Information between 1st May 2023 - 25th January 2026
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Miners’ Strike (Pardons)
2 speeches (2,435 words) Tuesday 19th December 2023 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Owen Thompson (SNP - Midlothian) That baton was picked up by Richard Leonard, who ensured that the Bill passed through the Scottish Parliament - Link to Speech |
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Friday 30th May 2025
Report - The Annual Report for the Public Audit Committee covering the period 13 May 2024 to 12 May 2025. Annual Report 2024-25 Public Audit Committee Found: parliament.scot 0131 348 5984 Public Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, 2nd Report (Session 6)Convener Richard Leonard |
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Friday 16th May 2025
Report - This report sets out the Public Audit Committee's scrutiny of the Auditor General for Scotland's section 22 reports on the 2022/23 and 2023/24 audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. The 2022/23 and 2023/24 audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland Public Audit Committee Found: 2023/24 audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland, 1st Report (Session 6)Convener Richard Leonard |
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Friday 24th January 2025
Report - This report sets out the Scottish Commission for Public Audit's views on Audit Scotland's Budget Proposal for 2025/26 Audit Scotland Budget Proposal for 2025/26 Found: 6)Colin Beattie Scottish National Party Jamie Greene Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Richard Leonard |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025
Tuesday 16th December 2025 None View source webpage Found: Mercedes Villaba 15 May 2024 Richard Leonard Mercedes Villaba 23 May 2024 Richard Leonard Mercedes |
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Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Consideration prior to Stage 3
Thursday 4th December 2025 Stage 3 proceedings for the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill are due to take place on 16 December 2025. This briefing outlines the main issues considered during Stages 1 and 2. View source webpage Found: data collection should be improved even if the Bill was not passed • Christine Grahame MSP and Richard Leonard |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2023-2024
Tuesday 25th March 2025 None View source webpage Found: Central Scotland (R) Daniel Johnson Edinburgh Southern (C) Monica Lennon Central Scotland (R) Richard Leonard |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2023-2024
Tuesday 25th February 2025 None View source webpage Found: Central Scotland (R) Daniel Johnson Edinburgh Southern (C) Monica Lennon Central Scotland (R) Richard Leonard |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2022-2023
Thursday 19th December 2024 View source webpage Found: Central Scotland (R) Daniel Johnson Edinburgh Southern (C) Monica Lennon Central Scotland (R) Richard Leonard |
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Portfolio Question Time
126 speeches (54,776 words) Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) On the fundamental point about transparency, I absolutely agree with Richard Leonard, which is why we - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
37 speeches (56,347 words) Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) budget will increase funding for the SFRS, there is still an £800 million capital backlog, as Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Clark, Katy (Lab - West Scotland) required in order to recruit the new firefighters who will be needed over the next three years.As Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Brown, Siobhian (SNP - Ayr) example, the number of dwelling fires has reduced by more than 20 per cent since 2013.I heard what Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision on Taking Business in Private
1 speech (341 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Greene, Jamie (LD - West Scotland) We have received apologies from our convener, Richard Leonard, so I will deputise in his absence.Agenda - Link to Speech |
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
206 speeches (110,395 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) Amendment 46, in the name of Richard Leonard, is grouped with amendments 47 to 50, 41, 119, 1 to 3, 31 - Link to Speech 2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) Amendment 46, in the name of Richard Leonard, is grouped with amendments 47 to 50, 41, 119, 1 to 3, 31 - Link to Speech 3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Richard Leonard makes a really interesting case, but does he think that his proposal really fits into - Link to Speech 4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Richard Leonard makes a really interesting case, but does he think that his proposal really fits into - Link to Speech 5: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) I see merit in exploring through further policy dialogue the proposals that Richard Leonard has made - Link to Speech 6: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) I see merit in exploring through further policy dialogue the proposals that Richard Leonard has made - Link to Speech 7: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I invite Richard Leonard to speak to amendment 52 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 8: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I invite Richard Leonard to speak to amendment 52 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech |
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Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
102 speeches (116,245 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: MacGregor, Fulton (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) were forced to access hotels and have their homes cleaned up—all before the festive period.As Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) It is time that members around the place, including Richard Leonard, recognised the impact. - Link to Speech 3: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Richard Leonard is another member I am going to have to lend the calculator to. - Link to Speech 4: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) If Richard Leonard thinks that it should come from somewhere else in the public purse, people can judge - Link to Speech 5: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Peter Drummond of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, who was quoted by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
71 speeches (41,139 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) North.Yesterday, the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture provided an update to Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
40 speeches (19,028 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) said, we are working with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, too.The measures that Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Business Motion
16 speeches (15,794 words) Wednesday 17th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) is accountable to this Parliament for how that system of governance operates, and I think that Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) raised and which will—as I understand it—provide further opportunities for him to progress it.As Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Cybercrime
36 speeches (98,540 words) Wednesday 17th December 2025 - Main Chamber |
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Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill
