provide a flexible approach to parental choice for early learning and childcare. (S4O-03764)

5. Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce software engineering as part of the school curriculum. (S4O-03765)

6. Stewart Stevenson: To ask the Scottish Government how the Raising Attainment for All programme is raising the standards of education in schools. (S4O-03766)

7. Christina McKelvie: To ask the Scottish Government how it assists general teaching staff in helping them to ensure that pupils with autistic spectrum disorders receive full support. (S4O-03767)

8. Jayne Baxter: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the accompanying guidance for the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. (S4O-03768)

9. Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning has had with the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and the Economy regarding the 2015-16 draft budget. (S4O-03769)

10. James Dornan: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the Getting It Right for Every Child strategy. (S4O-03770)

11. Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage people to attend further education courses. (S4O-03771)

12. Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government what the budget priorities are for the Education and Lifelong Learning portfolio in 2015-16. (S4O-03772)

13. Mike MacKenzie: To ask the Scottish Government how much will be invested in the programme, Scotland‘s Schools for the Future. (S4O-03773)

14. Kenneth Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to making school inspections without giving prior notice. (S4O-03774)

15. Bruce Crawford: To ask the Scottish Government what agreements are in place with COSLA regarding the funding of education services. (S4O-03775)

16. Alex Rowley: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on local authority schools having to pay full rates on their buildings while the majority of private and independent schools pay discounted rates. (S4O-03776)

17. Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government how many applications to the Access to Education Fund it has received, how many were successful and how much has been awarded in grants. (S4O-03777)

18. Rob Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether modern studies should be made available at all secondary schools if 16 and 17-year- olds have the right to vote in elections. (S4O-03778)

19. Michael McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government how it will tackle the link between child poverty and educational attainment. (S4O-03779)

20. Gordon MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government how the expansion of funded early learning and childcare will benefit the most disadvantaged people. (S4O-03780)

General Questions selected for answer on 04 December 2014

1. James Kelly: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on the payment of the living wage in public contracts. (S4O-03781)

2. Chic Brodie: To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to improve customer awareness of the dangers of rogue traders in the construction industry. (S4O-03782)

3. Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Government what action it takes to support local authorities in meeting demand for care home provision. (S4O-03783)

4. Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Fife and what issues were discussed. (S4O-03784)

5. Bob Doris: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to rail services for disabled people. (S4O-03785)

6. Bill Kidd: To ask the Scottish Government what sanctions there are on developers that make significant changes to the inside or outside of listed buildings without applying for listed building consent. (S4O-03786)

7. Hanzala Malik: To ask the Scottish Government whether it is developing statutory guidance for minimum standards in temporary accommodation and, if so, when it will be published. (S4O-03787)

8. Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss the future of RAF Leuchars. (S4O-03788)

9. Dennis Robertson: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle inequality. (S4O-03789)

10. David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to raise parents‘ awareness of the role that they can play in young driver safety. (S4O-03790)

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 Section E – Written questions lodged on 26 November 2014

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-23428 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Football Association to encourage young people to take up the sport.

S4W-23429 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Government what right of appeal a resident has when a local authority refuses to enforce the conditions of a planning application on a neighbouring property.

S4W-23430 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Government what actions a local authority can take when a person does not adhere to the conditions of a planning permission.

S4W-23431 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government how many diabetes patients have been refused prescriptions for blood-testing strips in each year since 2010, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-23432 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to NHS boards about the circumstances in which prescriptions for blood- testing strips for diabetes patients might be restricted.

S4W-23433 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what help it provides to diabetes patients who have been refused prescriptions for blood-testing strips.

