Tuesday 5 September 2017 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Today's Business Subject to the Parliament's agreement of S5M-07384, today's business will be as follows: Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings 2:00 pm Rabbi Mark L Solomon, Sukkat 10:00am Delegated Powers and Law Reform Shalom: Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Committee Community, and Leicester Progressive 10:00am Environment, Climate Change and Jewish Congregation; Senior Lecturer in Land Reform Committee Rabbinic Literature at Leo Baeck College, and Interfaith Consultant for Liberal Judaism; 10:00am Health and Sport Committee Associate Chair of the Beit Din (Rabbinic 10:00am Justice Committee Board) of Liberal Judaism, Co-Chair of the London Society of Jews and Christians and Westminster Scriptural Reasoning, and trustee of the London HIV Chaplaincy followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions followed by First Minister Statement: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M- 07188 Alexander Stewart: Boys' Brigade Juniors 100th Anniversary Tuesday 5 September 2017 1 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament Subject to the Parliament's agreement of S5M-07384, today's business will be as follows: 2:00 pm Rabbi Mark L Solomon, Sukkat Shalom: Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community, and Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation; Senior Lecturer in Rabbinic Literature at Leo Baeck College, and Interfaith Consultant for Liberal Judaism; Associate Chair of the Beit Din (Rabbinic Board) of Liberal Judaism, Co-Chair of the London Society of Jews and Christians and Westminster Scriptural Reasoning, and trustee of the London HIV Chaplaincy followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions S5M-07384 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business— Tuesday 5 September 2017 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister Statement: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 6 September 2017 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Finance and Constitution; Economy, Jobs and Fair Work followed by Continuation of Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017- 18 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 7 September 2017 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 Continuation of Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Business Motions Tuesday 5 September 2017 2 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 12 September 2017 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 13 September 2017 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; Rural Economy and Connectivity followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 14 September 2017 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister's Questions 12.45 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time S5M-07378 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that, in relation to First Minister’s Questions on 7 September, in rule 13.6.2, insert at end “and may provide an opportunity for Party Leaders to question the First Minister”. followed by Topical Questions 1. Daniel Johnson: To ask the Scottish Government how many teacher vacancies there are. (S5T-00637) 2. Edward Mountain: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the reported shortage of NHS radiologists. (S5T-00631) Tuesday 5 September 2017 3 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar followed by First Minister Statement: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2017-18 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Debate on the subject of— S5M-07188 Alexander Stewart: Boys' Brigade Juniors 100th Anniversary—That the Parliament welcomes the news that, in Autumn 2017, the Boys’ Brigade in Scotland is marking 100 years of working with the "Juniors" age group, which was established in September 1917 when the Brigade Council, the Brigade's governing body, established the Boy Reserves to cater for boys aged from nine to 12; notes that members of the Juniors have been marking the milestone throughout 2017, including taking part in the Juniors 100 Challenge where young people are being encouraged to complete 100 challenges including activities such as taking part in a world record attempt, learning basic first aid skills, raising £100 for a local charity and trying out a new sport; further notes that members have been getting active, being creative, learning new skills, exploring and being adventurous while helping others in their local communities; understands that the celebrations have also involved looking back at the Juniors' heritage, sharing stories of the past and looking forward to the next 100 years; believes that more than 5,000 eight to 11-year olds are taking part in a fun and active programme across more than 400 groups throughout Scotland; acknowledges that membership of The Boys' Brigade offers young people so much, the chance to excel in new skills or talents, to explore, discover new things and provide opportunities and, above all, to have fun; commends The Boys’ Brigade in its calling for a team- based approach to encouraging participation in sports and activities that are critical for children and young people’s health, tackling childhood obesity and helping bridge the educational attainment gap, and considers that, in most cases, expenditure is low, with an average of £120 spent on sports equipment annually as a result of the majority of members benefitting from church- based premises and shared use of equipment. R Tuesday 5 September 2017 4 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Committee Meetings All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 23rd Meeting, 2017 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Declaration of interests: Graham Simpson will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Choice of Convener: The Committee will choose a Convener. 3. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 7 in private. 4. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/225); National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/231). 5. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/234 (C.19)); General Teaching Council for Scotland (Legal Assessor) Rules 2017 (SSI 2017/239); Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) (Amendment) 2017 (SSI 2017/240); Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 and Summary Application Rules 1999 Amendment) (Miscellaneous) (SSI 2017/242); Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (No. 3) (Miscellaneous) 2017 (SSI 2017/251). 6. Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 7. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme. Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee 21st Meeting, 2017 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1)