36 speeches (43,779 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) role that victim statements could play in relation to the proposed offence, as highlighted by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Golden, Maurice (Con - North East Scotland) appropriate for there to be a consolidation bill in the next session of Parliament.On the point that Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Audit Scotland Budget Proposal 2026-27
95 speeches (65,037 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - None |
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Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited
83 speeches (80,790 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-20036, in the name of Richard Leonard, on behalf - Link to Speech 2: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I cannot remember whether it was Richard Leonard or Daniel Johnson who talked about that. - Link to Speech 3: FitzPatrick, Joe (SNP - Dundee City West) I commend Richard Leonard, as convener of the Public Audit Committee, for insisting that the Parliament - Link to Speech 4: Hoy, Craig (Con - South Scotland) I thank Richard Leonard and the Public Audit Committee for bringing this important debate to Parliament - Link to Speech 5: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I appreciate what Richard Leonard said about the funding. - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
16 speeches (20,452 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) 20036.1, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20036, in the name of Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) 20036.1, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20036, in the name of Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-20036, in the name of Richard Leonard, on behalf of the Public - Link to Speech |
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Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
48 speeches (27,419 words) Thursday 27th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hoy, Craig (Con - South Scotland) I thank Richard Leonard for pointing out that my amendment was deficient, and I apologise to Stephen - Link to Speech 2: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Once again, I have to thank Richard Leonard for his contribution. - Link to Speech 3: Hoy, Craig (Con - South Scotland) I like and respect Richard Leonard, but I think that his interpretation of the amendment is wrong—Members - Link to Speech |
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Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
169 speeches (166,701 words) Thursday 27th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) A number of issues have been raised, but I will start with the contribution from Richard Leonard, who - Link to Speech |
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
48 speeches (79,882 words) Thursday 20th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) In his speech, will Richard Leonard have a kind word to say about small and medium-sized businesses and - Link to Speech 2: Stewart, Kevin (SNP - Aberdeen Central) Richard Leonard might have surprised Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer with his socialistic approach, as it - Link to Speech 3: Clark, Katy (Lab - West Scotland) I agree with the points that Richard Leonard and Lorna Slater made. - Link to Speech 4: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Richard Leonard to close the debate on behalf of Scottish Labour. - Link to Speech 5: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) We cannot tax our way to growth, Richard Leonard. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
87 speeches (45,181 words) Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) Richard Leonard outlines a very serious situation. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1
91 speeches (112,974 words) Thursday 13th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Harvie, Patrick (Green - Glasgow) Richard Leonard began his speech by saying that the bill raises more questions than answers. - Link to Speech 2: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) be nervous about such a provision in particular.I very much enjoyed the principles outlined by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Maguire, Ruth (SNP - Cunninghame South) the “complexity and costs associated with any mechanism for recall of regional members.”Like Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) it that can ultimately be implemented by the institution.Like Kevin Stewart, Ruth Maguire and Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Dying in Poverty at the End of Life in Scotland 2025
19 speeches (41,811 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Whitham, Elena (SNP - Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) As Richard Leonard pointed out, many of us in the chamber today spoke on the topic last year, and I think - Link to Speech 2: Mochan, Carol (Lab - South Scotland) My colleague Richard Leonard put that so much better than I have done. - Link to Speech 3: Arthur, Tom (SNP - Renfrewshire South) from across the chamber—Bob Doris, Elena Whitham, Carol Mochan, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness
129 speeches (109,969 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) I see that Richard Leonard is leading for the Labour Party. - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I hope that, before Richard Leonard finishes his speech, he will return to his first theme, which was - Link to Speech 3: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) In closing, I hope that I can add to the perspectives of Richard Leonard and Edward Mountain without - Link to Speech 4: Maguire, Ruth (SNP - Cunninghame South) Richard Leonard referenced the successes of the Public Audit Committee. - Link to Speech |
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Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
32 speeches (57,131 words) Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Villalba, Mercedes (Lab - North East Scotland) privilege to close this debate for Scottish Labour and to speak alongside my comrades Rhoda Grant and Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
36 speeches (19,185 words) Thursday 30th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) have in the week, concise questions and responses would be appreciated.For question 1, I call Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
53 speeches (28,035 words) Thursday 9th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) I thank Richard Leonard for his engagement on the matter. - Link to Speech |
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Rail Investment (Highlands)
16 speeches (36,200 words) Thursday 2nd October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) That point was also made by Richard Leonard. - Link to Speech |
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Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
38 speeches (70,211 words) Thursday 2nd October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Unfortunately for Richard Leonard, we have to look at the purpose of the bill. - Link to Speech 2: Grant, Rhoda (Lab - Highlands and Islands) Richard Leonard said that it is about compassion and decency. - Link to Speech 3: Golden, Maurice (Con - North East Scotland) Richard Leonard supported the bill on the basis of compassion and decency. - Link to Speech |
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Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service
