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11 Jun 2026, 10:49 a.m. - House of Commons "the Scottish Conservative candidate, Douglas Lumsden. As public confidence in the SNP continues to " John Lamont MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript

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Tuesday 30th June 2026 11:30 a.m. Ministry of Justice Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Justice (including Topical Questions) Luke Evans: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Warinder Juss: What steps he is taking to increase the number of magistrates. Rupa Huq: What steps his Department is taking to tackle Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. Laura Kyrke-Smith: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Wera Hobhouse: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Gagan Mohindra: What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Douglas Lumsden: How many biological male prisoners are held in the general women's estate. Rosena Allin-Khan: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Samantha Niblett: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Caroline Johnson: What estimate he has made of the number of prisoners released in error since July 2024. Amanda Martin: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Ashley Dalton: What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services. Rachel Taylor: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Lauren Sullivan: What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services. Lola McEvoy: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Max Wilkinson: What steps he is taking to reform the family justice system. Antonia Bance: What steps his Department is taking to help tackle youth reoffending. Edward Leigh: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Julie Minns: What steps he is taking to help tackle the smuggling of contraband by drones into prisons. Bradley Thomas: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Fabian Hamilton: What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations in the Law Commission report entitled Modernising Wills Law, published on 16 May 2025. Mike Wood: What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people receiving immediate custodial sentences for knife crime offences. Tessa Munt: What steps he is taking to make all court transcripts free for victims. Jack Rankin: What estimate he has made of the number of prisoners released in error since July 2024. Rebecca Smith: How many biological male prisoners are held in the general women's estate. Leigh Ingham: What steps his Department plans to take to ensure the provision of adequate levels of funding for victim support services. Zöe Franklin: What assessment he has made of the adequacy of prisoner transfer arrangements for serious sexual offenders. Jo White: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on road safety outside HM Prison Ranby. Sally Jameson: What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle knife crime. Melanie Onn: What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services. Bob Blackman: What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people receiving immediate custodial sentences for knife crime offences. Chris Coghlan: What steps he is taking to help support women who have suffered domestic violence through the criminal justice system. Stuart Anderson: What steps his Department is taking to reduce the court backlogs. Olly Glover: What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority processes and decides applications for compensation in a timely manner. Jacob Collier: What progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the knife crime strategy. View calendar - Add to calendar

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Tuesday 30th June 2026 11:30 a.m.
Ministry of Justice

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Justice (including Topical Questions)
Luke Evans: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Warinder Juss: What steps he is taking to increase the number of magistrates.
Rupa Huq: What steps his Department is taking to tackle Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.
Laura Kyrke-Smith: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Wera Hobhouse: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Gagan Mohindra: What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system.
Douglas Lumsden: How many biological male prisoners are held in the general women's estate.
Rosena Allin-Khan: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Samantha Niblett: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Caroline Johnson: What estimate he has made of the number of prisoners released in error since July 2024.
Amanda Martin: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Ashley Dalton: What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services.
Rachel Taylor: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Lauren Sullivan: What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services.
Lola McEvoy: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Max Wilkinson: What steps he is taking to reform the family justice system.
Antonia Bance: What steps his Department is taking to help tackle youth reoffending.
Edward Leigh: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Julie Minns: What steps he is taking to help tackle the smuggling of contraband by drones into prisons.
Bradley Thomas: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Fabian Hamilton: What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations in the Law Commission report entitled Modernising Wills Law, published on 16 May 2025.
Mike Wood: What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people receiving immediate custodial sentences for knife crime offences.
Tessa Munt: What steps he is taking to make all court transcripts free for victims.
Jack Rankin: What estimate he has made of the number of prisoners released in error since July 2024.
Rebecca Smith: How many biological male prisoners are held in the general women's estate.
Leigh Ingham: What steps his Department plans to take to ensure the provision of adequate levels of funding for victim support services.
Zöe Franklin: What assessment he has made of the adequacy of prisoner transfer arrangements for serious sexual offenders.
Jo White: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on road safety outside HM Prison Ranby.
Sally Jameson: What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle knife crime.
Melanie Onn: What steps his Department is taking to support women and children who have experienced abuse to access support services.
Bob Blackman: What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people receiving immediate custodial sentences for knife crime offences.
Chris Coghlan: What steps he is taking to help support women who have suffered domestic violence through the criminal justice system.
Stuart Anderson: What steps his Department is taking to reduce the court backlogs.
Olly Glover: What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority processes and decides applications for compensation in a timely manner.
Jacob Collier: What progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the knife crime strategy.
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Parliamentary Debates
Business of the House 67 speeches (8,406 words) Thursday 11th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: John Lamont (Con - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contest is now clearly a straight fight between the SNP and the Scottish Conservative candidate Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech

Douglas Lumsden mentioned in Scottish results

Scottish Cross Party Group Publications
Minute for the Meeting of 22 September 2025 (PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Civil Nuclear Industry Published: 22nd Sep 2025 Found: Present MSPs Oliver Mundell MSP Co-Convenor CPG Emma Harper MSP Vice-Convenor CPG Douglas Lumsden
Minute of the Meeting on 11 September 2025 (PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India Published: 11th Sep 2025 Found: MSP Murdo Fraser MSP Kenneth Gibson MSP Sandesh Gulhane MSP Craig Hoy MSP Liam Kerr MSP Douglas Lumsden

Scottish Government Publications
Wednesday 18th February 2026 Energy and Climate Change Directorate Source Page: Correspondence regarding the closure of Mossmorran: EIR release Document: EIR 202500496262 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: There is also a written PQ submitted by Douglas Lumsden, due with Parliament on 4th December.
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate Source Page: Correspondence regarding stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI request Document: FOI 202500491343 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: Douglas Lumsden will speak to amendments 240, 249, 251, 253, 254 and 255.