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 Section F – Motions and Amendments

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

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

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

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-11719 Kenneth Gibson: Congratulations to Irvine Housing Association— That the Parliament congratulates Irvine Housing Association, part of the housing association group, Riverside, on its success on being named Scotland‘s Employer of the Year at Business Insider’s inaugural Scotland‘s Best Employer‘s Awards; notes that the not-for-profit organisation‘s approach in engaging with its staff was commended by the judges; highlights Irvine Housing Association‘s particular focus on employee engagement, which is considered as being as important as financial and operational performance, and wishes the organisation and its staff every success for the future.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, David Torrance*

*S4M-11718 Christina McKelvie: Universal Credit Implementation Failures— That the Parliament notes with concern findings in the National Audit Office report, Universal Credit: progress update, that auditors were unable to tell whether the programme would provide value for money and that there has been a failure to put contingency plans in place to cope with any failures in the digital service being created to deliver the universal credit; understands that the Department for Work and Pensions admits that at least £239 million of IT investment has been wasted to date; further notes that the start of the replacement of tax credits by universal credit due from January 2015 has been abandoned and the previously promised end date for the full project has slid from 2017 to 2019, and considers that the clear lack of leadership in this project and the UK Government‘s inability to introduce large-scale IT systems shows that full devolution of tax and benefits to the Scottish Parliament is the best way to ensure vulnerable people in Scotland are given the benefits they are entitled to.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, John Mason*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Joan McAlpine*

*S4M-11717 Patricia Ferguson: Disability Community Wins People’s Millions Public Vote—That the Parliament congratulates the Disability Community, based in Possilpark, on winning the public vote on STV West in the Big Lottery Fund‘s People‘s Millions; understands that the project will receive a grant of £45,324 for the purchase of a new, specially adapted minibus; understands that this will provide safe and reliable transport for members to access the activities and services offered by the Disability Community; notes that this is now one of around 600 projects funded by the Big Lottery Fund‘s People‘s Millions since the scheme began in 2005, and wishes the staff and members of the Disability Community all the very best for the future.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*

*S4M-11716 John Swinney: Budget (Scotland) Act 2014 Amendment Order 2014 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2014 Amendment Order 2014 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Fergus Ewing*

*S4M-11715 Richard Simpson: Congratulations to The Bridge Café in Sauchie— That the Parliament congratulates The Bridge Café in Sauchie on winning the best fish and chips category in Scotland at the Italian Awards 2014; congratulates the take-away restaurant owners and their staff on receiving the recognition that it believes the café deserves for providing its loyal and new customers with delicious food and exemplary service; encourages all members of the public to sample the award-winning cuisine, and hopes that The Bridge Café will continue to achieve success at local and national level.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, Liz Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, David Torrance*, Anne McTaggart*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Cara Hilton*, Jayne Baxter*, Margaret McCulloch*

*S4M-11714 Jackie Baillie: Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival—That the Parliament welcomes the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival, which will take place at Cove Burgh Hall on 29-30 November 2014 as part of Book Week Scotland; understands that several prominent authors and artists will be featured at the festival, including Janice Galloway, Sally Magnusson, Kirsty Wark, James Robertson, Andrew Crummy and the local naval architect, Ian Nicolson, who designed the panels for the Great Tapestry of Scotland; believes that the festival would not have been possible without the community volunteers who have renovated and run Cove Burgh Hall and its library since Argyll and Bute Council announced its closure in 1999 as part of budget cuts; welcomes the role of the festival in promoting reading, attracting visitors to the area and boosting the local economy, and wishes the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival many years of continued success.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik*, Jackson Carlaw*, Anne McTaggart*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Jayne Baxter*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*

*S4M-11712 Anne McTaggart: Memorial Match for Clutha Anniversary—That the Parliament acknowledges the upcoming match between the Scottish Police Ice Hockey Section and the UK Firefighter Ice Hockey Team, which will take place at Breahead Stadium near Glasgow in commemoration of the people who died in the Clutha Bar incident; notes that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund and the Firefighter‘s Charity; remembers those who were injured or lost their lives in the accident, and believes that the tragic incident will remain in the memories of the families affected, the people who helped the emergency services and of Glaswegians.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik*, Patricia Ferguson*, Jackie Baillie*, David Torrance*, Drew Smith*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Jayne Baxter*, Adam Ingram*, Neil Findlay*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*