57 speeches (65,523 words) Wednesday 1st October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) closing speech and that we will find out whether the minister agrees with Stuart McMillan.Like Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Liam (Con - North East Scotland) kicking things into the long grass and slopy-shouldering responsibility—it contracts it out, as Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
395 speeches (498,178 words) Tuesday 30th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) the division is: For 82, Against 27, Abstentions 0.Amendment 243 agreed to.Amendment 348 moved—[Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) division is: For 24, Against 85, Abstentions 0.Amendment 348 disagreed to.Amendment 349 moved—[Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) division is: For 24, Against 84, Abstentions 0.Amendment 349 disagreed to.Amendment 350 moved—[Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) division is: For 24, Against 84, Abstentions 0.Amendment 349 disagreed to.Amendment 350 moved—[Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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“NHS in Scotland: Spotlight on governance”
316 speeches (132,417 words) Wednesday 24th September 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Richard Leonard and I have worked with her over many years. However, it just does not seem right. - Link to Speech |
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Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
391 speeches (498,622 words) Tuesday 23rd September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Richard Leonard has outlined a disgraceful situation in which people in this country are having to live - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
58 speeches (28,106 words) Thursday 18th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) Richard Leonard paints a picture with a very specific interpretation of what is happening at the University - Link to Speech 2: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) The signs of stress in the higher education system are clear, as Richard Leonard has set out. - Link to Speech 3: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) will outline the detail of that.I offer a reassurance, which perhaps goes to the concerns that Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
71 speeches (114,869 words) Thursday 18th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) being unanimous, I say gently to Martin Whitfield that we had on our committee a Labour member, Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I will now focus on what Richard Leonard, my old sparring partner from decades ago at the University - Link to Speech 3: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) not support.We have heard Sue Webber make common cause with Lorna Slater, and Stephen Kerr with Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) Those improvements could involve changes to existing bodies.As Richard Leonard touched on, the committee - Link to Speech |
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GFG Alliance Business Operations
34 speeches (32,520 words) Thursday 11th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) The business is taking steps to audit accounts, but, as Richard Leonard knows, company law is not a devolved - Link to Speech |
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Exports
79 speeches (91,895 words) Thursday 11th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hoy, Craig (Con - South Scotland) That is the kind of culture that we would like to see in what is still a unitary state.I commend Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Scotland’s Railway (20 Years)
89 speeches (121,044 words) Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) The points that were made by Katy Clark and Richard Leonard about women passengers were very powerful - Link to Speech 2: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) Therefore, that might be a communication point that has to be addressed.Mark Ruskell and Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Water Industry Commission for Scotland (2022-23 and 2023-24 Audits)
52 speeches (74,711 words) Thursday 4th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-18680, in the name of Richard Leonard, on behalf - Link to Speech 2: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) and that Audit Scotland identified need to be addressed urgently.In a powerful opening speech, Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Rowley, Alex (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) Richard Leonard has set it all out very well, so I will not simply repeat it.As others—Mark Ruskell, - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
6 speeches (5,901 words) Thursday 4th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The first question is, that motion S6M-18680, in the name of Richard Leonard, on behalf of the Public - Link to Speech |
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Employment Rights Bill
8 speeches (20,391 words) Thursday 26th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-18075, in the name of Richard Leonard—sorry, Richard - Link to Speech |
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Audit Scotland Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31 March 2025 and Auditor’s Report on the Accounts
112 speeches (83,783 words) Monday 23rd June 2025 - None Mentions: 1: Greene, Jamie (LD - West Scotland) Richard Leonard is welcome to come back in on that point if he wishes.This is an interesting area. - Link to Speech |
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Action Mesothelioma Day 2025
10 speeches (33,697 words) Thursday 19th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Minto, Jenni (SNP - Argyll and Bute) As Marie McNair, Richard Leonard, Bill Kidd and others noted, the current law on limitation, which sets - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
153 speeches (78,541 words) Wednesday 4th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) I agree with Richard Leonard on all the points that he has made, and I make the point to him that the - Link to Speech |
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Committee Effectiveness Inquiry
96 speeches (111,819 words) Thursday 22nd May 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I call Richard Leonard to speak on behalf of the Public Audit Committee. - Link to Speech 2: Mason, John (Ind - Glasgow Shettleston) As Richard Leonard will gather, I, too, am a fan of smaller committees. - Link to Speech 3: Nicoll, Audrey (SNP - Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) Richard Leonard articulated that point well in his contribution.We have also been innovative in working - Link to Speech 4: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) know whether there is a collective noun for conveners, but I enjoyed hearing from Audrey Nicoll, Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 5: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) Richard Leonard commented on diversity in committee membership, and others spoke about both urban and - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
101 speeches (44,820 words) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) which was on the progress on the 60-plus interests, I suggest that I take that offline to give Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Island Communities
73 speeches (101,298 words) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Eagle, Tim (Con - Highlands and Islands) they are not caused by Brexit.The only person who talks more about having something to blame is Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
197 speeches (172,395 words) Tuesday 20th May 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) My colleague Richard Leonard lodged a similar amendment to amendment 254 to the Agricultural and Rural - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
132 speeches (75,961 words) Thursday 15th May 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) Earlier, Richard Leonard asked whether additional functions might improve effectiveness. - Link to Speech 2: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) It goes back to our discussion a few moments ago before the suspension, when Richard Leonard and Lorna - Link to Speech |
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Additional Support for Learning
52 speeches (68,101 words) Wednesday 14th May 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Greer, Ross (Green - West Scotland) Richard Leonard made an important point. - Link to Speech 2: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) different ways for children who have an identified support need.The point was powerfully conveyed by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: McCall, Roz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) In response to Richard Leonard and Ross Greer, I note that a review of support for the presumption of - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
139 speeches (58,019 words) Thursday 8th May 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) may relate to that work, so I appreciate your answers on those points, minister.We go back to Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) Minister, you kindly agreed to write to the committee to follow up on some of the points that Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
82 speeches (55,857 words) Thursday 3rd April 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) I am joined in the room by Richard Leonard MSP and Lorna Slater MSP. - Link to Speech |
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Ending Destitution
24 speeches (54,539 words) Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Roddick, Emma (SNP - Highlands and Islands) convinced, however, that they know about the way that we are hamstrung by Westminster.I agree with Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
109 speeches (125,440 words) Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Eagle, Tim (Con - Highlands and Islands) am just about to come on to that—wait, and I will get to it.I was tempted to go for the full Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report
32 speeches (31,163 words) Tuesday 25th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) can apply for support for the assessment of properties through that scheme.I made the point to Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) To answer a point that Richard Leonard, I think, made about support for local authority verifiers to - Link to Speech |
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Urgent Question
16 speeches (12,605 words) Thursday 20th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) At the risk of agreeing with too many people, I agree with Richard Leonard that the challenges are being - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
128 speeches (98,290 words) Thursday 13th March 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Slater, Lorna (Green - Lothian) We are looking at how to make that system more effective.Auditor General, I understand from Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
98 speeches (47,413 words) Wednesday 12th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Villalba, Mercedes (Lab - North East Scotland) Answers to parliamentary questions that were lodged by Richard Leonard on the unjust treatment and exploitation - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
55 speeches (27,851 words) Thursday 6th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) As the member heard me say in my answer to Richard Leonard, we indicated to the Parliament in May 2024 - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
140 speeches (98,957 words) Thursday 27th February 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) Richard Leonard, is there anything else that you want to ask? - Link to Speech 2: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) To stick to the topic that Richard Leonard asked about, I am conscious that your powers were extended - Link to Speech |
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Rail Fares
57 speeches (68,131 words) Wednesday 26th February 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) In his devastating critique, Richard Leonard said that there is no way that the Scottish Government will - Link to Speech 2: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) As Richard Leonard said, there has been a lack of leadership and a lack of action. - Link to Speech 3: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) For example, Claire Baker and Richard Leonard discussed ticket office closures. - Link to Speech |
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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
156 speeches (69,709 words) Thursday 30th January 2025 - Committee |
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Interests
3 speeches (565 words) Thursday 23rd January 2025 - Committee Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) I welcome Richard Leonard MSP to his first meeting of the committee and invite him to declare any relevant - Link to Speech |
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Women’s State Pensions (Compensation)
109 speeches (129,564 words) Tuesday 21st January 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) As I was listening to that, I was wondering where Richard Leonard was today, banging on the table, fighting - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
38 speeches (19,537 words) Thursday 16th January 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) I say to Richard Leonard that, under devolution, we plan to spend more than £210 million mitigating regressive - Link to Speech |
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Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Highlands and Islands)
29 speeches (43,238 words) Thursday 16th January 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hepburn, Jamie (SNP - Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) Nonetheless, I remind Richard Leonard that we were able to have a debate on human rights just a month - Link to Speech |
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Migration System
84 speeches (112,181 words) Thursday 9th January 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Richard Leonard, I can give you the time back. - Link to Speech 2: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) It is always a pleasure to participate in a debate with Richard Leonard. - Link to Speech 3: Choudhury, Foysol (Lab - Lothian) Richard Leonard raised the poor conditions faced by agricultural workers. - Link to Speech 4: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) Before I begin, I would just like to say thank you to Jackson Carlaw, Richard Leonard and Christine Grahame - Link to Speech 5: Arthur, Tom (SNP - Renfrewshire South) Richard Leonard made the point that it is interesting that some of the most vociferous advocates of free - Link to Speech |
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Interests
4 speeches (1,788 words) Thursday 12th December 2024 - Committee Mentions: 1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) of the committee—just in case there was any doubt about that.We have received apologies from Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
5 speeches (3,866 words) Thursday 5th December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Convenership: The Convener will be a member of the Scottish National Party.Membership: Murdo Fraser, Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Dying in Poverty in Scotland 2024
51 speeches (49,446 words) Thursday 5th December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I call Bob Doris, to be followed by Richard Leonard. - Link to Speech 2: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Does Richard Leonard recognise the huge inequalities that exist in rural Scotland? - Link to Speech 3: Minto, Jenni (SNP - Argyll and Bute) I cannot disagree with any of the sentiments that you or your colleague Richard Leonard expressed in - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
40 speeches (20,006 words) Thursday 5th December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Officials have identified opportunities in the medium term, which is welcome, but, as Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Parliamentary Bureau Motion
2 speeches (1,293 words) Thursday 5th December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Convenership: The Convener will be a member of the Scottish National Party.Membership: Murdo Fraser, Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Beer and Pub Sector
33 speeches (45,404 words) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) You are trying to get me into trouble, Mr Carson.I now call Richard Leonard to respond to the debate. - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
6 speeches (6,206 words) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
91 speeches (88,682 words) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 5: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 6: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time
35 speeches (16,196 words) Thursday 28th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Carlaw, Jackson (Con - Eastwood) Richard Leonard makes a reasonable case. - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
11 speeches (12,916 words) Thursday 28th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
19 speeches (31,493 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 5: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Bus Drivers (Abuse)
56 speeches (65,203 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) My colleague Richard Leonard raised that issue, but it also concerns me and other colleagues. - Link to Speech |
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Miners Strike (40th Anniversary)
38 speeches (53,915 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Adamson, Clare (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) I congratulate Richard Leonard on bringing the debate to the chamber. - Link to Speech 2: Lumsden, Douglas (Con - North East Scotland) I congratulate Richard Leonard on securing the debate. - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I congratulate Richard Leonard on securing the debate. - Link to Speech 4: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) I, too, congratulate Richard Leonard on securing the debate. - Link to Speech 5: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I start by saying how much I genuinely respect Richard Leonard. - Link to Speech 6: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) —[Richard Leonard]Motion agreed to. - Link to Speech |
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Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
164 speeches (180,356 words) Tuesday 26th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 5: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 6: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 7: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 8: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 9: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 10: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 11: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill
23 speeches (47,018 words) Tuesday 26th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution
6 speeches (6,833 words) Thursday 21st November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
106 speeches (116,156 words) Thursday 21st November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Business Motions
10 speeches (12,400 words) Wednesday 20th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
13 speeches (19,385 words) Wednesday 20th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill
41 speeches (29,844 words) Wednesday 20th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Rural Economy (Impact of United Kingdom Government Budget)
99 speeches (138,745 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Smyth, Colin (Lab - South Scotland) The reality is that, as Richard Leonard said, 40 per cent of agricultural property relief goes to the - Link to Speech 2: Rowley, Alex (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) amount of good-quality farmland that is being bought by the investors and large institutions that Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Fairlie, Jim (SNP - Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) Richard Leonard talked about people being entitled to different opinions. - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
19 speeches (19,106 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Business Motions
28 speeches (32,995 words) Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
24 speeches (36,098 words) Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 5: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 6: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs (Farms)
71 speeches (64,931 words) Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Farmers watching Richard Leonard will not be embracing the budget or the changes, and they will not be - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
7 speeches (7,673 words) Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Brexit (Impact on Rural Economy)
134 speeches (121,485 words) Thursday 7th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hamilton, Rachael (Con - Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) Richard Leonard is working on the presumption that land prices have stayed stagnant. - Link to Speech 2: Hamilton, Rachael (Con - Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) the increases to capital gains tax and employer national insurance rises.I will comment on what Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Rowley, Alex (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) As Richard Leonard said, no proper skills and industrial strategy is in place. - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
10 speeches (17,082 words) Thursday 7th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
21 speeches (15,591 words) Wednesday 6th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
89 speeches (58,175 words) Tuesday 5th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
7 speeches (5,988 words) Tuesday 5th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) , Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Richard Leonard - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 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 Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05419) To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to the Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle sector. Tess White (S6O-05420) To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures value for money when allocating funding within the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture portfolio. Brian Whittle (S6O-05421) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to ensure that Scotland maximises the cultural legacy benefits of the 2026 Summer of Sport. Liam Kerr (S6O-05422) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the five National Performing Companies are essential infrastructure investment and whether the funding that it provides to them is sufficient. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05423) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will propose the scheduling of time for a ministerial statement on the written case for the Scottish Ministers and Lord Advocate in the judicial review of the Scottish Prison Service policy for the management of transgender people in custody, including how many times women’s rights are mentioned. John Mason (S6O-05424) To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the diversity and socio-economic background of audiences attending performances by the National Performing Companies. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05425) To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Arctic Circle Assembly. Richard Leonard (S6O-05426) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the United States Consul General in Edinburgh to discuss Scotland’s international strategy. Portfolio: Justice and Home Affairs Willie Coffey (S6O-05427) To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will support community justice services. Finlay Carson (S6O-05428) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of access to justice services in rural areas. Rona Mackay (S6O-05429) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the current occupancy levels and total operational capacity across the Women’s Community Custody Unit estate. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05430) To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs last met with For Women Scotland to discuss the protection of women's sex-based rights. Emma Roddick (S6O-05431) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the construction and operational timeline for the new HMP Highland. Edward Mountain (S6O-05432) To ask the Scottish Government what additional resources are being provided to Police Scotland in relation to asylum seekers being housed at Cameron Barracks in Inverness. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05433) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the prison estate is segregated by sex. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05434) To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care - Main Chamber Portfolio: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands David Torrance (S6O-05387) [Not Lodged] Paul O'Kane (S6O-05388) To ask the Scottish Government what cross-government action it is taking to support island connectivity in the West Scotland region. Richard Leonard (S6O-05389) To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it has entered into with the Scottish Information Commissioner regarding the publication of the controlling interests of recipients of payments made under the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024. Gillian Mackay (S6O-05390) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to ensure that future farm policy aligns with Scotland’s climate and biodiversity targets, in light of the concerns raised by environmental stakeholders regarding the agricultural reform process. Christine Grahame (S6O-05391) [Not Lodged] Edward Mountain (S6O-05392) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact on farmers and crofters of any reintroduction of lynx into Scotland. Paul McLennan (S6O-05393) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government to ensure that the consultation on combinable crops will deliver for Scotland's arable farmers. Humza Yousaf (S6O-05394) [Not Lodged] Portfolio: Health and Social Care Willie Rennie (S6O-05395) To ask the Scottish Government what urgent action is being taken to improve whole-system patient flow, including seven-day discharge services, social care capacity, and shared responsibility across hospital departments, rather than focusing on redirecting patients away from A&E departments. Sarah Boyack (S6O-05396) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce standards and regular public reporting on hospital discharges and the use of non-clinical spaces to deliver care. Rhoda Grant (S6O-05397) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the number of dental practices that are accepting new NHS patients, including how it will monitor the effectiveness of the November 2023 payment reforms in improving access for patients in rural and island communities. Rona Mackay (S6O-05398) To ask the Scottish Government how the work of the recently announced ADHD and Autism Taskforce will affect integrated care for residents in Strathkelvin and Bearsden, and for people across Scotland. Alasdair Allan (S6O-05399) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting dental practices in island communities to provide sufficient levels of service to ensure that islanders can access the dental care that they are entitled to. Daniel Johnson (S6O-05400) To ask the Scottish Government what the new Infrastructure Delivery Pipeline means for a replacement eye hospital for Edinburgh. Tess White (S6O-05401) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect women from rape and sexual assault in hospitals. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05402) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential benefits of walk-in GP clinics compared with other potential service delivery models. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th January 2026 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 George Adam (S6O-05323) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on parliamentary business, what its position is on whether a rise of far-right political parties in the UK would cause issues in the relationship between the Scottish and UK parliaments and could result in the diminution of the Scottish Parliament. Richard Leonard (S6O-05324) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether regional news serves an important function in a democracy. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05325) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of initiatives used by other nations to support artists and creatives. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05326) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the constitution secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential implications for Scotland’s relations with EU member states of the UK rejoining the Erasmus programme. Sarah Boyack (S6O-05327) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken since the publication of the independent review into Creative Scotland to implement its recommendations. Tim Eagle (S6O-05328) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its work to support the historic environment, whether it will provide an update on its involvement in the regeneration of Grant Lodge in Elgin. Michelle Thomson (S6O-05329) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its provision of funding for humanitarian aid, what representations it has made to the UK Government in relation to humanitarian issues arising in Ukraine as a result of landmines and other explosive threats. Submitting member has a registered interest. James Dornan (S6O-05330) To ask the Scottish Government how its £600,000 contribution in humanitarian aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund will support civilians and demonstrate Scotland’s commitment to international solidarity and human rights. Portfolio: Justice and Home Affairs Alasdair Allan (S6O-05331) To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that rural and island communities have access to legal aid. Colin Beattie (S6O-05332) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with the UK Government in relation to Crown immunity and the Scottish Prison Service. Miles Briggs (S6O-05333) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the justice secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding any plans to deliver campus police officers across all schools. Sue Webber (S6O-05334) To ask the Scottish Government how many victims were notified in 2025 of the early release of an offender under any early release or temporary release scheme. Brian Whittle (S6O-05335) To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any assessment of recent prison inspection findings on the use of restricted regimes and their impact on prisoners’ welfare and safety. Emma Harper (S6O-05336) To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve family support services within the prison estate. David Torrance (S6O-05337) To ask the Scottish Government how it anticipates the abolition of the not proven verdict will improve victims’ experiences of the justice system. Murdo Fraser (S6O-05338) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the use of AI in the composition of judicial judgements. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 18th December 2025 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber Colin Beattie (S6O-05307) To ask the Scottish Government what support it offers to community organisations that are seeking to take forward regeneration projects. Richard Leonard (S6O-05308) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the issue of assaults against transport workers. Submitting member has a registered interest. Davy Russell (S6O-05309) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to further support the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future beyond its current three-year cycle in order to continue to grow the number of childminders across Scotland. Michael Marra (S6O-05310) [Not Lodged] Jeremy Balfour (S6O-05311) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm that it will not allocate any further funding to the extension of the tram network in Edinburgh. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05312) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of an increase of 63 full-time equivalent teachers in 2025 compared with the previous year, how it will fulfil its commitment to recruit 3,500 new teachers before the end of the current parliamentary session. Miles Briggs (S6O-05313) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's public consultation on the proposed closure of Marionville Fire Station in Edinburgh. Alex Rowley (S6O-05314) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the ongoing reduction to both provision and facilities at the Elmwood campus of Scotland’s Rural College in Cupar, what its position is on the future of the college's base in the North East Fife constituency. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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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 |
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Tuesday 9th December 2025 Public Audit Committee Debate: The 2023/24 Audit of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited - Main Chamber Richard Leonard (S6M-20036) That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Public Audit Committee's 3rd Report, 2025 (Session 6), The 2023/24 audit of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited (SP Paper 846). Further details available for S6M-20036 Daniel Johnson (S6M-20036.1) As an amendment to motion S6M-20036 in the name of Richard Leonard (The 2023/24 Audit of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited), insert at end ", and calls on the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment to invest all of the £14.2 million promised to modernise the yard to enable Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) to secure orders." Further details available for S6M-20036.1 Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 19th November 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 Marie McNair (S6O-05155) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage businesses to implement the real Living Wage, in light of reports that Scotland's level of real Living Wage employers is, proportionately, five times that of the UK as a whole. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05156) To ask the Scottish Government what economic assessment it has undertaken of the potential impact of proposed workers' camps in and around communities across the Highlands and Islands. Edward Mountain (S6O-05157) To ask the Scottish Government how much in total has been paid from the public purse to Ferguson Marine since the award of the contracts for both the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa. Richard Leonard (S6O-05158) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority and other organisations regarding the impact on policyholders of the withdrawal of the Family Protection Plan by C Mutual and Maiden Life Försäkrings. Kenneth Gibson (S6O-05159) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Pride in Place Programme. Keith Brown (S6O-05160) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with delivery of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal. Clare Haughey (S6O-05161) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme in relation to its impact on devolved issues. Pauline McNeill (S6O-05162) To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to improve Glasgow City’s regional economy, in light of the economic effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on the city. Portfolio: Finance and Local Government Maurice Golden (S6O-05163) To ask the Scottish Government how the new Scottish Aggregates Tax, due to be introduced in April 2026, will contribute to creating a circular economy. Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05164) To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to groups and people to make use of the Community Asset Transfer Scheme. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05165) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the upcoming UK Budget and any implications for Scotland’s public finances. Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05166) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a response to COSLA’s request for additional funding to support local authorities in the forthcoming Budget. Karen Adam (S6O-05167) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of UK fiscal decisions on the Scottish Budget and the certainty of local government funding. James Dornan (S6O-05168) To ask the Scottish Government what conversations it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact of the upcoming UK Budget on Scotland's finances. Liz Smith (S6O-05169) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Scottish Fiscal Commission's recently published Scottish median incomes fact sheet. Carol Mochan (S6O-05170) To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its Budget for the improvement of road safety on the A77 trunk road. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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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 |
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Wednesday 1st October 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 Finlay Carson (S6O-04994) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement its Marine Directorate has undertaken to progress any plans to reopen a boat-based cockle fishery on the Solway Firth. Richard Leonard (S6O-04995) To ask the Scottish Government when information on farming payments will be publicly available, in accordance with section 19 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024. Mark Griffin (S6O-04996) [Not Lodged] Emma Harper (S6O-04997) To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government on domestic food and drink markets. Liam Kerr (S6O-04998) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the agriculture minister has had with the justice secretary regarding support for farmers in relation to rural crime. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-04999) To ask the Scottish Government what long-term action it will take to support farmers growing malting barley. Fergus Ewing (S6O-05000) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the existing conditions and regime, which seek to protect inshore fishing from the impact of any loss of fishing grounds due to the seabed installation of cables for, and construction of, offshore wind installations, require to be reformed in order to provide full compensation for any loss of fishing revenue as a result of having to avoid an area of 0.25 nautical miles from any such cables. Ash Regan (S6O-05001) To ask the Scottish Government what benefits it anticipates the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill will deliver for rural and island communities, including in relation to breaking up concentrated land ownership and ensuring that land is used in the public interest and communities are not locked out of decision-making. Portfolio: Health and Social Care Douglas Ross (S6O-05002) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the Chair of NHS Grampian and what issues were discussed. Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05003) To ask the Scottish Government what recourse is open to patients who have experienced complications following an NHS operation. Emma Roddick (S6O-05004) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its approach to considering a hypermobility pathway for healthcare, in line with that being brought forward in Wales. Carol Mochan (S6O-05005) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made in developing the next phase of the Women’s Health Plan. Christine Grahame (S6O-05006) To ask the Scottish Government what provisions are in place to support people in hospitals and care settings who have serious spinal injuries resulting in paralysis from the neck down. Oliver Mundell (S6O-05007) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support NHS Dumfries and Galloway in addressing financial pressures. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05008) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s dentistry sector of the UK Labour administration’s recent changes to the Skilled Worker visa. Roz McCall (S6O-05009) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland remain above 1,000 for the 12th year in a row. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 18th September 2025 Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - the Presiding Officer has grouped Questions 2 and 7. - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Gordon MacDonald (S6O-04954) To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in education infrastructure since 2011. Emma Roddick (S6O-04955) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill aims to give school pupils an independent right to opt in, but not opt out, of religious observance. Richard Leonard (S6O-04956) To ask the Scottish Government what interventions it has made to end the current dispute over jobs and cuts in the higher education sector. Oliver Mundell (S6O-04957) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that pupils attending smaller rural schools are receiving the additional support for learning that they need. Martin Whitfield (S6O-04958) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with outdoor education centres and schools regarding the financial and staffing implications of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-04959) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on the mothballing of nurseries. Elena Whitham (S6O-04960) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the recently published report by Humanist Society Scotland, Preaching is not Teaching, regarding concerns that pupils in non-denominational schools may feel compelled to take part in religious worship activities against their own wishes. Submitting member has a registered interest. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-04961) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any steps it is taking to expand the availability of training and apprenticeships in the construction sector, in light of reported industry concerns about a growing skills gap. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 18th September 2025 Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Gordon MacDonald (S6O-04954) To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in education infrastructure since 2011. Emma Roddick (S6O-04955) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill aims to give school pupils an independent right to opt in, but not opt out, of religious observance. Richard Leonard (S6O-04956) To ask the Scottish Government what interventions it has made to end the current dispute over jobs and cuts in the higher education sector. Oliver Mundell (S6O-04957) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that pupils attending smaller rural schools are receiving the additional support for learning that they need. Martin Whitfield (S6O-04958) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with outdoor education centres and schools regarding the financial and staffing implications of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-04959) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on the mothballing of nurseries. Elena Whitham (S6O-04960) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the recently published report by Humanist Society Scotland, Preaching is not Teaching, regarding concerns that pupils in non-denominational schools may feel compelled to take part in religious worship activities against their own wishes. Submitting member has a registered interest. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-04961) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any steps it is taking to expand the availability of training and apprenticeships in the construction sector, in light of reported industry concerns about a growing skills gap. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 4th September 2025 Public Audit Committee Debate: The 2022/23 and 2023/24 Audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland - Main Chamber Richard Leonard on behalf of the Public Audit Committee (S6M-18680) That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Public Audit Committee's 1st Report, 2025 (Session 6), The 2022/23 and 2023/24 audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (SP Paper 783). Further details available for S6M-18680 Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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9. & 10. The General Principles of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill and The Financial Resolution in respect of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill
Tuesday 29th November 2022 Mentions: 1: Hannah Blythyn (Welsh Labour - Delyn) We were talking about community wealth building, and Richard Leonard MSP was there talking about—and - Link to Speech |