Monday 26th January 2026 Education Reform Directorate Source Page: Correspondence regarding the Financial Resolution for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release Document: FOI 202500489492 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Energy and Climate Change Directorate Source Page: Scottish Government briefings regarding nuclear power jobs: EIR release Document: EIR 202500486696 - Information released - Annex (PDF) Found: supporting our commitment to address the climate emergency. 2 Background note: Douglas Lumsden
Monday 8th December 2025 Source Page: Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release Document: EIR 202500479110 - Information released - Annex B (PDF) Found: 16 Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Liam Kerr MSP - Confirmed attendance as of midday 23/02 Douglas Lumsden
Thursday 23rd October 2025 Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care engagements: FOI release Document: FOI 202500476128 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: The International Situation Parliament 22/04/2025 Parliamentary Members Business: S6M-17011 - Douglas Lumsden
Wednesday 24th September 2025 Health Workforce Directorate Source Page: Correspondence regarding Women's Rights Network report about sexual assaults in hospitals: FOI release Document: FOI 202500470078 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: Briggs, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Craig Hoy, Douglas Lumsden
Tuesday 16th September 2025 Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Correspondence regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP: FOI release Document: Correspondence regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP: FOI release (webpage) Found: Correspondence regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP: FOI release
Tuesday 16th September 2025 Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Correspondence regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP: FOI release Document: FOI 202500463135 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: Correspondence regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP: FOI release
Tuesday 16th September 2025 Energy and Climate Change Directorate Source Page: Briefing materials regarding Zonal Pricing of Electricity: FOI release Document: FOI 202500463409 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: REDACTED Aviva REDACTED REDACTED Enterprise Mobility REDACTED REDACTED The Emerald Agency Douglas Lumsden
Thursday 4th September 2025 Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Activities and communications of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government: FOI Review Document: FOI 202500459058 - Information Released - Annex B (PDF) Found: North East Conservative MSP Douglas Lumsden criticised the situation, stating, Neither the health board
Wednesday 20th August 2025 Population Health Directorate Source Page: Alcohol industry investment and public health messaging: FOI release Document: FOI 202500474795 - Information released - Annex B (PDF) Found: Tourism Rachael Hamilton MSP , Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Islands Douglas Lumsden
Thursday 7th August 2025 Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate Source Page: Ministerial correspondence containing the word abattoir: EIR release Document: EIR 202500471354 - Information released - Annex (PDF) Found: Economy Subject: OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE - COMMERCIAL - Scotbeef - Letter to Douglas Lumsden
Monday 21st July 2025 Public Service Reform Directorate Source Page: Minister for Public Finance's efficiency drive documentation: FOI release Document: FOI 202500461804 - Information released - Documents (PDF) Found: Senior Media Manager Tel: [redacted- Section 38] RE: Due 05/02: PQ Reference: S6W-33762 - Douglas Lumsden
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Marine Directorate Source Page: Correspondence related to external requests received concerning a previous response: EIR release Document: EIR 202500460380 - Information released - Annex (PDF) Found: Ta K - FM Letter to Douglas Lumsden MSP From: <
Tuesday 17th June 2025 Economic Development Directorate Source Page: Background Notes for Deputy First Minister Portfolio Questions: FOI Review Document: FOI 202500459692 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: S6W-32565 On 19 December 2024, Douglas Lumsden MSP asked: To ask the Scottish Government how

Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025 Tuesday 16th December 2025 None View source webpage Found: Craig Hoy South Scotland (R) Liam Kerr North East Scotland (R) Stephen Kerr Central Scotland (R) Douglas Lumsden

Scottish Parliamentary Debates
First Minister’s Question Time 34 speeches (28,253 words) Thursday 18th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Findlay, Russell (Con - West Scotland) the question but talked about the EPL, which his party was the first to call for.My colleague Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) The levy is the responsibility of the Conservatives.If Douglas Lumsden was at his work on any occasion - Link to Speech
First Minister’s Question Time 46 speeches (31,291 words) Thursday 11th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) About the only moment of significance that I have heard about Douglas Lumsden is the fact that he lodged - Link to Speech
Oaths and Affirmations 134 speeches (33,454 words) Thursday 14th May 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lumsden, Douglas (Con - North East Scotland) I, Douglas Lumsden, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles - Link to Speech
Oaths and Affirmations 134 speeches (33,456 words) Thursday 14th May 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lumsden, Douglas (Con - North East Scotland) I, Douglas Lumsden, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles - Link to Speech
Oaths and Affirmations 134 speeches (33,456 words) Thursday 14th May 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lumsden, Douglas (Con - North East Scotland) I, Douglas Lumsden, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles - Link to Speech
Mobile Phone Use in Schools (Ban) 25 speeches (50,076 words) Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) Douglas Lumsden just put his phone down, which is a very good thing. - Link to Speech
Climate Change Plan 35 speeches (33,955 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) range of sectors and in all parts of the country, from jobs in our renewables industry—which Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time 40 speeches (18,055 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) scheme will be considered by the Parliament later today when I move a motion, which I hope that Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
General Question Time 33 speeches (19,425 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Minto, Jenni (SNP - Argyll and Bute) babies get the best support and healthcare that can be achieved.With regard to the points that Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill 56 speeches (183,278 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) particularly thank those who are making their final contributions in the chamber, whether, as Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill 56 speeches (183,254 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) particularly thank those who are making their final contributions in the chamber, whether, as Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill 56 speeches (183,278 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) particularly thank those who are making their final contributions in the chamber, whether, as Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill 56 speeches (183,278 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) particularly thank those who are making their final contributions in the chamber, whether, as Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
MV Glen Sannox (Hull 801) and MV Glen Rosa (Hull 802) 213 speeches (74,578 words) Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) As an observation, it is a pity that it was not spent on the yard.I see that Douglas Lumsden has a question - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 126 speeches (149,023 words) Thursday 5th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) What action that is not in the climate change plan would Douglas Lumsden, who holds the shadow portfolio - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) That reduces the availability of skilled workers.Does Douglas Lumsden think that it is quite remarkable - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I am grateful to Douglas Lumsden for giving way. - Link to Speech 4: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I will come to Keith Brown in a moment.Actually, Douglas Lumsden was only quoting the words of John Swinney - Link to Speech
Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 44 speeches (66,258 words) Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) What does not help is that we live in a political environment where we have the likes of Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Subordinate Legislation 258 speeches (109,798 words) Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Bob Doris and Douglas Lumsden have follow-up questions. - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) you to make the decision, I am trying to understand the draft code of conduct.I hand back to Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Doris, Bob (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) You were asked to make some quite specific judgment calls by Douglas Lumsden with regard to instances - Link to Speech 4: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) the Government has missed the opportunity to take more robust action to address the issues that Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 5: Fairlie, Jim (SNP - Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) However, Douglas Lumsden has made the point that we would then be looking at retrospective decision making - Link to Speech
NatureScot (Annual Report and Accounts and Future Priorities) 204 speeches (83,879 words) Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I will let Mark Ruskell and Douglas Lumsden ask a couple of brief questions, and then I will ask some - Link to Speech
