Tuesday 30 April 2019 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean
Today's Business
Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings 2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Rabbi Eli 9:30am Environment, Climate Change and Grunewald, Jewish Student Chaplain Land Reform Committee Scotland 9:30am Health and Sport Committee followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 10:00am Delegated Powers and Law Reform followed by Topical Questions (if selected) Committee followed by Education and Skills Committee 10:00am Justice Committee Debate: A Note of Concern: The Future of 10:30am Economy, Energy and Fair Work Instrumental Music Tuition in Schools Committee followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M- 15746 Miles Briggs: Parkinson's in Scotland
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Chamber | Seòmar
Meeting of the Parliament
2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Rabbi Eli Grunewald, Jewish Student Chaplain Scotland followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions
1. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Police Federation describing some of the buildings in the police estate as being “unfit for human habitation”. (S5T-01619) 2. James Kelly: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out on the potential impact on businesses across Scotland of no longer using the pound. (S5T-01624) followed by Education and Skills Committee Debate: A Note of Concern: The Future of Instrumental Music Tuition in Schools
S5M-17059 Clare Adamson: A Note of Concern: The Future of Instrumental Music Tuition in Schools—That the Parliament notes the conclusions in the Education and Skills Committee’s 1st Report, 2019 (Session 5), A note of concern: The future of instrumental music tuition in schools (SP Paper 450). followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-15746 Miles Briggs: Parkinson's in Scotland
S5M-15746 Miles Briggs: Parkinson's in Scotland—That the Parliament understands that Parkinson’s is the second most common neuroprogressive condition after Alzheimer’s; recognises that it has a profound impact on people with the condition, and their close friends and family; welcomes what it sees as a comprehensive new report from Parkinson’s UK, People. Parkinson's. Scotland. What do we know about services and support for people with Parkinson’s in Scotland?; notes with concern that it suggests that there are about 12,400 people in the country with the condition and that this is expected to increase by 40% within 20 years; acknowledges the view that the Scottish Government, NHS boards and health and social care partnerships must plan now to meet the care needs of the growing number of people with Parkinson's; accepts that it is a very complex condition with over 40 recognised symptoms, which can affect every aspect of daily living and can require ongoing support from a multidisciplinary team of health professionals; understands with concern that 10% of neurologist and medicine for older people consultant posts
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Chamber | Seòmar in Scotland is currently vacant and that waiting times are growing; believes that Scotland has fewer Parkinson’s nurses than it needs and that, in NHS Lothian, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Highland and NHS Forth Valley, there are reportedly about half the number of required nurses; understands that around one in every five people with the condition has extremely high levels of care need; believes that it can be challenging for people with Parkinson’s to access the information, care and support that they need to maintain their independence and prevent emergency hospital and care home admissions; celebrates what it sees as the excellent work that is carried out by NHS and social care professionals across the country to provide better support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers, including as members of the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network, and applauds the efforts of Parkinson’s UK’s small team of staff and over 300 volunteers to support everyone in Scotland who is living with the condition.
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Committees | Comataidhean
Committee Meetings
All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified.
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee 13th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 from— Dr Tom Russon, Legislation Team Leader, Decarbonisation Division, and Andrew Mortimer, Statistician, Office of the Chief Economic Adviser, Scottish Government. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— The Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019; and The Loch Carron Marine Conservation Order 2019. 3. EU exit and the environment: The Committee will take evidence from-
Professor Colin Reid, University of Dundee; and then from— Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations; Katriona Carmichael, Deputy Director, Environment and Land Use Strategy, Don McGillivray, Deputy Director, Environmental Quality and Circular Economy, and Gill Glass, Head of UK Frameworks Unit, Scottish Government. 4. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposals— The Environment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019; and The REACH etc (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019. 5. EU exit and the environment (in private): The Committee will review the evidence taken earlier in the meeting.
Health and Sport Committee 12th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2020-21 (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to Pre- Budget Scrutiny 2020-21. 2. Health Hazards in the Healthcare Environment (in private): The Committee will consider a draft letter to the Scottish Government. 3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
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Committees | Comataidhean
14th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5, 6 and 7 in private. 2. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider whether the following instrument has been laid under the appropriate procedure and given the appropriate categorisation— Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (EU Exit)(Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/128); Public Health andTobacco (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/142) 3. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/128); Public Health and Tobacco (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/142) 4. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (Labour Market Enforcement Orders) 2019 (SSI 2019/139); Act of Sederunt (Summary Applications, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc. Rules Amendment) (Labour Market Enforcement Orders) 2019 (SSI 2019/140) 5. Planning (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2. 6. Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill : The Committee will consider the Scottish Government's letter regarding new delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 3. 7. Work programme: The Committee will consider its response to a letter from the Convenor of the Finance and Constitution Committee.
Justice Committee 13th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 3). 3. Justice Sub-Committee on Policing: The Committee will consider a report back from the Sub-Committee meeting held on 4 April 2019. 4. Brexit subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider a draft report. 5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee 14th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 7 and 8 in private.
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Committees | Comataidhean
2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2019 [draft] from— Joe FitzPatrick, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Paul Ingram, Sponsorship Team Leader, Elaine Black, ILF Sponsorship Team Manager, and Nadine Murphy, Solicitor, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: Joe FitzPatrick, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing to move— S5M-17063—That the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee recommends that the Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2019 [draft] be approved. 4. Construction and Scotland’s Economy: The Committee will take evidence from-
Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Scott Bell, Head of Procurement Development and Construction Review Division, and Elizabeth Stark, Head of Manufacturing and Construction, Scottish Government. 5. Common Frameworks and the Committee's scrutiny role after EU Exit: The Committee will take evidence from-
Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, and Lewis Hedge, Head of Regulation, Standards & Conformity, Scottish Government. 6. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider its response to the proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposal— The Freedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 7. Construction and Scotland’s Economy: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at today's meeting. 8. Common Frameworks and the Committee's scrutiny role after EU Exit: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at today's meeting.