*S4M-11711 Mike MacKenzie: Keppie Design Delivers on Education—That the Parliament congratulates Keppie Design on its award-winning design of Stromness Primary School in Orkney; understands that the school was awarded the top spot in the education category in the 2014 SCALA Civic Building of the Year Award; notes that the school was one of 12 shortlisted buildings and that there have been just three previous Scottish winners since the competition began in 2003; believes that Keppie Design has showcased cutting edge, yet considerate, concepts in over 80

education projects in the last 15 years; commends Jonathan Jones, Neil Buchan and all those involved for their passion and hard work in the provision of productive learning environments, and wishes Keppie Design more successes in the future.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Dennis Robertson*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Stewart*, Jamie McGrigor*, Christina McKelvie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11710 Mark McDonald: Rock Aid at Northfield Academy—That the Parliament recognises that Northfield Academy has organised an event, Rock Aid, in order to help raise funds for a climbing wall for the pupils and the wider community; understands that it will include a three-course Christmas dinner and an hour-long performance from Ricky Warwick, the former frontman of the Scottish rock band, The Almighty, and a member of the Irish group, Thin Lizzy, and hopes that the event will be a tremendous success that will greatly assist in the fundraising efforts.

*S4M-11709 Graeme Dey: Bag Charge to Aid the Scottish Environment—That the Parliament notes the launch of a grant scheme aimed at local communities that are keen to clean up and look after their environment; understands that, through its community grants, the independent charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, is looking to build on the 134 community groups that are already supported across north east Scotland; notes that the charity will award grants of £250 to local organisations, allowing them to make small improvements, funded from the proceeds of the carrier bag charge collected by Tesco; believes that the supermarket chain‘s partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful arose after more than 27,000 people took part in a vote to establish the retailer‘s charity partners for carrier bag charges, and is pleased that the grants will support a wide range of improvement projects, including litter prevention and removal, outdoor reuse projects and imaginative planting.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Christine Grahame*, Chic Brodie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christian Allard*, Jackie Baillie*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11708 Graeme Dey: Award for Kirriemuir Dental Practice—That the Parliament congratulates staff at the Kirriemuir Dental Practice, who won what it considers the coveted Best Community or Charity Project award at the 2014 Dentistry Scotland Awards; understands that the Angus team, led by the partners, Alistair Geddes and Aisling Hanly, also received a "highly commended" in the separate Best Team category; understands that, since opening the new practice in Northmuir, staff have involved the local community through a number of projects, ranging from events for nursery school pupils through to the town‘s older generation; commends Kirriemuir Dental Practice for its enterprising charity work in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Comic Relief and local girl Lucy Wright, and wishes Kirriemuir Dental Practice every future success.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Nanette Milne*, Chic Brodie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11707 Tavish Scott: Congratulating Delting Football Club—That the Parliament congratulates Delting Football Club on becoming the first Positive Coaching Scotland (PCS) accredited football club in Shetland; understands that the PCS programme aims to create a positive environment in youth sport throughout Scotland; considers that the programme focuses on encouraging learning, improving performance and fostering competition as well as teaching young people to understand the importance of effort rather than winning at all costs; notes that Delting Football Club has involved members of the community, coaches and parents in workshops to share the positive messages of the PCS programme and demonstrate how the club provides a positive coaching environment for young footballers in Shetland; further notes that the club is continuing to work hard to embed and maintain the practices and principles that they have adopted through the programme, and recognises what it sees as the tremendous efforts and hard work of all involved in completing the accreditation process, which it believes will greatly benefit Shetland‘s young footballers for years to come.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart*, Anne McTaggart*, Jim Hume*, Jamie McGrigor*, John Pentland*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Liam McArthur*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Mary Scanlon*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-11706 Christina McKelvie: John Ogilvie High School and St Andrew’s Hospice—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton on the school‘s fundraising efforts for St Andrew‘s Hospice; notes that, in June 2014, 60 students and staff took part in the Ben Nevis challenge and raised £5,300 by scaling "the Ben" and that £3,900 was raised following a 6k road race in September; understands that the hospice provides palliative care to patients from communities across Lanarkshire and has expressed its thanks for the school‘s wonderful support in its role as an official ambassador, and hopes that it will continue to both perform this role and organise what it sees as such positive events that help raise awareness of palliative care.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Margaret Mitchell*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Chic Brodie*, Michael McMahon*, David Torrance*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11705 Sandra White: The SSE Hydro Celebrates a Year of Success—That the Parliament congratulates the SSE Hydro in the Glasgow Kelvin parliamentary constituency on what it believes was a hugely successful first year of operation; considers that the venue has secured its place as a key destination for the world‘s top music and entertainment acts, with sell-out performances by global superstars such as Beyonce, Rod Stewart, the Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Prince and Lady Gaga; notes that the SSE Hydro has also allowed Glasgow to play host to internationally renowned events such as the MTV Europe Music Awards and the Ryder Cup Gala Concert as well as events from the 2014 Commonwealth Games; understands that, in its first year, the SSE Hydro has won many awards, notably placing third in the Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues, beating some of the world‘s most illustrious venues, such as Madison Square Garden in New York; understands that it has generated an estimated additional net expenditure of more than £130 million in Glasgow alone after welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors to more than 160 performances since opening in September 2013, and wishes the SSE

Hydro every continued success to keep attracting the biggest names in entertainment to Scotland‘s largest city while in turn maximising the economic benefits to the area and across Scotland from such a diverse industry.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Anne McTaggart*, David Torrance*, Liam McArthur*, Kevin Stewart*, Christina McKelvie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Graeme Dey*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11704 Anne McTaggart: Public Survey by the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership—That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership on launching a public survey to examine public views and attitude toward violence against women; understands that this is the first such survey to be carried out by a Scottish local authority with the aim of informing future public campaigns and helping to eradicate violence against women; understands that the survey is just one element of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership‘s 16 Days of Action programme; believes that the public survey is a crucial step forward in order to tackle violence against women in the city of Glasgow, and wishes the campaign every success in the future.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, Drew Smith*, Hanzala Malik*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Elaine Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Richard Simpson*

*S4M-11703 Aileen McLeod: Public Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft]—That the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee recommends that the Public Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Richard Lochhead*

*S4M-11702 Paul Martin: Golfhill Primary School, Send My Friend to School Campaign—That the Parliament congratulates Golfhill Primary School in Glasgow for embracing the Send My Friend to School campaign, which is run by the UK coalition of the Global Campaign for Education; understands that 10,000 schools and youth groups across the UK have been involved with the campaign to provide overseas aid for education; further understands that over 20 charities and teaching unions are working together to help the 60 million children across the world who are still missing out on school, and welcomes efforts to ensure that world leaders are using their influence to make education a priority in all countries.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, James Kelly*, Drew Smith*, Hanzala Malik*, Elaine Murray*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Anne McTaggart*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Jackie Baillie*

*S4M-11701 Nigel Don: Congratulations to Hornblowers Restaurant and Takeaway in Gourdon—That the Parliament congratulates the Gourdon-based Hornblowers restaurant and takeaway, which is in the Angus North and Mearns constituency, on its recent success at the Scottish Thistle Awards, where it was named the Best Informal Dining Experience; understands that these awards recognise people and businesses that give visitors the best and most authentic

"flavour of Scotland" and that the restaurant‘s success will bring more tourism to the Mearns area, and further understands that the Scottish Thistle Awards will form part of the signature programme for Scottish Tourism Week in March 2015, which will help showcase Scottish food, drink, tourism and hospitality.

Supported by: Graeme Dey*

*S4M-11700 Rhoda Grant: Carers’ Rights Day—That the Parliament notes that 28 November 2014 is Carers‘ Rights Day, a time dedicated to making sure that carers are aware of their rights and where they can find help and support, raising awareness of the challenges that carers face both in terms of balancing their time and navigating their way to the financial and practical support that they are entitled to; notes that, according to Carers UK, almost 47% of carers are greatly worried about money; understands the sacrifice that many carers make in, often, giving up work to care while simultaneously being faced with the additional costs of caring, and hopes that all carers, including the reported 660,000 carers in Scotland, have access to the support that they need and understand their rights as carers.

Supported by: James Kelly*, Iain Gray*, Patricia Ferguson*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Christine Grahame*, Joan McAlpine*, Drew Smith*, Elaine Murray*, Richard Lyle*, Jayne Baxter*, Graeme Dey*, Anne McTaggart*, Hanzala Malik*, David Torrance*, John Pentland*, Liam McArthur*, Stuart McMillan*, Christina McKelvie*, Cara Hilton*, Cameron Buchanan*, Jackie Baillie*, Alison McInnes*

*S4M-11699 Colin Beattie: Ingenza wins Youth Employer of the Month Award— That the Parliament congratulates the Roslin-based life sciences firm, Ingenza, on winning Skills Development Scotland‘s Youth Employer of the Month Award for October 2014; recognises that this award aims to highlight some of the country‘s top youth employers and to inspire more businesses to follow their example; notes that Ingenza employs four modern apprentices, all of whom are now in permanent positions; understands that, although all four were initially expected to become technicians, they are now all employed as research assistants in their respective departments, and wishes the company and the apprentices all the best.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Margaret McCulloch*, Stuart McMillan*, Adam Ingram*, Chic Brodie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11698 Mark McDonald: Awards for All for Aberdeen Atoms—That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen Atoms netball club on receiving a £6,700 Awards for All grant from sportscotland; understands that the club was founded on 4 February 2013 and is based in Aberdeen; notes that the club now has three teams, the Aberdeen Atoms, Aberdeen Atomics and Aberdeen Astros; further understands that Awards For All Scotland gives groups a chance to apply for a grant of between £500 and £10,000 for projects that aim to help improve local communities; believes that the ethos of the club is that anyone who wants to be able to play netball should have the chance, regardless of ability or past experience, and wishes everyone at the Aberdeen Atoms a successful future.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Nanette Milne*, Chic Brodie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-11697 Mark McDonald: Bucksburn Academy Leads the Way in Re- thinking Energy—That the Parliament commends Bucksburn Academy on being the lead school in the Comenius Re-thinking Energy project; notes that the project has enabled young people from Germany, Norway, Scotland, Sweden and the Netherlands to investigate the topic of alternative energy; understands that the pupils experienced different cultures by studying and working together to understand the need for European energy cooperation; further notes that each partner produced case studies of good energy practice in their country, which was shared across the Comenius group and included the technology behind the energy sources and the benefits and challenges; further notes that the project involved a visit to the Parliament and a conference at Bucksburn Academy, which was attended by over 120 delegates; considers that the pupils were excellent ambassadors for Scotland, and wishes all those involved the best of luck for the future.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Nanette Milne*, Joan McAlpine*, Chic Brodie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Graeme Dey*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-11696 Congratulations to the 2014 Oil and Gas Apprentice of the Year (lodged on 25 November 2014) Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Graeme Dey*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Christine Grahame*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Jamie McGrigor*

S4M-11694 Clare’s Law (lodged on 25 November 2014) Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Elaine Murray*, Anne McTaggart*, Adam Ingram*

S4M-11693 Congratulations to Neil Baillie, Inverurie Citizen of the Year (lodged on 25 November 2014) Kenneth Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*

S4M-11692 Congratulations to Jamie Harper, Inverurie Youth Citizen of the Year (lodged on 25 November 2014) Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*

S4M-11691 Orkney Builders, Apprentice Employer of the Year 2014 (lodged on 25 November 2014) Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Adam Ingram*

S4M-11687 SNAP Year One Anniversary (lodged on 25 November 2014) Michael Russell*, Adam Ingram*

S4M-11681 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (lodged on 25 November 2014) Jackie Baillie*, Stewart Maxwell*, Drew Smith*

S4M-11674 Inaugural Shia Muslim-Christian Interfaith Meeting (lodged on 25 November 2014) Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Graeme Dey*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, John Mason*, Anne McTaggart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance*, Malcolm Chisholm*

S4M-11669 Police Scotland Cycle Patrols (lodged on 24 November 2014) Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Chic Brodie*, Anne McTaggart*, Nanette Milne*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Graeme Dey*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*

S4M-11667 Scotland’s First Rural Parliament (lodged on 24 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Dave Thompson*, Rhoda Grant*, Claire Baker*

S4M-11663 Morton FC Supporting the Local Foodbank (lodged on 24 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11657 Falkirk District’s Top Businesses Unveiled in a Celebration of Success (lodged on 24 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11655 Second Anniversary of the Fire at the Tazreen Fashions Factory (lodged on 21 November 2014) Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-11652 The Centenary of William McGhie (lodged on 21 November 2014) Margaret Mitchell*, Nigel Don*

S4M-11648 10th Anniversary of Parenting across Scotland (lodged on 21 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11647 Building Alzheimer-friendly Communities (lodged on 21 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11645 Dundee and Angus College Lecturer Wins National Award (lodged on 21 November 2014) Christian Allard*

S4M-11644 Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (lodged on 21 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Siobhan McMahon*, Christian Allard*

S4M-11643 Transgender Day of Remembrance (lodged on 20 November 2014) Siobhan McMahon*, Christian Allard*

S4M-11640 #ImTesting, National HIV Testing Week (lodged on 20 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Graeme Pearson*, Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-11639 100th Changing Places Toilet Installed in Scotland (lodged on 20 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-11635 ‘Previously…’, Scotland’s History Festival (lodged on 20 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11633 Volunteer Midlothian Awarded £4,000 (lodged on 20 November 2014) Christian Allard*

S4M-11628 Educational Disadvantage and Deaf Children in Scotland (lodged on 20 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11616 Iron Age Armlet Returns to Shetland (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11613 Battle of Bannockburn Experience Wins Best Visitor Experience Award (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11609 Congratulations to James Elder-Woodward OBE (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11608 Enable Scotland’s #BeTheChange Campaign (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Graeme Pearson*, Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-11607 PAMIS Founder and Chief Executive to Retire (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-11606 16 Days for the Elimination of Violence against Women (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11604 Reach for the Sky, Calderglen High (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*, Christian Allard*

S4M-11601 Isle of Arran Distillers Win Visitor Experience Award (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11599 Jeannie Felsinger (lodged on 18 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11595 Door Closed to Workfare Scheme (lodged on 18 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11592 Wishes for Scotland’s Children, Children 1st (lodged on 18 November 2014) Siobhan McMahon*, Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11590 Epilepsy Scotland’s Achievements over 60 Years (lodged on 18 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11562 Glasgow’s Memorial to Workplace Accidents (lodged on 17 November 2014) Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-11550 One Step Closer to Trains at Reston and East Linton (lodged on 13 November 2014) Ruth Davidson*, Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11543 Welcoming Royal Mail’s Partnership with Charity, Missing People (lodged on 13 November 2014) Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11532 Congratulations to the Aberdeen Multicultural Centre and the Langstane Housing Association (lodged on 12 November 2014) Christian Allard*

S4M-11529 CLIC Sargent, Coping with Cancer (lodged on 12 November 2014) Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11526.1 Hairmyres and Wishaw PFI Contracts (lodged on 19 November 2014) Nigel Don*

S4M-11526 Hairmyres and Wishaw PFI Contracts (lodged on 12 November 2014) Claudia Beamish*

S4M-11516 Small Business Saturday (lodged on 12 November 2014) Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11486 Welcoming NUJ Scotland’s Guidelines on Reporting on Mental Health Issues (lodged on 10 November 2014) Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11483 Road Safety Week (lodged on 10 November 2014) Graeme Pearson*

S4M-11466 Fuel Poverty in pre-1919 Residential Properties (lodged on 06 November 2014) Richard Simpson*

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 Section G – Bills

Proposal for a Members’ Bill

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

All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/12419.aspx

Current Final Proposals

Names marked with an asterisk (*) are new names of support. Where a proposal has secured the necessary level of cross-party support, the supporters‘ names are shown in bold.

Patricia Ferguson: Proposed Inquiries into Deaths (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to re-enact with amendments the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976—

(a) to extend the scope of inquiries to cover work-related deaths not resulting from accidents (such as deaths from industrial diseases and deaths resulting from exposure at work to certain substances), deaths of persons receiving compulsory mental health treatment and deaths of children subject to a child protection order;

(b) to refer appropriate cases to specialist sheriff courts, to give the families of the deceased person a more central role in the process, and to provide that recommendations made by the sheriff are enforceable in certain circumstances and subject to appeal. (lodged 20 November 2014)

The proposal was accompanied by a summary of consultation responses, which may be viewed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) or on the website page referred to above. Individual responses may also be viewed in SPICe.

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Drew Smith, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Murray, Ken Macintosh, Duncan McNeil, David Stewart

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Affirmative instruments

The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 26 November 2014 and are subject to the affirmative procedure—

Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] laid under section 37(2) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986

Children‘s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Rules of Procedure in Children‘s Hearings) Amendment Rules 2015 [draft] laid under sections 177(4) and 197 of the Children‘s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

Secure Accommodation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] laid under sections 152(5) and 197 of the Children‘s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

European Protection Order (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft] laid under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972

Other Documents

The following document was laid before the Parliament on 26 November 2014 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

‗Community Planning – Turning Ambition into Action‘ A Report Prepared for the Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission for Scotland (AGS/2014/7) laid under the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act.

Committee Reports

The following report was published on 26 November 2014—

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 67th report 2014 (Session 4): Subordinate Legislation (SP Paper 619)

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)

Business Bulletin: Thursday 27 November 2014 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.

Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Local Government and 19 November Regeneration))

Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee) 25 November

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Health and Sport)) 25 November

British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 19 November Lead committee – Education and Culture

Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, Rural Affairs, Climate Change and 26 November Environment Committee) Lead committee – Local Government and Regeneration

Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 27 February Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill (M) Introduced 27 November 2013 Lead committee – Justice

Food (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 9 December Amendments should be lodged by 4:30 pm on Wednesday 3 December with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Historic Environment Scotland Bill (G) Passed 4 November

Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 25 November Stage 1 Report – Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (65th Report, 2014)

Mental Health (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Health and Sport)) 25 November

Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Justice)) 18 November

Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Welfare Reform)) 18 November

Date

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

Affirmative Instruments Lead committee to report by 2 December 2014

Land Register of Scotland (Automated Registration) etc. Regulations 2014 [draft] (8 October 2014) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Lead committee to report by 5 December 2014

Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 2015 [draft] (15 October 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Amendment Order 2015 [draft] (20 October 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 (Amendment and Transitional) Order 2014 [draft] (24 October 2014) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Lead committee to report by 7 December 2014

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) (Jurisdiction and Recognition of Judgments) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft] (29 October 2014) (Equal Opportunities)

Marriage Between Civil Partners (Procedure for Change and Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft] (29 October 2014) (Equal Opportunities)

Lead committee to report by 8 December 2014

Budget (Scotland) Act 2014 Amendment Order 2014 [draft] (30 October 2014) (Finance)

Public Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft] (30 October 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Lead committee to report by 12 December 2014

Criminal Legal Aid (Fixed Payments and Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 [draft] (3 November 2014) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 13 January 2014

Public Services Reform (Inspection and Monitoring of Prisons) (Scotland) Order 2014 [draft] (7 November 2014) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 20 January 2014

Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] (26 November 2014) (Justice) Children‘s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Rules of Procedure in Children‘s Hearings) Amendment Rules 2015 [draft] (26 November 2014) (Education and Culture)

Secure Accommodation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] (26 November 2014) (Education and Culture)

European Protection Order (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [draft] (26 November 2014) (Justice)

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.

Subject to annulment by 3 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 1 December 2014

Convener of the School Closure Review Panels (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/262) (9 October 2014) (Education and Culture)

Members of a School Closure Review Panel (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/263) (9 October 2014) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 4 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 1 December 2014

Act of Sederunt (Commissary Business) (Amendment) 2014 (SSI 2014/265) (10 October 2014) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 5 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 1 December 2014

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Order of Council 2014 (SSI 2014/268) (16 October 2014) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 8 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 1 December 2014

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Monitoring Committees) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/281) (30 October 2014) (Health and Sport)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Local Authority Officers) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/282) (30 October 2014) (Health and Sport)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Prescribed Consultees) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/283) (30 October 2014) (Health and Sport)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Prescribed Days) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/284) (30 October 2014) (Health and Sport)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Boards) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/285) (30 October 2014) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 9 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 8 December 2014

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 3, Saving, Transitional Provision and Revocation) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/287) (31 October 2014) (Equal Opportunities)

Subject to annulment by 14 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 8 December 2014

Products Containing Meat etc. (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/289) (5 November 2014) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 16 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 15 December 2014

Teachers‘ Pension Scheme (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations (SSI 2014/292) (7 November 2014) (Education and Culture)

Charities Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 201/295) (7 November 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration)

South Arran Marine Conservation (Amendment) Order 2014 (SSI 201/297) (7 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 19 December 2014 Lead committee to report by 15 December 2014

Discretionary Housing Payments (Limit on Total Expenditure) Revocation (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/298) (10 November 2014) (Welfare Reform)

Subject to annulment by 7 January 2015 Lead committee to report by 5 January 2015

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/300) (13 November 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) ( Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/301)(13 November 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Civil Partnership (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/303) (13 November 2014) (Equal Opportunities)

Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (13 November 2014) (SSI 2014/304)

Same Sex Marriage (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/305) (13 November 2014) (Equal Opportunities)

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Prescribed Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/306) (13 November 2014) (Equal Opportunities)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Health Professionals and Social Care Professionals) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/307) (13 November 2014) (Health and Sport)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Membership of Strategic Planning Group) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/308) (13 November 2014) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 8 January 2015 Lead committee to report by 5 January 2015

Looked After Children (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/310) (14 November 2014) (Education and Culture)

Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/312) (14 November 2014) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 11 January 2015 Lead committee to report by 5 January 2015

Notice of Potential Liability for Costs (Discharge Notice) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/313) (17 November 2014) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 14 January 2015 Lead committee to report by 12 January 2015

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Ancillary Provision) (No. 2) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/315) (20 November 2014) (Education and Culture)

Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/316) (20 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/317) (20 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Education (Disapplication of section 53B) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/318) (20 November 2014) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 15 January 2015 Lead committee to report by 12 January 2015

Environmental Regulation (Relevant Offences) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/319) (21 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Controlled Waste (Fixed Penalty Notices) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/320) (21 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Litter (Fixed Penalty Notices) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/321) (21 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Environmental Regulation (Liability where Activity Carried Out by Arrangement with Another) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/323) (21 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Environmental Regulation (Significant Environmental Harm) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/324) (21 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Common Agricultural Policy (Cross-Compliance) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/325) (21 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Content of Performance Reports) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/326) (21 November 2014) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 18 January 2015 Lead committee to report by 12 January 2015

Conservation of Salmon (Annual Close Time and Catch and Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/327) (24 November 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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