Renewable Energy Infrastructure 47 speeches (45,433 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Whittle, Brian (Con - South Scotland) , at any time, as a main debate in the chamber.Last week, members may have heard my colleague Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 186 speeches (106,091 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) If anyone can help me to get back on target, that would be useful.We move to questions from Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
First Minister’s Question Time 73 speeches (40,582 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) That is Douglas Lumsden and they should all be ashamed of themselves. [Interruption]. - Link to Speech
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 53 speeches (72,431 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) As Douglas Lumsden said—I think that he is flirting with the idea of supporting the bill—it matters to - Link to Speech
First Minister’s Question Time 73 speeches (40,582 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) That is Douglas Lumsden and they should all be ashamed of themselves. [Interruption]. - Link to Speech
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 53 speeches (72,432 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) As Douglas Lumsden said—I think that he is flirting with the idea of supporting the bill—it matters to - Link to Speech
Budget Scrutiny 2026-27 125 speeches (59,090 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I will move to questions from Douglas Lumsden. - Link to Speech 2: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) For brevity, I point out that Douglas Lumsden has asked that question several times when I have attended - Link to Speech
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 339 speeches (391,060 words) Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Eagle, Tim (Con - Highlands and Islands) This is a rare treat for me, Presiding Officer, because, in the absence of Douglas Lumsden, I get to - Link to Speech 2: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) being made under sections 36 and 37 of the 1989 act, which is UK legislation.Amendment 188, by Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Amendments 189 and 195, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, should not be agreed to, as they are also incompatible - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 187, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is the only amendment in the group. - Link to Speech
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 520 speeches (728,752 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Against 87, Abstentions 0.Amendment 47 disagreed to.Amendment 24 not moved.Amendment 64 moved—[Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 171 speeches (111,948 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) We will move on to the next set of questions, which will be asked by Douglas Lumsden. - Link to Speech 2: None Douglas Lumsden asked what we should be doing in this country. We now have a cables factory here. - Link to Speech
Subordinate Legislation 110 speeches (48,076 words) Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) As I am conscious of the time, I will move to Douglas Lumsden, unless there is a specific question that - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 95 speeches (75,132 words) Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden has some questions on oil and gas. - Link to Speech
Budget 2026-27 115 speeches (86,328 words) Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robison, Shona (SNP - Dundee City East) have done is to demand that the UK Labour Government get rid of the energy profits levy—which Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
First Minister’s Question Time 71 speeches (41,139 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) For all the reasons that I have put on the record today to Douglas Lumsden, which I reiterate to my colleague - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 272 speeches (181,420 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I think that Douglas Lumsden has some questions. - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) will bring the session to an end, so I can give you two minutes, and I will give Bob Doris and Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I apologise to you and to Kim Pratt, but I must be fair to Bob Doris and Douglas Lumsden. - Link to Speech
Portfolio Question Time 57 speeches (26,861 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McAllan, Màiri (SNP - Clydesdale) regulation or, indeed, regulation that will ensure that we have warmer, energy-efficient homes Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: McAllan, Màiri (SNP - Clydesdale) Douglas Lumsden shouted “nonsense” as Emma Harper asked her question, but the people who do business - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 237 speeches (178,877 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I will hand straight back to Douglas Lumsden, because we all jumped in on his question. - Link to Speech
Portfolio Question Time 62 speeches (31,614 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) those developments and their impact on Scotland—a point that I have made many times before to Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Road Network (Connectivity and Economic Growth) 60 speeches (72,751 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I invite Douglas Lumsden to wind up the debate. - Link to Speech
Business Motions 29 speeches (18,230 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) That is how the bureau and this Parliament work.I say gently to Douglas Lumsden that talking of MSPs - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The question is that, amendment S6M-20068.1, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, which seeks to amend motion - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) We come to the vote on amendment S6M-20068.1, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, which seeks to amend motion - Link to Speech
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 463 speeches (329,494 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) happen or whether the NZET Committee will agree to the bill.On amendment 307, in the name of Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Abstentions 0.Amendment 303 disagreed to.Amendments 304 and 305 not moved.Amendment 306 moved—[Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) In the words of Douglas Lumsden, it has been a monster mega stage 2—[Laughter.] - Link to Speech
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 154 speeches (103,763 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) years,” and it is about getting that into the mindsets of decision makers as well.Last week, Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) That is very far away from what Douglas Lumsden described. - Link to Speech
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 93 speeches (41,085 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden is next, and then I will go to Bob Doris. - Link to Speech 2: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) important that we have consent.I do not know whether I can answer the question about HPMAs, but, as Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) important that we have consent.I do not know whether I can answer the question about HPMAs, but, as Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 442 speeches (288,817 words) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) That was the case with previous amendments from Douglas Lumsden, where I was able to set out the same - Link to Speech
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 188 speeches (80,172 words) Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden, I will hand back to you, and I will ask Michael Matheson to convene the meeting while - Link to Speech
Decision Time 37 speeches (54,285 words) Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) 19894.3, in the name of Gillian Martin, which seeks to amend motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) S6M-19894.4, in the name of Sarah Boyack, which seeks to amend motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on backing oil and gas, - Link to Speech
Oil and Gas 79 speeches (65,263 words) Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on backing - Link to Speech 2: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) Here is something that I agree with Douglas Lumsden on—shock, horror! - Link to Speech 3: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden, in his excellent opening speech, and Willie Rennie both mentioned Mossmorran. - Link to Speech 4: McMillan, Stuart (SNP - Greenock and Inverclyde) Douglas Lumsden stated earlier that Scotland needs a transition based on reality, and I very much agree.The - Link to Speech
Economy 93 speeches (74,403 words) Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Fergus (Ind - Inverness and Nairn) As was argued earlier by Douglas Lumsden and Liam Kerr, the industry supplies just about everything that - Link to Speech
Continued Petitions 188 speeches (123,018 words) Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) We are also joined by our colleague Douglas Lumsden, who will speak to PE2017 on perinatal mental health - Link to Speech 2: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) Douglas Lumsden, is there anything you wish to say to the committee at this stage of our consideration - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 161 speeches (124,259 words) Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: None there is a potential gap.In part, that goes back to the question that I asked in responding to Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 313 speeches (228,333 words) Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Amendment 172, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is grouped with amendments 185, 193, 194, 197 to 200, - Link to Speech 2: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Throughout them all, Douglas Lumsden is trying to shoehorn in a set of issues that are wholly outside - Link to Speech 3: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Therefore, we have to work with the UK Government to do a lot of the things that Douglas Lumsden wants - Link to Speech
Rural Communities (Challenges) 17 speeches (19,868 words) Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Everything is on.That would have dealt with the very serious issue that Douglas Lumsden raised. - Link to Speech
Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change 81 speeches (65,559 words) Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden has some questions next. - Link to Speech
Fishing Industry 87 speeches (112,796 words) Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) There is no doubt that the SNP puts “turbines over trawlers”, in the words of Douglas Lumsden. - Link to Speech
Portfolio Question Time 110 speeches (54,915 words) Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) I am sure that Douglas Lumsden will appreciate that I, as somebody who represented a north of Scotland - Link to Speech
Decision Time 28 speeches (32,816 words) Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) if the amendment in the name of Richard Lochhead is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Therefore, the amendments in the name of Douglas Lumsden and Sarah Boyack have fallen.The next question - Link to Speech
Rosebank Oil and Gas Field 90 speeches (64,288 words) Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) If Douglas Lumsden looks at the Scottish Government’s amendment, he will see our position, which I hope - Link to Speech 2: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) I notice that Douglas Lumsden presents that as jet setting. - Link to Speech
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 272 speeches (129,041 words) Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden has a supplementary question. - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden has a few questions. - Link to Speech
Draft Climate Change Plan 41 speeches (36,819 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Well, that is the tone that Douglas Lumsden normally adopts when he talks about climate change. - Link to Speech 2: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) If Douglas Lumsden had taken the time to even glance at the climate change plan, the text of which I - Link to Speech
General Question Time 44 speeches (20,004 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) makes on new licences, and that domestic energy security must also be a consideration.I would ask Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 38 speeches (47,535 words) Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) marshalled list of amendments.Section 23—Rent review: 1991 Act tenanciesAmendments 350 to 355 moved—[Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) 106 disagreed to.Section 24—Rent review: limited duration tenanciesAmendments 356 to 362 moved—[Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Global Climate Justice and Fair Climate Finance 8 speeches (31,184 words) Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) That is not virtue signalling or whatever it was that Douglas Lumsden called it, and it is not just a - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 590 speeches (765,984 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Douglas Lumsden to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 305. - Link to Speech 2: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) I will not press the amendment.Amendment 317 withdrawn.Amendment 318 moved—[Douglas Lumsden]. - Link to Speech 3: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) I will not press the amendment.Amendment 317 withdrawn.Amendment 318 moved—[Douglas Lumsden]. - Link to Speech
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 135 speeches (57,003 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden has a question about pricing. - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 18 speeches (27,401 words) Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) amendments as well as the rest of the amendments in the group from Tim Eagle, Edward Mountain and Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) administrative amendment that I do not believe is required.Amendments 292 and 306, in the name of Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Douglas Lumsden—no, I do not. Apologies—I was taken aback by Mr Mountain’s kind comment. - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 522 speeches (686,954 words) Tuesday 28th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) A number of the issues that Douglas Lumsden raises that are connected to energy infrastructure are also - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) division is: For 26, Against 87, Abstentions 0.Amendment 121 disagreed to.Amendment 240 moved—[Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to amendment 265 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) division is: For 24, Against 87, Abstentions 0.Amendment 24 disagreed to.Amendment 265 moved—[Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Topical Question Time 25 speeches (16,051 words) Tuesday 28th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I do not think that the First Minister is in need of any advice from me.I hope that Douglas Lumsden was - Link to Speech
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 189 speeches (90,787 words) Tuesday 28th October 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Then I will go to Douglas Lumsden, and then I will come back to you for your other questions. - Link to Speech 2: None There is a lot of debate, as I said to Douglas Lumsden, and there is a lot of absolutely justifiable - Link to Speech
Portfolio Question Time 53 speeches (28,035 words) Thursday 9th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) Douglas Lumsden might be interested in a report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education that was published - Link to Speech
Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (Scottish Carbon Budgets) Amendment Regulations 2025 55 speeches (55,837 words) Wednesday 8th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) them and the benefits that will come from doing so.I must tell the cabinet secretary that, when Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) budgets.It is a shame that members of other parties want to be associated with the rhetoric from Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Transport Policies and Performance 235 speeches (131,472 words) Tuesday 7th October 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) A number of members have supplementary questions, and I will go to Douglas Lumsden in a minute. - Link to Speech
Portfolio Question Time 49 speeches (23,065 words) Thursday 25th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Douglas Lumsden asked for policy decisions, and he need only go to the Government’s website to view a - Link to Speech
New Petitions 32 speeches (26,062 words) Wednesday 24th September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Ewing, Fergus (Ind - Inverness and Nairn) Mr Mountain and I know that from attending a packed public meeting with Douglas Lumsden—he attended it - Link to Speech 2: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) Our parliamentary colleague Douglas Lumsden joins us to speak to the petition. - Link to Speech
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 355 speeches (138,229 words) Tuesday 23rd September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) We come, at last, to Douglas Lumsden, who has kept very quiet through the whole session. - Link to Speech
Continued Petitions 40 speeches (41,925 words) Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) I commend Tim Eagle, Rachael Hamilton, Douglas Lumsden and Tess White, who all hoped to be able to address - Link to Speech
Asylum Seeker Accommodation 76 speeches (66,372 words) Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Stewart, Kaukab (SNP - Glasgow Kelvin) In the spirit of the fact that language matters, would Douglas Lumsden accept that there is no such thing - Link to Speech
Bus Services (No 2) Bill 9 speeches (18,229 words) Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) ensure that all areas of Scotland are included so that that transition can take place.I say to Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Bus Services (No 2) Bill 9 speeches (18,230 words) Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) ensure that all areas of Scotland are included so that that transition can take place.I say to Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Subordinate Legislation 301 speeches (165,258 words) Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) There is a short question from Douglas Lumsden followed by a short question from the deputy convener. - Link to Speech
Scotland’s Railway (20 Years) 89 speeches (121,044 words) Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Despite the unexpectedly miserable contributions of Sandesh Gulhane and Douglas Lumsden, I have something - Link to Speech 2: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) must work together to unlock private investment and commit to long-term upgrades.We heard that Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 3: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) what we can do in that territory, and more will come on that issue.Members raised other issues—Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech
Business Motions 12 speeches (9,600 words) Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Douglas Lumsden. - Link to Speech
Subordinate Legislation 19 speeches (16,710 words) Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Matheson, Michael (SNP - Falkirk West) I could follow Douglas Lumsden and produce a list of what I would describe as flimsy excuses for not - Link to Speech
Water Industry Commission for Scotland (2022-23 and 2023-24 Audits) 52 speeches (74,711 words) Thursday 4th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) I invite Douglas Lumsden to tell me what was missing in my speech. - Link to Speech 2: Eagle, Tim (Con - Highlands and Islands) I intend to keep my remarks brief, as Douglas Lumsden outlined perfectly the many failings that are identified - Link to Speech 3: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) All in all, Douglas Lumsden pointed to the situation being a far from isolated example of taxpayers’ - Link to Speech
Decision on Taking Business in Private 1 speech (711 words) Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) We have received apologies from Michael Matheson, and both Douglas Lumsden and Kevin Stewart are joining - Link to Speech