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Chamber | Seòmar
Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 24 April 2019
Wednesday 1 May 2019
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Skills Health and Sport followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Subject Choice followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-15976 Fulton MacGregor: Give Them Time
Thursday 2 May 2019
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S5M-16380 Iain Gray: 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Ministerial Statement: The Scottish Government’s Response to the Sturrock Review followed by Portfolio Questions Communities and Local Government followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Business Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 7 May 2019
2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Chamber | Seòmar
5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Wednesday 8 May 2019
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Security and Older People; Finance, Economy and Fair Work followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Thursday 9 May 2019
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions: Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Business Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time
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Committees | Comataidhean
Future Committee Meetings This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible. Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be accessed on the committee hub page. http://www.parliament.scot/business/committees/index.htm
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee 1 May 2019 14th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Amendment Regulations2019 (SSI 2019/118) 3. EU withdrawal - related scrutiny: The Committee will consider its response to recent correspondence from the Finance and Constitution Committee. 4. Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 8 May, the Committee expects to consider the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill at Stage 2. It also expects to continue consdiering its draft Stage 1 Report on the Restrcited Roads (20mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill in private. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee at [email protected]
Education and Skills Committee 1 May 2019 14th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Subject Choices inquiry: The Committee will take evidence from-
Lindsay Law, Convener, Connect; Joanna Murphy, Chair, National Parent Forum of Scotland; Linda O'Neill, Education Lead, Centre for excellence for looked after children in Scotland (CELCIS); Magaidh Wentworth, Oifigear Phàrant, Comann nam Pàrant. 2. Review of evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 8 May, the Committee expects to continue to take evidence on its Subject Choices inquiry. For further information, contact the Roz Thomson Clerk to the Committee, whose details are [email protected] or 0131 348 5222.
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Committees | Comataidhean
Local Government and Communities Committee 1 May 2019 12th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. New powers arising from the UK's withdrawal from the European Union: The Committee will take evidence from-
Councillor Alison Evison, President, COSLA; Julie Welsh, Director, Scotland Excel; Gordon McLaren, Former Chief Executive, ESEP Ltd; Malcolm Leitch, Chair, European Funding Sub-Group, Scottish Local Authorities Economic Development Group. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— The Non-Domestic Rates (Relief for New and Improved Properties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/116). 4. New powers arising from the UK's withdrawal from the European Union: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 8 May, the Committee expects to take evidence on the Accounts Commission's report on Local Government in Scotland Challenges and Performance 2019.
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Peter McGrath, on 0131-348-5232 or [email protected].
Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee 2 May 2019 13th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Census (Amendment)(Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2. 2. Creative Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from-
Iain Munro, Acting Chief Executive, Creative Scotland; Isabel Davis, Executive Director, Screen Scotland. 3. Consideration of evidence heard (in private): The Committee will consider evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
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For further information, contact: Stephen Herbert Clerk to the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee Room T3.40 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh Tel: 0131 348 5234 Email: [email protected]
Social Security Committee 2 May 2019 12th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Social Security Support for Housing: The Committee will take evidence from-
Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Pauline Torley, DHP and Housing Related Social Security Policy Manager, Kyle Murray, Universal Credit Flexibilities Policy Manager, and Julija Harrasova, Assistant Economist Social Security, Scottish Government. 3. Correspondence: The Committee will consider correspondence from the Finance and Constitution Committee. 4. Social Security Support for Housing: The Committee will consider the evidence heard and its approach to a draft report.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 9 May, the Committee will take oral evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People on delivery and timetable of wave 1 and wave 2 benefits. For further information, contact Anne Peat, Clerk to the Committee, on 0131 348 5182 or by email at [email protected].
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 2 May 2019 7th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Complaint (in private): The Committee will continue its consideration of a report from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. 2. Complaint: The Committee will announce its decision at Stage 3 on a report from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.
3. Complaint (in private): The Committee will consider its draft report.
4. Sexual harassment and sexist behaviour (in private): The Committee will consider the recommendations in the report from the Joint Working Group on sexual harassment and sexist behaviour.
Proposed future business
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Committees | Comataidhean
At itsnext meeting, on 16 May, the Committee expects to consider and applicationfor recognition for one Cross-Party Group, its annual report andcorrespondence it has received. The Committee also expects toconsider Standing Order rule changes and the recommendations in thereport from the Joint Working Group on sexual harassment and sexist behaviour. Forfurther information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Katy Orr, on 0131 3486924 or at [email protected].
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Motions | Gluasadan
Motions
Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.
Motions and amendments can be published with symbols:
* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate.
Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.
Motions for Debate
*S5M-17091 Liz Smith: Subject Choice—That the Parliament believes that Scottish education should be based on the principles of excellence and equity and that all young people, whatever their background, should be afforded the best possible educational experience at all levels of the curriculum; further believes that, while these principles are enshrined in the policy aims of the curriculum for excellence, the delivery of the new curriculum structure has exposed some fundamental failings with regard to subject choice, including the inequity that exists between schools in more affluent areas and those in more deprived communities, and calls on the Scottish Government to recognise the serious concerns, which have been expressed by teachers, parents, young people and academics, and take urgent action to address these failings in the delivery of the curriculum for excellence.
Members' Business motions that have not achieved cross party support
*S5M-17102 Kezia Dugdale: Foster Care Fortnight 2019—That the Parliament welcomes Foster Care Fortnight 2019, which takes place from 13 to 26 May; understands that this will be the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign and will showcase the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers; notes that it will also seek to highlight that more foster carers are needed; understands that, in Scotland, although there are approximately 4,000 foster families, the Fostering Network estimates that this represents a shortfall of 550; believes that Action for Children, which supports 54 foster carers in Scotland, has stated that “becoming a foster carer can be one of the most rewarding things a person could ever do, as that person provides a loving and stable home for a child who can no longer live with their family"; acknowledges that people who have considered becoming a foster carer should know that, if they want to take the next step, organisations such as Action for Children, as well as local authorities, can provide support and information to assist their journey towards this; hopes the organisers of the fortnight enjoy every success with this celebration of fostering, and commends this work that aims to inspire more people to become foster carers. Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Mark McDonald*, Liam McArthur*
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Other new and altered motions and amendments
*S5M-17101 Maureen Watt: Therapet at Aberdeen International Airport—That the Parliament welcomes the introduction of Therapet's The Canine Crew to Aberdeen International Airport; understands that Therapet in the Aberdeenshire area is managed by the charity, Canine Concern Scotland Trust, and that The Canine Crew is the UK’s first airport therapy dog team, which will be visiting Aberdeen International Airport on a regular basis from 4 May 2019; recognises that dogs have been proven to help improve mental health and wellbeing, alleviate stress and calm nerves; recognises that this is the first venture of this scale in the UK to bring the dogs to an airport environment; thanks Breagh, Bruno, Grace, Enzo, Noodle, Tweedie Bear, Zosha, Vinnie, Cullen, Bronte, Pax, Shuna, Bentley, Luna, Doug and their owners for volunteering their time for the benefit of passengers and staff at the airport, and wishes everyone involved all the best with the venture. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Pauline McNeill*, Rona Mackay*
*S5M-17100 Alexander Burnett: Deeside Rugby's James Cochrane-Dyet Awarded Volunteer of the Month—That the Parliament congratulates James Cochrane-Dyet, Head of Facilities at Deeside Rugby, who has been awarded the Scottish Rugby Tennent’s Volunteer of the Month for March 2019; recognises that this award was given as recognition for his continued efforts in managing and developing Deeside Rugby at Woodend, Banchory; thanks Scottish Rugby for its continued acknowledgment of the vital role of volunteers in making Scottish Rugby such a great success, and thanks all volunteers who contribute to the success of sport in Scotland. R Supported by: Murdo Fraser*, Tom Mason*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Liam Kerr*, Alison Harris*
*S5M-17099 Bill Bowman: Monikie Building Named Angus Design Awards Building of the Decade—That the Parliament welcomes the news that The Zinc House at Monikie has been named the Angus Design Awards Building of the Decade; understands that the awards were held at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, celebrating the very best of building, design, development and restoration in the county over the last 10 years; further understands that the overall winner was selected from 13 shortlisted contenders across four award categories in an online poll by The Courier, and congratulates The Zinc House on winning this award. Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne*, Liam Kerr*, Alexander Stewart*, Alison Harris*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Gordon Lindhurst*
*S5M-17098 Michelle Ballantyne: Dorothy Tervit Receives Royal Maundy Money—That the Parliament congratulates Dorothy Tervit, who is from Port Seton, on receiving The Queen’s Royal Maundy Money at the Royal Maundy service, which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor; understands that the royal service, which dates back to the 13th century and was originally a means of giving alms to the poor, involves the gifting of commemorative coins to individuals who have been anonymously proposed by Christian clergy for their service to the local church and community; thanks Dorothy for her work with the local community choir, history society and Chalmers Memorial Church, and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours. Supported by: Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Tom Mason*, Bill Bowman*, Alison Harris*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Liam Kerr*
*S5M-17097 Tavish Scott: Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year Awards 2019—That the Parliament congratulates the winners of the 2019 Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year Awards; notes that Ashley Hay won the overall title, after her success in the Traditional and Open
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Motions | Gluasadan senior categories and winning the prize for best played slow air; applauds the other award winners, Evie Williamson, who won the Young Fiddler and Traditional junior categories, Anya Johnston, for the best played reel, Gracie Gowans-Little, the Intermediate Young Fiddler winner, Maisie Henderson, who won the Traditional Intermediate category, Holly Anderson, for the best played waltz, Christine Hughson, for the best reel in the Shetland style and Jayden Moore and Margaret Robertson, who won the Junior and Senior tune competitions respectively; commends all of the competitors for their dedication, and believes that their achievements represent a thriving future for Shetland’s traditional music.
*S5M-17096 Michelle Ballantyne: Halyrude Primary School Poly-tunnel—That the Parliament congratulates Halyrude Primary School on the construction of its new poly-tunnel; understands that the poly-tunnel was bought with funds from Tesco’s Bags of Help campaign and will be used to teach the pupils about growing vegetables; notes that it is hoped that the produce from the poly- tunnel will be used as ingredients in school lunches later in the year, and wishes the staff and pupils the best of luck with their future harvests. Supported by: Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Bill Bowman*, Alison Harris*, Bill Kidd*, Alexander Stewart*, Gordon Lindhurst*
*S5M-17095 Liam McArthur: Stromness Drama Club "Breaks a Leg" at the Scottish Drama Final—That the Parliament congratulates Stromness Drama Club on winning the finals of the Scottish Community Drama Association (SCDA) One Act Play Festival on 27 April 2019 in Kirkcaldy; understands that the club's performance of Shakers, which was written by John Godber and Jane Thornton, was awarded the top prize, while Graham Garson won the award for best director; recognises that this latest achievement is the latest in a long line of success at the festival for the club, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having been founded in November 1989; notes that the club will now go on to represent Scotland at the UK finals in Harrogate and that this will be is the perfect way to mark the anniversary; wishes it every success at the UK finals and in its other endeavours, and thanks the SCDA for its continued contribution to community drama across the country.
*S5M-17094 James Dornan: Cassiltoun Housing Associations’ Advice Team’s Success—That the Parliament acknowledges the success of the Cassiltoun Housing Association advice team in securing over £3 million for its tenants in welfare payments and other benefits; recognises the positive impact that the team has made in sustaining and supporting tenancies, including by assisting with managing tenants' personal finance, breaking down social isolation and facilitating pathways to better health; notes that a recent evaluation of the advice team’s service has also significantly contributed to improving people's mental health by alleviating tenants’ many concerns, such as dealing with the anxieties that it believes are being created by welfare reforms, including fears of being driven into poverty and suicidal feelings, and commends the team on its endeavours.
*S5M-17093 John Finnie: Ross County, Championship Winners—That the Parliament congratulates Ross County on winning the 2018-19 SPFL Championship; notes that this follows a 4-0 routing of Queen of the South on 26 April; understands that the Staggies have spent just three weekends this season outside of the top two positions; welcomes the return of topflight football to the Highlands, and wishes the team continued success for 2019-20 and beyond. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*
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Motions | Gluasadan
*S5M-17092 Mark Ruskell: Need for an Independent Investigation of Mossmorran Flaring—That the Parliament notes what it sees as the unprecedented levels of concern regarding the recent episode of unplanned flaring from the Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran; understands that over 750 members of the public have called the SEPA pollution hotline since this began on 21 April 2019; notes that SEPA has launched a formal investigation into the incident, which follows a similar probe in 2018 that led to final warning letters being issued to the plant operators, Shell and ExxonMobil; understands that the Mossmorran Action Group has collated over 260 reports from residents regarding the impact on them caused by the flaring, including experiencing anxiety, loss of sleep, headaches and respiratory problems, and calls on the Scottish Government to commission an independent report into the full environmental, health and social impacts of this flaring on the communities around the plant. Supported by: John Finnie*, Alison Johnstone*, Patrick Harvie*
*S5M-17090 Margaret Mitchell: St Bride’s Primary School and Nursery Class—That the Parliament congratulates St Bride’s Primary School and Nursery Class in Bothwell on the positive feedback that it received following an inspection from Education Scotland; notes that the inspectors praised the commitment and dedication of the headteacher, Denise Pacitti, and her staff, toward the children and their parents; acknowledges the report's recognition of the warm and welcoming ethos across the school and its observation that the pupils are confident and enthusiastic learners who are proud of their place of learning, and welcomes the report stating that the school's approach to keeping track of children’s achievements helps to ensure that all are included and involved. Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Liz Smith*, Alison Harris*
*S5M-17089 Brian Whittle: Callum Hawkins Sets New Scottish Marathon Record—That the Parliament congratulates Callum Hawkins on setting a new Scottish record time of 2:08:14 at the 2019 London Marathon, at which he finished 10th; notes that this surpassed his previous personal best by over two minutes and broke the 2:09:16 record, which was set by Alistair Hutton in 1985; acknowledges that this was Callum’s first marathon since collapsing with heat exhaustion during the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia; understands that his performance guarantees him a place at the 2019 World Championships in Doha and puts him in contention for a place in the Team GB Olympic squad; commends Callum on his incredible effort, and wishes him continued success. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Iain Gray*, James Kelly*, Murdo Fraser*, Margaret Mitchell*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Bill Bowman*, Richard Lyle*, Alison Harris*, Bill Kidd*, Liam Kerr*
*S5M-17088 Liam McArthur: Orkney Takes Top Honours at Netball Scotland Competition—That the Parliament congratulates Netball Orkney Under 17s on winning Netball Scotland’s Inter-District competition held in Perth on 27 April 2019; understands that the Orkney team won all its games in the group stages before overcoming Borders in a nailbiting semi-final that went to extra time; recognises that the 10-9 victory over Glasgow in a tense final was the first time that an Orkney team has ever won this competition, which includes top teams from across Scotland; acknowledges the high standard displayed by all of the teams taking part; applauds all of the players and coaches for their efforts, and looks forward to a bright future for netball in Scotland. Supported by: David Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Edward Mountain*, Richard Lyle*, Angela Constance*, Rona Mackay*
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*S5M-17087 Neil Findlay: Make-up Artist Wins UK Award—That the Parliament congratulates Sabaa Khan, from Livingston, on winning Freelance Make-up Artist of the Year in the premium category at Britain’s Asian Wedding Awards; notes that Sabaa’s work was identified as very high quality, in addition to offering an experience that empowered clients, and wishes Sabaa every success in make-up artistry going forward. Supported by: Angela Constance*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-17086 Neil Findlay: West Lothian Council Tackles Funeral Poverty—That the Parliament welcomes the move by West Lothian Council, which has worked collaboratively with undertakers to offer fixed funeral costs in light of increasing funeral poverty; understands that funeral poverty has been defined by Citizen’s Advice Scotland as "difficulties experienced by people with insufficient funds faced with paying the cost of a funeral"; believes that the average funeral cost in Scotland is £3,700; understands that a price of £1,550 has been agreed with five local funeral providers in an attempt to make funeral costs more affordable; notes that the cost will include the necessary certification, guidance on registration and legally-required procedures, the provision of a coffin and transportation, including a hearse, in addition to holding a service in a crematorium, funeral parlour or cemetery, and commends everyone involved for their willingness to tackle the impact of poverty in the local area. Supported by: Pauline McNeill*, Angela Constance*
*S5M-17085 Neil Findlay: Scottish Curry Awards 2019—That the Parliament congratulates all staff members at Delhi’s Winter Indian restaurant in Linlithgow on their success at the Scottish Curry Awards 2019; understands that Delhi’s Winter was named Restaurant of the Year at the awards ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow; notes that the restaurant was also awarded the South East regional title, and commends the restaurant staff's hard work and dedication to hospitality in helping to secure this excellent accolade. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Angela Constance*, Gordon Lindhurst*
*S5M-17084 Neil Findlay: Shelley Kerr Honoured at West Calder High—That the Parliament applauds the outstanding achievements of the Scotland football team head coach, Shelley Kerr, and midfielder, Hayley Lauder, who are both from West Lothian, on their great success and achievement in qualifying for the 2019 World Cup in France; understands that they recently visited West Calder High School to see the new 3G football pitch that has been named after Shelley, who was a pupil at the school, as a tribute to her successful career, and wishes Shelley, Hayley and all of the Scotland squad all the very best for the completion in June and with their other endeavours. Supported by: Liam McArthur*, Iain Gray*, Angela Constance*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-17081 Sandra White: Five-star Rating for Clydeside Distillery—That the Parliament congratulates the Clydeside Distillery on securing a five-star rating from VisitScotland; understands that the attraction has been praised for regularly exceeding customer expectations, producing products of high quality and featuring locally-sourced produce, and wishes all of the Clydeside Distillery team continued success as they contribute to Glasgow’s vibrant drinks sector and city attractions. Supported by: James Dornan*, Rona Mackay*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S5M-17083 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Lesbian Day of Visibility (lodged on 26 April 2019)
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New Support: Jackson Carlaw*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*
S5M-17082 Clare Adamson: Lanarkshire Deaf Club (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*
S5M-17080 Mark McDonald: Daredevil Fundraisers Descend on Aberdeen (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17079 Michelle Ballantyne: Sharon's Hair and Beauty Boutique (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Bill Bowman*
S5M-17078 Neil Findlay: Marion Scott, Campaigning Journalist of the Year (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Elaine Smith*
S5M-17076 Gillian Martin: Methlick Girlguides and Scouts Tackle Period Poverty (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Angela Constance*
S5M-17075 Edward Mountain: Friends of Raigmore Hospital (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Margaret Mitchell*, Tom Mason*, Bill Bowman*
S5M-17074 Bill Kidd: The Extraordinary Polly Higgins (lodged on 26 April 2019) New Support: Sandra White*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-17068 Alex Cole-Hamilton: 2019 Edinburgh Diwali Festival (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Jackie Baillie*
S5M-17064 Dean Lockhart: University of Stirling Women Win Award (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Jackson Carlaw*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-17061 Mark McDonald: A Good Breakfast is the Start of a Good Day (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17060 Mark McDonald: Sport Aberdeen Funding to Improve the Lives of Local Children (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17058 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Congratulating Milne's Primary School, Fochabers (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Jackson Carlaw*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-17057 Bill Bowman: Monifieth Rotary Club Supports Five Charities (lodged on 25 April 2019)
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New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17055 Liam Kerr: New Official Website for Stonehaven (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17052 Tavish Scott: Shetland Young Enterprise Success (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17051 Clare Adamson: Dalziel Rugby Club U15s Win West Region Plate (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17050 Clare Adamson: Child Safety Week 2019 (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Angela Constance*
S5M-17049 Gordon MacDonald: Incredible Distance Exhibition, Wester Hailes (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17048 Miles Briggs: The PBC Foundation (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17047 Mark McDonald: Antibiotic Resistance Research Published (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17045 Jeremy Balfour: 10th Anniversary of Edinburgh Street Pastors (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17044 James Kelly: Remembering Billy McNeill (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Jackson Carlaw*, Gil Paterson*, John Finnie*
S5M-17043 Alasdair Allan: Stornoway Port Authority's Deep-water Port Design Contract (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17042 Gordon MacDonald: #UncoverEdinburgh Success for Edinburgh (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Angela Constance*
S5M-17041 Liam McArthur: Michelle Green from Kirkwall, Running for Amnesty International (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17040 Angela Constance: West Lothian College and QMS4VET (lodged on 24 April 2019)
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New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17039 David Torrance: SAMH Cafe (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Alex Rowley*, Gil Paterson*, Angela Constance*
S5M-17038 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Congratulating Stromness Drama Club (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17037 Jackie Baillie: James Auld, President of the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (lodged on 25 April 2019) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-17036 Gordon Lindhurst: George Watson’s Malawi Partnership Funding for Preventative Treatment for Cervical Cancer (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-17035 Liam Kerr: Add Energy Wins Queen's Award for Enterprise (lodged on 24 April 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-17032 Gil Paterson: New Premises for Street Bikes, Clydebank (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17031 Sandra White: Children’s Rights in Gaelic (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17026 Jenny Gilruth: Auchmuty High School Pupils Raise £250 for the Team Jak Foundation (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17025 Jenny Gilruth: Pitcoudie Primary School to Spruce Up Retirement Home's Garden (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17022 Liam Kerr: Nuart Street Art Festival 2019 (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-17021 Peter Chapman: Ythan Community Council Buys Defibrillators (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-17020 Gil Paterson: Milngavie Healthy Habits Family Fun Day (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17019 Alexander Stewart: Young Clackmannanshire Skier, Hamish Blyth (lodged on 23 April 2019)
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New Support: Maureen Watt*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-17018 Liam Kerr: Highland League Success for Cove Rangers FC (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-17017 Gil Paterson: Milngavie and Bearsden's Big Golden Slimming World Clothes Throw (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17015 Gil Paterson: Golden Jubilee Foundation Healthy Working Lives Gold Award (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17014 Alexander Stewart: Alloa Swimmer, Duncan Scott (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-17013 Gil Paterson: Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Clydebank (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17007 Neil Findlay: Crofthead Care Home, Fauldhouse (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17006 Neil Findlay: John Byrne National Drawing Competition (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17005 Neil Findlay: Meg Wishart Wins English Speaking Union National Public Speaking Competition (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17004 Neil Findlay: Armadale Colour Run Raises Money for Autism Awareness (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17003 Neil Findlay: New Defibrillators for Pumpherston (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17002 Iain Gray: Children in Scotland, 25 Calls (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-17001 Bill Kidd: St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16998 Maurice Golden: West Dunbartonshire Amateur Swimming Club Awarded £30,000 (lodged on 23 April 2019)
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New Support: Michelle Ballantyne*, Alexander Stewart*, Alison Harris*
S5M-16997 Maurice Golden: Celebrating Renfrew’s Community Spirit and Retail Offerings (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Michelle Ballantyne*, Alison Harris*
S5M-16996 Alexander Stewart: PKAVS Awarded £10,563 by the Asda Foundation (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16995 David Torrance: NHS Fife UNICEF Accreditation (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Alex Rowley*, Maureen Watt*
S5M-16994 Kenneth Gibson: Women’s Engineering Society Centenary Celebrations (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16993 David Torrance: Torbain Church 50th Anniversary (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16991 David Torrance: Havelock International (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16990 David Torrance: Ross and Jacqueline Walker Fundraising Success (lodged on 23 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16988 Margaret Mitchell: Taiwan’s Participation in the 2019 World Health Assembly and World Health Organization Meetings (lodged on 18 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16979 Michelle Ballantyne: Earlston Primary School Bandstand (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16978 Michelle Ballantyne: Ruth Hinks, Master Chocolatier (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16976 Alexander Burnett: Australian Travels Furthest with Dinnie Steens (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16975 Annie Wells: Asda's Happy Little Helper Boards (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16973 Gordon Lindhurst: Football and Netball Success for Armadale Academy (lodged on 17 April 2019)
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New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16972 Gordon Lindhurst: Success for West Lothian Bands at Scottish Concert Band Festival (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16971 Gordon Lindhurst: New Linlithgow Museum Set to Open (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16969 Bill Bowman: Funds Raised for Broughty Ferry Lifeboats (lodged on 17 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16964 Alexander Stewart: Charity Event in Tullibody for Maggie's (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16961 Bill Bowman: Angus Primary School Installs Lifesaving Equipment (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16955 Michelle Ballantyne: Black Diamond Radio's 12th Anniversary (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16954 Michelle Ballantyne: Galashiels' Slimming World Groups Fundraise for Cancer Research (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16946 Bill Bowman: Dundee Teenager, Ciaran Roberts-Osterberg, Gains Place at Berklee College (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16945 Bill Bowman: Arbroath, League One Winners (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16944 Bill Bowman: Children's Book Series Inspired by Monikie Club (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16942 Maurice Corry: Congratulations to the Dumbarton Photographer, Gordon Russell (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16939 Miles Briggs: Love Your Lungs Week (lodged on 16 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
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S5M-16938 Bill Bowman: Marie Curie Dundee Fundraiser (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16937 Bill Bowman: Maggie's Raises Funds for Another Year of Care (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16936 Bill Bowman: Dundee Sports Clubs Receive Funding (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16935 Bill Bowman: Angus Business Wins Scottish Thistle Award (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16934 Bill Bowman: Abertay University (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16929 Miles Briggs: Gorgie, Dalry, Stenhouse Church of Scotland's New Centre for Rough Sleepers (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16914 Gordon Lindhurst: Mums into Business (lodged on 15 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*
S5M-16901 Maurice Golden: Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland (lodged on 11 April 2019) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-16809 Fulton MacGregor: Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes Weekend (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Liam McArthur*
S5M-16380 Iain Gray: 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Lewis Macdonald*, Alexander Stewart*
S5M-15776 David Torrance: Congratulating Beth Scoon, Team GB Ice Hockey (lodged on 07 February 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
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Questions | Ceistean
Oral Questions
Topical Questions selected for answer on 30 April 2019
1. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Police Federation describing some of the buildings in the police estate as being “unfit for human habitation”. (S5T-01619)
2. James Kelly: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out on the potential impact on businesses across Scotland of no longer using the pound. (S5T-01624)
First Minister’s Questions selected for answer on 02 May 2019
1. Jackson Carlaw: Question to be taken in Chamber. (S5F-03277)
2. Richard Leonard: Question to be taken in Chamber. (S5F-03278)
3. Alison Johnstone: Question to be taken in Chamber. (S5F-03279)
4. Stuart McMillan: To ask the First Minister what the social and economic impacts are of immigration. (S5F-03299)
5. Jamie Greene: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the long-term infrastructure recommendations of the Glasgow Connectivity Commission. (S5F-03298)
6. Neil Findlay: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to address climate change. (S5F-03294)
7. David Stewart: To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made regarding the level of opiate addiction. (S5F-03284)
Members selected for Portfolio Questions on 08 May 2019
The following members have been randomly selected for Portfolio Questions on the above date. Questions must be lodged no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 01 May 2019. These will then appear in this section of the Business Bulletin on Thursday 02 May 2019.
Social Security and Older People
1. John Scott 2. Alison Johnstone 3. Graham Simpson 4. Patrick Harvie 5. Bob Doris 6. Fulton MacGregor 7. Rhoda Grant 8. Liz Smith
Finance, Economy and Fair Work
1. Liam Kerr
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2. Alex Cole-Hamilton 3. Linda Fabiani 4. Anas Sarwar 5. Alison Harris 6. Annie Wells 7. Joan McAlpine 8. Maurice Corry
Members selected for Portfolio Questions on 09 May 2019
The following members have been randomly selected for Portfolio Questions on the above date. Questions must be lodged no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 01 May 2019. These will then appear in this section of the Business Bulletin on Thursday 02 May 2019.
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform
1. Neil Findlay 2. Rona Mackay 3. Johann Lamont 4. Alexander Stewart 5. Oliver Mundell 6. Stuart McMillan 7. Brian Whittle 8. Lewis Macdonald
Members selected for General Questions on 09 May 2019
The following members have been randomly selected for General Questions on the above date. Questions must be lodged no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 01 May 2019. These will then appear in this section of the Business Bulletin on Thursday 02 May 2019.
1. Monica Lennon 2. James Kelly 3. Jamie Halcro Johnston 4. Richard Lyle 5. Colin Beattie 6. Clare Adamson 7. Angela Constance 8. Kezia Dugdale 9. Rachael Hamilton 10. Keith Brown
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Written Questions
Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".
Written questions lodged on 29 April 2019
S5W-22851 Daniel Johnson: To ask the Scottish Government what the average number of prisoners held at HMP (a) Addiewell and (b) Kilmarnock has been in each year since 2010-11. S5W-22857 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the role of the mental function champions in developing disability assistance assessments. S5W-22858 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government what regular reviews the new food allergen alert service will carry out to help ensure that it is as accessible as possible. S5W-22859 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government how many people in each of the last five years have been classified as having a severe food allergy. S5W-22860 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government how many people in each of the last five years have (a) received emergency treatment for and (b) died as a result of a food allergy. S5W-22861 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent in each of the last five years on (a) routine and (b) emergency treatment on people with a food allergy. S5W-22862 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on standardising food allergy protocols in restaurants and other food outlets, and developing a food allergy training programme for such businesses. S5W-22863 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government what support it has provided to the hospitality sector in each of the last five years to support education and training regarding food allergies. S5W-22864 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on making it compulsory for restaurants and other food outlets to train dedicated staff members to oversee the preparation of food for customers with allergies. S5W-22865 Maurice Golden: To ask the Scottish Government what support it has provided in each of the last five years to schools to educate pupils regarding food allergies. S5W-22866 Mark Ruskell: To ask the Scottish Government what options have been explored to close the 2021 landfill capacity gap through waste prevention. S5W-22867 Mark Ruskell: To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will launch the consultation for the Circular Economy Bill. S5W-22885 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that abortion care meets the needs of women who are disabled, have ME or are refugees, and LGBTI people, as recommended in the Engender report, Our Bodies, Our Rights. S5W-22886 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of the Engender report, Our Bodies, Our Rights, what action it has taken to include the rights and needs of disabled women in health and care policy frameworks. S5W-22887 Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Government what conditions are attached to the £30 million that has been provided by the Building Scotland Fund to the property group, Sigma. S5W-22888 Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Government what the eligibility criteria will be for the recently-announced national pilot scheme to provide loans for first-time buyers, including whether these will be available for purchasing all homes or only new-builds, and from what budget line the £150 million required to fund the scheme will be drawn.
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Amendments | Atharrachaidhean
Amendments
New amendments to Bills lodged on 29 April 2019
Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3
Section 23
Daniel Johnson 148 In section 23, page 16, line 10, leave out from
Daniel Johnson 149 In section 23, page 16, line 20, after
Daniel Johnson 150 In section 23, page 16, line 37, at end insert <(but see subsection (5))>
After section 23
Daniel Johnson 151 After section 23, insert—
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Section 24
Ruth Maguire 152 In section 24, page 17, line 10, at end insert <, ( ) the information to be recorded in relation to the taking and keeping of the child in a place of safety, including requiring records to be kept as to— (i) the nature of the incident in connection with which the child was taken to and kept in the place of safety, (ii) the nature and location of each place of safety to which the child was taken or transferred, (iii) the length of time the child was kept at each such location, (iv) whether the child was at any time kept in a police station and, if so, the reasons why it was not reasonably practicable to keep the child in a place of safety other than a police station for the time the child was so kept, (v) whether the child was at any time kept in a cell within a police station and, if so, the length of time the child was so kept and the reasons why it was not reasonably practicable to keep the child elsewhere within the police station for that time.>
After section 24
Daniel Johnson 109A As an amendment to amendment 109, line 8, at end insert— <(za) what constitutes significant harm,>
Daniel Johnson 109B As an amendment to amendment 109, line 8, at end insert— <(zaa)the circumstances under which a constable may exercise the constable’s power to take a child to a place of safety,>
Ruth Maguire 153 After section 24, insert— Tuesday 30 April 2019 29 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Amendments | Atharrachaidhean (3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations substitute for the number of years for the time being specified in subsection (2)(b) another number of years.> Section 63A John Finnie 154 In substitution for amendment 144— Leave out section 63A and insert— After section 63A Maree Todd 155 After section 63A, insert— Tuesday 30 April 2019 30 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Amendments | Atharrachaidhean (c) a local authority, (c) Children’s Hearings Scotland, (d) the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration, (e) the Scottish Legal Aid Board, (f) the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.> Section 66 Ruth Maguire 156 In section 66, page 44, line 15, at end insert— <( ) section (Section 23: reporting)(1)(a) and (3),> South of Scotland Enterprise Bill – Stage 2 Section 4 Fergus Ewing 1 In section 4, page 1, line 20, leave out Fergus Ewing 2 In section 4, page 1, line 21, at end insert— <( ) The amendments made by schedule 2 do not affect any power to make an order or regulations amending or revoking any enactment mentioned in schedule 2.> Schedule 2 Fergus Ewing 3 In schedule 2, page 10, line 4, at end insert— Tuesday 30 April 2019 31 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Amendments | Atharrachaidhean Fergus Ewing 4 In schedule 2, page 10, line 16, at end insert— Fergus Ewing 5 In schedule 2, page 10, leave out lines 18 to 21 and insert— <7 (1) The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 is amended as follows. (2) In section 13(2), after paragraph (f) insert “, (g) South of Scotland Enterprise where all or part of the area of the local authority is within the South of Scotland as defined by section 18 of the South of Scotland Enterprise Act 2019”. (3) In schedule 1, after the entry relating to the Scottish Sports Council insert— “South of Scotland Enterprise where all or part of the area of the local authority is within the South of Scotland as defined by section 18 of the South of Scotland Enterprise Act 2019”. (4) In schedule 3, after the entry relating to Scottish Water insert— “South of Scotland Enterprise”.> Fergus Ewing 6 In schedule 2, page 10, line 21, at end insert— Section 5 Fergus Ewing 7 In section 5, page 2, leave out line 6 and insert— <(2) Achieving those aims may involve taking action directed towards (amongst other things)—> Fergus Ewing 8 In section 5, page 2, line 7, after Fergus Ewing 9 In section 5, page 2, line 15, at end insert— <( ) maintaining, protecting and enhancing the natural heritage and environmental quality of the South of Scotland.> Tuesday 30 April 2019 32 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Amendments | Atharrachaidhean Fergus Ewing 10 In section 5, page 2, line 15, at end insert— <( ) promoting the sustainable and efficient use and re-use of resources.> Fergus Ewing 11 In section 5, page 2, line 15, at end insert— <( ) supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.> Section 15 Fergus Ewing 12 In section 15, page 5, line 7, at end insert— <( ) Before issuing a direction under this section the Scottish Ministers must consult South of Scotland Enterprise about it.> Fergus Ewing 13 In section 15, page 5, line 8, leave out subsection (3) and insert— <(3) Having issued a direction under this section, the Scottish Ministers must publish— (a) the direction, and (b) their reasons for issuing it.> Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3 After section 8 Liam Kerr 1 After section 8, insert— Tuesday 30 April 2019 33 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Amendments | Atharrachaidhean (c) the percentage of relevant witnesses who, having had their evidence taken by a commissioner, had by the time the report is prepared had their evidence used at a trial diet, (d) the reason that— (i) the evidence of any relevant witness had not been taken by a commissioner by the time the report is prepared, despite a court having made an order authorising its being taken in that way, (ii) the evidence of any relevant witness that was taken by a commissioner had not been used at a trial diet by the time the report is prepared. (3) In preparing the report, the Scottish Ministers must consult— (a) the Lord President, (b) the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, (c) the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, (d) the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland, (e) the Scottish Legal Aid Board, (f) the Law Society of Scotland, (g) the Faculty of Advocates, (h) persons or bodies who provide support to child witnesses (within the meaning of section 271(5) of the 1995 Act). (4) The Scottish Ministers must— (a) lay the report before the Scottish Parliament, and (b) make it publicly available, as soon as practicable after the end of the review period. (5) In this section— “the 1995 Act” means the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, “the review period” means the period of 3 years beginning with the day that section 1 comes into force for any purpose.> Tuesday 30 April 2019 34 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Progress of Legislation Bills A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at: https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics. As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is four sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Wednesday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is five days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for each Stage, when the deadline is 12 noon. A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2. Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders. Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill. Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 7 May 2019 Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee), 2 May 2019 Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Education and Skills)), 6 December 2017 Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Equalities and Human Rights)), 25 April 2019 Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed, 2 April 2019 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Tuesday 30 April 2019 35 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 3 April 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 2 May 2019 Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Health and Sport Committee), 7 May 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Tuesday 30 April with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Hutchesons’ Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill (P) Passed, 25 April 2019 Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Day 3) (Justice Committee), 30 April 2019 Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced, 25 March 2019 Lead Committee - Local Government and Communities Committee Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill (M) Introduced, 23 April 2019 Planning (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 14 November 2018 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Rural Economy and Connectivity)), 1 May 2019 Scottish National Investment Bank Bill (G) Introduced, 27 February 2019 Lead committee - Economy, Energy and Fair Work South of Scotland Enterprise Bill (G) Stage 2 (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee), 8 May 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 1 May with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Transport (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed, 4 April 2019 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill (G) Tuesday 30 April 2019 36 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Passed, 21 March 2018 Following a reference under section 33 of the Scotland Act 1998 by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland, the Supreme Court has ruled that some provisions of the Bill are outwith the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament. The Bill cannot be submitted for Royal Assent in its unamended form. Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 9 May 2019 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on 1 May with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Legislative Consent Memorandums A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/31313.aspx Agriculture Bill LCM-S5-19 Lodged on 29 October 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 12 November 2018 Fisheries Bill LCM-S5-22 Lodged on 7 December 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 25 January 2019 Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill LCM-S5-21 Lodged on 6 December 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 16 January 2019 Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM- S5-15 Lodged on 15 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 8 May 2018 Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-23 Lodged on 8 March 2019 Evidence (Social Security Committee), 21 March 2019 Offensive Weapons Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-17 Lodged on 3 September 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 21 November 2018 Parking (Code of Practice) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-13 Lodged on 5 March 2018 Tuesday 30 April 2019 37 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Motion agreed by the Parliament, 5 June 2018 Trade Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-12 Lodged on 20 December 2017 Report (Finance and Constitution Committee) published, 31 October 2018 Subordinate Legislation (date of laying) (lead committee) Affirmative instruments Lead committee to report by 9 May 2019 Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2019 [draft] (15 March 2019) (Economy, Energy and Fair Work) Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc. Amendment Order 2019 [draft] (19 March 2019) (Justice) Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of South of Scotland Enterprise as Specified Authority) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/draft) (29 March 2019) (Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee) Negative instruments Subject to annulment by 1 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/80) (7 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Subject to annulment by 2 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/84) (8 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Subject to annulment by 6 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Sea Fish Licensing (Foreign Vessels) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/87) (12 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/88) (12 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 7 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Tuesday 30 April 2019 38 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Agriculture Market Measures (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/89) (13 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 12 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/95) (18 March 2019) (Education and Skills) Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/96) (18 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 14 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/98) (20 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 16 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Loch Carron Marine Conservation Order 2019 (SSI 2019/101) (22 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Non-Domestic Rates (Relief for New and Improved Properties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/116) (22 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Subject to annulment by 22 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/118) (28 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 23 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/121) (29 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Subject to annulment by 26 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/128) (01 April 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 31 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 27 May 2019 Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/133) (08 April 2019) (Social Security Committee) Subject to annulment by 01 June 2019 Lead committee to report by 27 May 2019 Public Health and Tobacco (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 SSI 2019/142 Tuesday 30 April 2019 39 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais (23 April 2019) (Health and Sport Committee) Subject to annulment by 03 June 2019 Lead committee to report by 27 May 2019 St Mary’s Music School (Aided Places) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/144) (25 April 2019) (Education and Skills Committee) Subject to annulment by 03 June 2019 Lead committee to report by 27 May 2019 National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/145) (25 April 2019) (Health and Sport Committee) Subject to annulment by 04 June 2019 Lead committee to report by 03 May 2019 The International Joint Investigation Teams (International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/149) (26 April 2019) (Justice Committee) Tuesday 30 April 2019 40 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd 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