Subordinate Legislation 176 speeches (125,106 words) Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) you, Kevin, and thank you for not missing a beat when I came to you when I should have gone to Douglas Lumsden - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) No, because I am going to come back to Douglas Lumsden, because I cut him off without even introducing - Link to Speech 3: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I think that Douglas Lumsden wants to come in on that issue before I move on to Mark Ruskell. - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 206 speeches (100,534 words) Tuesday 24th June 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Douglas Lumsden to move amendment 545 and speak to other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 2: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) I do not think that they would deliver the outcome that Douglas Lumsden is looking for, but I am happy - Link to Speech 3: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) No other member wishes to speak, so I call Douglas Lumsden to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 171 speeches (94,179 words) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 379, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is the only amendment in the group. - Link to Speech 2: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) Could I ask Douglas Lumsden to clarify something when he winds up? - Link to Speech 3: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden, you have a chance to wind up, including any comments that you wish to make to Mr Ruskell - Link to Speech
Economic Performance (A Better Deal for Taxpayers) 100 speeches (67,735 words) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Douglas Lumsden needs to be a bit more articulate, perhaps, but I do not think that I missed anything.Kenny - Link to Speech
Portfolio Question Time 108 speeches (50,267 words) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I reiterate to Douglas Lumsden the point that I made in my first answer: that we have a record GP training - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 397 speeches (224,603 words) Tuesday 17th June 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I invite Douglas Lumsden to contribute next; I will then make some comments myself. - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to Rachael Hamilton’s amendment 435 and other amendments in the group - Link to Speech 3: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) It would not be right for ministers to set out guidance or take liability as Douglas Lumsden proposes - Link to Speech 4: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to amendment 525 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 5: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 371, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is grouped with amendments 372, 471 and 504. - Link to Speech
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2 525 speeches (222,040 words) Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) Douglas Lumsden—you were looking perplexed. - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to amendment 318 and any other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 3: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) On the other hand, Douglas Lumsden is taking the opposite approach and is, instead, requiring more detail - Link to Speech 4: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I apologise to those present.I call amendment 344, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, already debated with - Link to Speech

Scottish Calendar
Thursday 19th March 2026 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber 1. Mark Ruskell (S6O-05664) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of NHS Tayside having stopped accepting referrals for children without co-existing mental health disorders in March 2025, what further action it has taken to support children in accessing timely autism spectrum disorder assessments. 2. Liam Kerr (S6O-05665) To ask the Scottish Government how it expects NHS Grampian to address a projected deficit of £76 million for 2026-27, in light of it having already made £62 million of savings in 2025-26 and requiring a further £40 million of budget reductions in 2026-27. 3. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05666) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding the 2017 Best Start plan to downgrade the number of level 3 neonatal intensive care units from eight to three. 4. Dr Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-05667) To ask the Scottish Government how it would assess its handling of the NHS. Submitting member has a registered interest. 5. Jeremy Balfour (S6O-05668) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether the current levels of Pupil Support Assistant staffing in schools to support pupils with Additional Support for Learning are adequate, including steps required where shortages exist. 6. Douglas Ross (S6O-05669) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Lord Advocate briefed the First Minister that suspects arrested on alleged embezzlement charges as part of Operation Branchform were not being charged, before the individuals themselves had been notified. 7. Craig Hoy (S6O-05670) To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with Police Scotland and law enforcement agencies regarding actions to disrupt illegal drug activities, including cannabis farming. 8. Fergus Ewing (S6O-05671) To ask the Scottish Government whether the planned restoration of all vaccination services for children at GP practices in NHS Highland will go ahead from April. View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 19th March 2026 2 p.m. Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions - Main Chamber 1. Kevin Stewart (S6O-05645) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing available to the Non-Government Bills Unit. 2. Douglas Ross (S6O-05683) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamentary business during the current session has impacted on parliamentary resources, particularly in light of the large volume of stage 3 proceedings in the final weeks. 3. Tim Eagle (S6O-05646) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what the estimated annual staff resource cost is to the SPCB of administering the random selection and processing system for oral questions that result in a "not lodged" status. 4. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05647) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether the Edinburgh accommodation allowance for MSPs will be reviewed, in light of the City of Edinburgh Council announcing that, from 1 April 2026, the premium applied to council tax on second homes will increase from 100% to 300%. 5. Richard Leonard (S6O-05643) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will reinstate the bust of Michael "Mick" McGahey previously displayed in the Garden Lobby. Submitting member has a registered interest. 6. Gillian Mackay (S6O-05680) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and SPS staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup. 7. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05682) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what its response is to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee announcement on pastoral support for MSPs that was made in the Chamber on 10 March. 8. John Mason (S6O-05644) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, regarding its role in staffing and resourcing the Lobbying Register, what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the register in its current form. View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 12th March 2026 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber 1. Fergus Ewing (S6O-05627) [Not Lodged] 2. Bill Kidd (S6O-05628) To ask the Scottish Government what targeted support it is providing to households in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency regarding the ongoing cost of living crisis, to ensure that they are aware of, and able to access, the financial support, benefits and energy assistance schemes available to them. 3. John Mason (S6O-05629) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current Fiscal Framework is biased against Scotland. 4. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05630) To ask the Scottish Government when it was first informed of water and mould ingress at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 5. Karen Adam (S6O-05631) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the reliability and accountability of bus services in rural and coastal constituencies. 6. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05632) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether it is appropriate for the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy to use terms such as "far right" in the context of objections to energy projects. 7. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05633) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision-making and local accountability in the NHS. 8. Carol Mochan (S6O-05634) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the financial sustainability of NHS Ayrshire and Arran. View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 5th February 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport - Main Chamber Portfolio: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport George Adam (S6O-05475) To ask the Scottish Government what interaction it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05476) To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy will engage with community groups affected by new energy projects now that she is no longer responsible for energy consent decisions. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05477) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with communities, developers and other stakeholders regarding wide loads and any increased traffic movements on the A86, A889, A82 and A87 linked to the Skye Reinforcement Project and the Glen Mor workers’ camp at Fort Augustus. David Torrance (S6O-05478) To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to deliver sustainable transport improvements across Fife, including active travel and public transport upgrades, in support of net zero targets. Tim Eagle (S6O-05479) To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy will meet with campaign groups regarding the Moray FLOW-Park project proposal. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05480) To ask the Scottish Government how the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 aims to invest in and deliver for Scotland’s transport sector. Murdo Fraser (S6O-05481) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress has been made in dealing with the issue of short-formed trains on services between Fife and Edinburgh. Paul Sweeney (S6O-05482) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 8th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05347) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to manage and reduce damage and repair costs in schools. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05348) To ask the Scottish Government how it will support young people to engage with the consultation on updating the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967. Katy Clark (S6O-05349) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve pay in the college sector. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05350) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve pupil attendance in schools. Dr Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-05351) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to protect young people from grooming gangs and sexual exploitation. Fergus Ewing (S6O-05352) To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to devise, and deliver to every school pupil, a programme that provides the opportunity to learn how to touch type. Stuart McMillan (S6O-05353) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Skills Development Scotland to discuss the development of new Modern Apprenticeships. Alexander Stewart (S6O-05354) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities to maintain and increase teacher numbers. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 18th December 2025 12:45 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing - Main Chamber Portfolio: Social Justice and Housing Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05315) To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes it anticipates will be built in North Ayrshire between 2025 and 2032 as part of its Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Paul Sweeney (S6O-05316) To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to the thousands of children who will be living in temporary and unsuitable accommodation over the Christmas period. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05317) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address misinformation in relation to refugees and asylum seekers and to promote community cohesion. Christine Grahame (S6O-05318) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the housing secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding arrangements for accessing pension funds as a source of investment to build affordable and social housing. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05319) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprise housebuilders. Submitting member has a registered interest. Rona Mackay (S6O-05320) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities, such as East Dunbartonshire Council, to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and prevent homelessness. Ash Regan (S6O-05321) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its Equally Safe Delivery Plan, what discussions the Minister for Equalities has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the provision of sustained social and economic investment in prevention, housing, safety and long-term recovery for women and children currently in, or who are survivors of, the commercial sexual exploitation of prostitution. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05322) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that increased regulations have had on the construction costs of housebuilding. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 10th December 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government - Main Chamber Portfolio: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic Liz Smith (S6O-05259) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its recent decision to allow a flat-rate approach to the visitor levy, what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding whether to also introduce lower non-domestic rates for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses. Bob Doris (S6O-05260) To ask the Scottish Government how it supports Scotland's Living Wage Places to encourage the uptake of the real Living Wage amongst employers. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05261) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues on how its internal modelling of oil and gas jobs in the north east compares with the latest industry estimates. Tess White (S6O-05262) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the impact of its export growth strategy, A Trading Nation, including what metrics it has used to assess this. Michael Matheson (S6O-05263) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support manufacturing, including in the renewable energy sector. Rhoda Grant (S6O-05264) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of parents now being able to request Gaelic school provision in their areas, what financial and resource support it is providing to local authorities to ensure that such requests can be considered and implemented. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05265) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy, whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the Office for Budget Responsibility’s recent economic forecasts. Willie Rennie (S6O-05266) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support for the workforce and local economy of Mossmorran, in light of ExxonMobil's announcement that the Fife Ethylene Plant will be closed. Portfolio: Finance and Local Government Keith Brown (S6O-05267) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution that community-led initiatives can make to supporting local government services and outcomes, and reducing demand through early intervention and prevention. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05268) To ask the Scottish Government how the planning process monitors the delivery of any job creation figures included within planning applications, including applications for salmon farms, once they are built and operational. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05269) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Aberdeen City Council to maintain its local government services, including in response to any increasing social need in the city. Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05270) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the Energy Profits Levy and its implications for north east Scotland. Carol Mochan (S6O-05271) To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take in its Budget to support high street retailers in the South Scotland region that are at risk of closing. Richard Leonard (S6O-05272) To ask the Scottish Government what communication the finance secretary has had with the UK Government and the Financial Conduct Authority regarding what support is available for policyholders impacted by the withdrawal of the Family Protection Plan by CMutual and Maiden Life Försäkrings. Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05273) To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its forthcoming Budget to local authorities to provide financial support to those affected by RAAC, including businesses. Tim Eagle (S6O-05274) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to amend tax thresholds in the next Scottish Budget. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 26th November 2025 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Backing Oil and Gas - Main Chamber Douglas Lumsden (S6M-19894) That the Parliament regrets the Scottish Government's ideological drive to end North Sea oil and gas exploration and production; notes the negative impact on oil and gas jobs, energy security, the economy and the environment of the Scottish Government's failure to pursue an informed, data-led, evidence-based North Sea policy; demands the immediate and unequivocal reversal of the Scottish Government's presumption against new oil and gas exploration and production, and calls on the UK Government to immediately abolish the Energy Profits Levy. Further details available for S6M-19894 Gillian Martin (S6M-19894.3) As an amendment to motion S6M-19894 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Backing Oil and Gas), leave out from first “the Scottish” to end and insert “that the Conservative Party, while in the UK Government, extended the Energy Profits Levy and failed to replace it with a sustainable fiscal regime that supports a just transition, and recognises that communities in Scotland are now paying the price of the UK Conservative administration’s levy on Scottish industry.” Further details available for S6M-19894.3 Sarah Boyack (S6M-19894.4) As an amendment to motion S6M-19894 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Backing Oil and Gas), leave out from first "the Scottish" to end and insert "that the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Conservative and Unionist Party stood by for years and let Scotland’s oil and gas industry decline with no plan for the future; welcomes the UK Labour administration's plans to ensure that oil and gas continue to be key parts of the country's energy mix for decades to come, while working to unlock Scotland’s huge renewable potential; condemns the two decades of SNP failure to turn this enormous potential into jobs, wealth and social good for communities across Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to urgently publish its Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, and to invest now in skills development and the green jobs of the future." Further details available for S6M-19894.4 Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 26th November 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care - Main Chamber Portfolio: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Karen Adam (S6O-05190) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the Scottish Economic Link licence is working. Claire Baker (S6O-05191) To ask the Scottish Government what recent work it has undertaken with the agricultural sector to reduce the number of fatalities within the industry. John Mason (S6O-05192) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of NatureScot's species licensing review, including timelines for producing and implementing recommendations for improvements alongside charging for licensing services. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05193) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any economic benefits of the growth of aquaculture in Scotland. Kevin Stewart (S6O-05194) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how Brexit has impacted Scotland's food and drink producers. Keith Brown (S6O-05195) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what response it has had to its letter to the UK Government regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund. Dr Pam Gosal MBE (S6O-05196) To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with the UK Government regarding support for Scottish farmers ahead of the upcoming UK budget. Pauline McNeill (S6O-05197) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of alleged animal welfare abuse at a Bakkafrost Scotland salmon farm. Portfolio: Health and Social Care Katy Clark (S6O-05198) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report by the Auditor General into the financial sustainability of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, which found that the board is facing a deficit of £33.1 million in the current year. Roz McCall (S6O-05199) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address tooth decay in children. Davy Russell (S6O-05200) To ask the Scottish Government what specific action it has taken to address waiting lists for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Douglas Ross (S6O-05201) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the chief executive of NHS Grampian to discuss healthcare in Moray. Foysol Choudhury (S6O-05202) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its decision to narrow the eligibility criteria for the autumn COVID-19 booster, what assessment it has made of the cost to the NHS and the impact on hospitalisation rates. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05203) To ask the Scottish Government whether patient complaints and feedback about the care they have received from NHS boards are used to inform inspections undertaken by Health Improvement Scotland. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05204) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on reducing audiology waiting lists at NHS Grampian. Humza Yousaf (S6O-05205) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the health secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the use of sport to support its goal to reduce child poverty. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 12th November 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business; Justice and Home Affairs - Main Chamber Portfolio: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Liam Kerr (S6O-05123) To ask the Scottish Government how much money has been distributed by Creative Scotland in the previous 12 months. Claire Baker (S6O-05124) To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to prevent the permanent loss of church buildings with significant cultural or heritage value, in light of the decision by the Church of Scotland to reduce its estate. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05125) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with STV regarding the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and regional news programming. Bill Kidd (S6O-05126) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the creative industries in Glasgow. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05127) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it can take to support diversity in the creative industries. Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05128) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to STV’s proposed changes to its news provision, including the potential impact on local and regional journalism in north east Scotland. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05129) To ask the Scottish Government whether the culture secretary has met with STV following recent reports of its plan to close its North of Scotland news programme. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05130) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential economic implications of its paper A Fresh Start with Independence. Portfolio: Justice and Home Affairs Maurice Golden (S6O-05131) To ask the Scottish Government how it is reviewing the effectiveness of firework control zones. Humza Yousaf (S6O-05132) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to safeguard the right to peaceful protest. Finlay Carson (S6O-05133) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of any reductions in police officer numbers since 2020 on rural communities. Neil Bibby (S6O-05134) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed. Davy Russell (S6O-05135) To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve working conditions for employees of the Scottish Prison Service. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05136) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent convictions of a grooming gang for sexual exploitation in Dundee, what steps it is taking to prevent similar cases across Scotland, including through the establishment of a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Keith Brown (S6O-05137) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any progress made to address concerns raised by local residents about levels of noise from HMP Cornton Vale. Emma Roddick (S6O-05138) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting and improving the experience of victims of domestic abuse, particularly in situations where there are young children in the family. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 12th November 2025 Scottish Green Party Debate: Rosebank - Main Chamber Patrick Harvie (S6M-19637) That the Parliament opposes the development of the Rosebank oil and gas field. Further details available for S6M-19637 Richard Lochhead (S6M-19637.4) As an amendment to motion S6M-19637 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Rosebank), leave out from "opposes" to end and insert "affirms the importance of a just transition, which supports workers in the oil and gas industry, as the useful life of developments comes to an end, and believes that new developments must only proceed if they contribute to energy security, meet a rigorous climate compatibility assessment and are compatible with Scotland’s journey to net zero." Further details available for S6M-19637.4 Douglas Lumsden (S6M-19637.3) As an amendment to motion S6M-19637 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Rosebank), leave out "opposes" and insert "supports". Further details available for S6M-19637.3 Sarah Boyack (S6M-19637.5) As an amendment to motion S6M-19637 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Rosebank), leave out from “opposes” to end and insert “recognises that oil and gas will be part of Scotland and the UK’s energy mix for decades to come; acknowledges that the Rosebank oil and gas field has previously been licensed and is currently being considered under new environmental guidance; agrees that the long-term aim for Scotland and the UK should be to reduce dependence on volatile, international markets for fossil fuels; considers that this will require the realisation of Scotland’s huge potential in renewable energy, and regrets, therefore, the failure of the Scottish National Party (SNP) administration to bring forward its promised energy strategy, and believes that a properly managed energy transition, which manages existing North Sea oil and gas fields for the entirety of their lifespan and invests in low-carbon energy and energy efficiency across the country, is required to protect and maximise jobs, reduce the need for increased imports, and ensure that Scotland maintains its international reputation for excellence in energy skills.” Further details available for S6M-19637.5 Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 29th October 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions - Main Chamber Portfolio: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05058) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on regional economies and employment, what assessment it has made of the extent to which projected transmission-related job opportunities are dependent on the consenting outcome for proposed overhead line projects within the current network upgrade programme. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05059) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on businesses and the economy, what steps it is taking to ensure that business and regulatory impact assessments properly reflect the real-world impact of new policies on small and medium-sized enterprises. Davy Russell (S6O-05060) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any potential impact of the recently reported decline in the number of computer studies teachers on employment in the technology and digital sectors. Tess White (S6O-05061) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether British Sign Language receives parity of treatment with Gaelic within its Languages portfolio, in light of evidence given by stakeholders to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, as part of its inquiry into the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, that, although BSL plans are delivered locally by listed authorities, strong national coordination, oversight and dedicated funding are still essential if the aims of the Act are to be met. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05062) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact on the tourism sector of any new taxes or regulation. Katy Clark (S6O-05063) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to protect access to banking services in North Ayrshire. Karen Adam (S6O-05064) [Not Lodged] James Dornan (S6O-05065) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards delivering the Clyde Mission, including what its impact has been on the local economy and job creation. Portfolio: Finance and Local Government Liz Smith (S6O-05066) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the validity of HMRC's analysis of Scottish Income Tax statistics, including the July 2025 outturn publication. Emma Roddick (S6O-05067) [Not Lodged] Emma Harper (S6O-05068) [Not Lodged] Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05069) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made against its Public Service Reform Strategy. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05070) To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its forthcoming Budget to support older people to live independently in their local communities. Dr Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-05071) To ask the Scottish Government, as part of setting its forthcoming Budget, whether it will commit to allocating 10% of the total NHS budget to primary care, in light of reported concerns regarding a 6% real-terms reduction in spending on primary care since 2021-22 and under-investment being a key driver of GP practice closures, recruitment challenges and increased pressure on hospitals. Submitting member has a registered interest. Clare Haughey (S6O-05072) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with local authorities regarding their implementation of Scottish Government legislation. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05073) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Scottish Borders Council, and whether issues regarding the future of local facilities, including the potential closure of up to 30 sport and leisure facilities, were discussed. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 29th October 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government - Main Chamber Portfolio: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05058) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on regional economies and employment, what assessment it has made of the extent to which projected transmission-related job opportunities are dependent on the consenting outcome for proposed overhead line projects within the current network upgrade programme. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05059) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on businesses and the economy, what steps it is taking to ensure that business and regulatory impact assessments properly reflect the real-world impact of new policies on small and medium-sized enterprises. Davy Russell (S6O-05060) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any potential impact of the recently reported decline in the number of computer studies teachers on employment in the technology and digital sectors. Tess White (S6O-05061) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether British Sign Language receives parity of treatment with Gaelic within its Languages portfolio, in light of evidence given by stakeholders to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, as part of its inquiry into the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, that, although BSL plans are delivered locally by listed authorities, strong national coordination, oversight and dedicated funding are still essential if the aims of the Act are to be met. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05062) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact on the tourism sector of any new taxes or regulation. Katy Clark (S6O-05063) [Withdrawn] Karen Adam (S6O-05064) [Not Lodged] James Dornan (S6O-05065) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards delivering the Clyde Mission, including what its impact has been on the local economy and job creation. Portfolio: Finance and Local Government Liz Smith (S6O-05066) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the validity of HMRC's analysis of Scottish Income Tax statistics, including the July 2025 outturn publication. Emma Roddick (S6O-05067) [Not Lodged] Emma Harper (S6O-05068) [Not Lodged] Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05069) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made against its Public Service Reform Strategy. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05070) To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its forthcoming Budget to support older people to live independently in their local communities. Dr Sandesh Gulhane (S6O-05071) To ask the Scottish Government, as part of setting its forthcoming Budget, whether it will commit to allocating 10% of the total NHS budget to primary care, in light of reported concerns regarding a 6% real-terms reduction in spending on primary care since 2021-22 and under-investment being a key driver of GP practice closures, recruitment challenges and increased pressure on hospitals. Submitting member has a registered interest. Clare Haughey (S6O-05072) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with local authorities regarding their implementation of Scottish Government legislation. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05073) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Scottish Borders Council, and whether issues regarding the future of local facilities, including the potential closure of up to 30 sport and leisure facilities, were discussed. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 9th October 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Tess White (S6O-05050) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of its revised guidance on supporting transgender pupils in schools, whether it can guarantee that, effective immediately, single-sex spaces, including toilets and changing rooms, have been made available to all girls during school hours. Richard Leonard (S6O-05051) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported jobs and cuts crisis in further and higher education. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05052) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to support people in Aberdeen to gain the skills and qualifications needed for the energy transition, to ensure that north east Scotland has a world-leading workforce. Douglas Ross (S6O-05053) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it considers the percentage of students earning an A, B or C in Higher History fluctuated by 27.6% between 2023 and 2025. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05054) To ask the Scottish Government what challenges are faced by those delivering education across the Highlands and Islands. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05055) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent reports of a rise in recorded bullying incidents in schools. James Dornan (S6O-05056) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in further widening access to university education for people in the most disadvantaged communities. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05057) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on youth work provision of its budget decisions, in light of the most recent YouthLink Scotland survey indicating that the majority of young people accessing youth work do so through the voluntary sector. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 2nd October 2025 2:30 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing - Main Chamber Portfolio: Social Justice and Housing Craig Hoy (S6O-05018) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the social justice secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to manage any growing funding gap created by higher spending on devolved benefits. Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05019) To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the work of its Ministerial Population Taskforce, what action it will undertake to support people to have larger families, should they want more children. Paul Sweeney (S6O-05020) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the work that Social Security Scotland is engaging in to support veterans in accessing its services. Stuart McMillan (S6O-05021) To ask the Scottish Government how many Greenock and Inverclyde constituents currently receive Social Security Scotland benefits. Mark Ruskell (S6O-05022) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes two years ago when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was discovered. Alex Rowley (S6O-05023) To ask the Scottish Government what the key barriers are to tackling Scotland's housing emergency. Keith Brown (S6O-05024) To ask the Scottish Government when the housing secretary will meet with those constituents from Tillicoultry affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, following the commitment to do so that was made in early August. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05025) To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £20 million Housing Infrastructure Fund that was launched in 2016, as part of the 10-year Aberdeen City Region Deal, has been spent. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 2nd October 2025 2:30 p.m. Portfolio Grouping: Social Justice and Housing – Questions 5 and 7. - Main Chamber Portfolio: Social Justice and Housing Craig Hoy (S6O-05018) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the social justice secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to manage any growing funding gap created by higher spending on devolved benefits. Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05019) To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the work of its Ministerial Population Taskforce, what action it will undertake to support people to have larger families, should they want more children. Paul Sweeney (S6O-05020) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the work that Social Security Scotland is engaging in to support veterans in accessing its services. Stuart McMillan (S6O-05021) To ask the Scottish Government how many Greenock and Inverclyde constituents currently receive Social Security Scotland benefits. Mark Ruskell (S6O-05022) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes two years ago when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was discovered. Alex Rowley (S6O-05023) To ask the Scottish Government what the key barriers are to tackling Scotland's housing emergency. Keith Brown (S6O-05024) To ask the Scottish Government when the housing secretary will meet with those constituents from Tillicoultry affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, following the commitment to do so that was made in early August. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05025) To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £20 million Housing Infrastructure Fund that was launched in 2016, as part of the 10-year Aberdeen City Region Deal, has been spent. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 16th September 2025 Topical Questions - Main Chamber Douglas Lumsden (S6T-02667) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Nuclear Industry Association's reported view that Scotland will miss out on thousands of new jobs due to its stance on nuclear energy. Carol Mochan (S6T-02665) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Royal College of Nursing’s reported concerns regarding the decline in the number of nursing students, in light of recent UCAS figures showing that the number of accepted places on nursing courses beginning this autumn in Scotland is 5% lower than last year. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar