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Rural Affairs
210 speeches (43,535 words) Monday 11th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Chris Kane (Lab - Stirling and Strathallan) Steven Paterson and Stephen Kerr bring us to my predecessor, Alyn Smith. - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 10th October 2024
Formal Minutes - Work and Pensions Committee - Formal Minutes 2017-19 (complete session) Work and Pensions Committee Found: Drew Hendry Stephen Kerr Peter Kyle Rachel Maclean Albert Owen Mark Pawsey Rachel Reeves Antoinette |
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Energy Studies APPG Document: Annual Report 2018-19 Found: Hobhouse MP Philip Hollobone MP John Howell MP The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP Stephen Kerr |
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Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases APPG Document: APPG on Malaria & NTDs Annual Report 2018-19 Found: Health and Tropical Medicine Students 2019, copyright @ Oxford University/ Alice Norton L-R: Stephen Kerr |
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Thursday 11th June 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Stephen Kerr MSP, 11 June 2026 Priorities and potential areas of work for the Criminal Justice Committee Criminal Justice Committee Found: Priorities and potential areas of work for the Criminal Justice Committee Letter from Stephen Kerr MSP |
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Minute of the Meeting of 13 February 2026
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills Published: 13th Feb 2026 Found: 13 February 2026 (0930-1040) Minute Present MSPs Dr Pam Gosal MBE MSP Sharon Dowey MSP Stephen Kerr |
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Draft Minute of the Meeting of 4 February 2026
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning Published: 4th Feb 2026 Found: Yates (Connect) Apologies Beverley Ferguson (Education Scotland) Denny Henderson (Connect) Stephen Kerr |
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S6W-43092
Asked by: Marra, Michael (Scottish Labour - North East Scotland) Tuesday 27th January 2026 Question To ask the Scottish Government, further to the point of order by Stephen Kerr MSP in the Chamber on 14 January 2026, whether an earlier published version of its draft Budget 2026-27 included a specific allocation of £500,000 for film houses in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen and, if so, (a) for what reason, (b) when and (c) by whom the decision was taken to remove that funding from the budget; what plans it has to reinstate any such allocation and, if it has no plans to do so, what other targeted support for independent cinemas and film houses is available. Answered by Robertson, Angus - Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture The Scottish Government is absolutely clear on the value of cultural cinema, and we are continuing to engage with Screen Scotland and others to ensure that cultural cinema is protected for Scotland's audiences today and in the long term. I am pleased that Screen Scotland, our dedicated public agency for screen, has supported cultural cinema – including the Edinburgh Filmhouse and the Aberdeen Belmont after the collapse of their previous parent company, CMI – with funding as well as expert advice and support. The budget for 2026-27 includes £12m funding for Screen Scotland. We have also funded, and continue to fund, Creative Scotland to support their regularly funded organisations, which include a number of cultural cinemas. Additionally, the budget provisionally allocates up to £500,000 to support cultural cinemas in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. These cinemas have made representations to the Scottish Government in relation to the need for support to allow them to continue, or restart, their vital work as cultural cinemas. The Level 4 Workbook as initially published contained a range of options for spend against my portfolio. Officials therefore updated the published workbook without Ministerial approval, and I instructed the workbooks to be reinstated as originally published. |
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Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC
Thursday 12th February 2026 Stage 3 proceedings for the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill are due to take place on 17 February 2026. This briefing outlines the main issues considered during Stages 1 and 2. View source webpage Found: Stephen Kerr MSP said "I very much see it as a fundamental challenge to the rights of parents, the integrity |
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Decision Time
34 speeches (33,160 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) that, if the amendment in the name of Amanda Bland is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The next question is, that amendment S7M-00469.5, in the name of Stephen Kerr, be agreed to. - Link to Speech 3: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The next question is, that motion S7M-00455, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on the Scottish Commission - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
65 speeches (27,624 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: None I am grateful to Stephen Kerr for his question, but I point him to some of the previous answers that - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Commission for Public Audit
3 speeches (1,398 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The next item of business is consideration of motion S7M-00455, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on behalf - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
34 speeches (33,055 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) that, if the amendment in the name of Amanda Bland is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The next question is, that amendment S7M-00469.5, in the name of Stephen Kerr, be agreed to. - Link to Speech 3: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The next question is, that motion S7M-00455, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on the Scottish Commission - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Commission for Public Audit
3 speeches (1,398 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The next item of business is consideration of motion S7M-00455, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on behalf - Link to Speech |
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Prison Population
88 speeches (119,393 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) Stephen Kerr is correct. - Link to Speech 2: MacGregor, Fulton (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) I will take an intervention from Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech 3: MacGregor, Fulton (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) I thank Stephen Kerr for that intervention, but he knows fine well that that is not what I said. - Link to Speech 4: MacGregor, Fulton (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) I thank Stephen Kerr for that intervention, but he knows fine well that that is not what I said. - Link to Speech 5: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I hope that that is the level of humility that Stephen Kerr has been looking for from me. - Link to Speech 6: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I hope that that is the level of humility that Stephen Kerr has been looking for from me. - Link to Speech |
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Nuclear Power in Scotland
39 speeches (47,107 words) Wednesday 24th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Eagle, Tim (Con - Highlands and Islands) Stephen Kerr spoke about skills—the entire economy in that area is focused on nuclear. - Link to Speech 2: None As he knows, I share the concern, which has been echoed by Stephen Kerr, Paul Sweeney and Miles Briggs - Link to Speech 3: None I will not at the moment—I am just coming on to the points that were made by my good colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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STV North News
21 speeches (50,958 words) Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: None I thank Stephen Kerr for that point—I will come to that very shortly; I could not agree more.On 1 June - Link to Speech 2: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) In the previous session, on the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee, Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 3: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) Stephen Kerr is correct. - Link to Speech |
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Partnership with the Third Sector
85 speeches (114,027 words) Tuesday 16th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Clark, Katy (Lab - West Scotland) I call Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech 2: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) I am grateful to Stephen Kerr for taking an intervention, but I am concerned by his argument. - Link to Speech 3: None that resources are directed to front-line services rather than bureaucracy.I thank Murdo Fraser, Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Jo Cox’s Death (10th Anniversary)
25 speeches (62,005 words) Tuesday 16th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: None on which I would go for the jugular; indeed, I would sometimes make a two-footed tackle against Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) from those experiences.Over the next five years, let us do what was suggested by Liam Kerr and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 3: Hepburn, Jamie (SNP - Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) I agree with Stephen Kerr that we should consider that, for some people, that acts as a disincentive - Link to Speech |
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Screen Sector
18 speeches (42,486 words) Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McAllan, Màiri (SNP - Clydesdale) As Stephen Kerr has just reflected, this debate has been positive, and it has given all members—including - Link to Speech |
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Public Trust in Scottish Politics
196 speeches (143,883 words) Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: None It is very cute that Stephen Kerr is jumping to the rescue of his better together colleagues. - Link to Speech 2: None I thank Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech 3: Hepburn, Jamie (SNP - Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) I hope that Stephen Kerr is not too disappointed, but I will revert back to all the reasons that I laid - Link to Speech 4: Baillie, Jackie (Lab - Dumbarton) Stephen Kerr referenced that in his speech.In the past decade we have seen the appalling way in which - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
44 speeches (28,368 words) Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) Before I take the next questioner, who will be Stephen Kerr, I remind him that the relevant criminal - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
44 speeches (28,371 words) Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) Before I take the next questioner, who will be Stephen Kerr, I remind him that the criminal case in question - Link to Speech |
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Childcare
109 speeches (143,748 words) Wednesday 27th May 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) In order to help Stephen Kerr with his arithmetic, I point out that any cuts that Conservative members - Link to Speech 2: Marra, Michael (Lab - North East Scotland) In the little exchange that took place between Bob Doris and Stephen Kerr about earmarking or ballpark - Link to Speech |
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Childcare
109 speeches (143,760 words) Wednesday 27th May 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) In order to help Stephen Kerr with his arithmetic, I point out that any cuts that Conservative members - Link to Speech 2: Marra, Michael (Lab - North East Scotland) In the little exchange that took place between Bob Doris and Stephen Kerr about earmarking or ballpark - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
11 speeches (7,374 words) Thursday 21st May 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) The nominees are Maggie Chapman, Jackie Dunbar, Stephen Kerr, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill and Graham - Link to Speech 2: Gibson, Kenneth (SNP - Cunninghame North) Therefore, the members of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body are Maggie Chapman, Jackie Dunbar, Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
30 speeches (55,054 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) During those stage 3 proceedings, Stephen Kerr sought an amendment that would require local authority - Link to Speech 2: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) During those stage 3 proceedings, Stephen Kerr sought an amendment that would require local authority - Link to Speech |
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Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
111 speeches (110,323 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Griffin, Mark (Lab - Central Scotland) I take on board the points that Murdo Fraser and Stephen Kerr are making. - Link to Speech 2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) It would therefore be unfortunate if amendment 26 is not agreed to.I turn to the point that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 3: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) Amendment 28, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is grouped with amendments 29 to 31. - Link to Speech 4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I would be grateful if Stephen Kerr could start to wind up. - Link to Speech 5: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and press or withdraw amendment 28. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
96 speeches (56,713 words) Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) opened for applications on 5 December.I appreciate the question, but that will be disappointing to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) international bus manufacturing’s increased market share in those procurement processes, to which I think Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
56 speeches (183,278 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Allan, Alasdair (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) debate, profound personal experiences and huge questions of principle are engaged—although, as Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
56 speeches (183,254 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Allan, Alasdair (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) debate, profound personal experiences and huge questions of principle are engaged—although, as Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
56 speeches (183,278 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Allan, Alasdair (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) debate, profound personal experiences and huge questions of principle are engaged—although, as Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
56 speeches (183,278 words) Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Allan, Alasdair (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) debate, profound personal experiences and huge questions of principle are engaged—although, as Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
570 speeches (626,074 words) Friday 13th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Stephen Kerr to speak to amendment 248 and the other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 249, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is grouped with amendment 113. - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 249. - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 265 will not be called, because of the pre-emption.Amendment 266 moved—[Stephen Kerr]. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
43 speeches (25,989 words) Thursday 12th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) that is exactly why we have worked with local government on a national action plan, as I said to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
660 speeches (604,883 words) Thursday 12th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr to speak to amendment 192, in the name of Fergus Ewing, and other amendments in the - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I thank Jeremy Balfour and Stephen Kerr for setting out the rationale for the amendments that they spoke - Link to Speech 3: Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Ind - Glasgow) I have listened to Liam McArthur, Elena Whitham and Stephen Kerr on this point. - Link to Speech 4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I accept the genuine way in which Stephen Kerr is arguing his case. - Link to Speech 5: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr to speak to amendment 252 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
508 speeches (539,221 words) Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Slater, Lorna (Green - Lothian) Stephen Kerr said that the judgment should rest with two doctors, as the bill currently proposes. - Link to Speech 2: Webber, Sue (Con - Lothian) First, I thank my colleague Stephen Kerr, who spoke to my amendments in group 2 yesterday.My amendments - Link to Speech 3: Hepburn, Jamie (SNP - Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) Does Stephen Kerr not recognise that different groups of people can come to different conclusions on - Link to Speech 4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I gave Stephen Kerr a response to the question that he asked. - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
433 speeches (402,431 words) Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr to speak to amendment 137, in the name of Sue Webber, and other amendments in the - Link to Speech 2: Roddick, Emma (SNP - Highlands and Islands) Will Stephen Kerr explain a little more the justification for testing whether women who seek assisted - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Liam (Con - North East Scotland) Sue Webber’s amendments in the group say specifically “are not pregnant”, but Stephen Kerr has confined - Link to Speech |
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Draft Climate Change Plan
126 speeches (149,023 words) Thursday 5th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Brown, Keith (SNP - Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) You now have the opportunity, on behalf of Stephen Kerr, who is supporting you in this, to answer the - Link to Speech 2: Brown, Keith (SNP - Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) and that, once again, that floor has been set by the Conservatives.I go back to the point that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 3: Doris, Bob (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) I say to Stephen Kerr that I will not do so during this debate, at least. - Link to Speech |
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (UK Parliament Legislation)
67 speeches (31,952 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Thomson, Michelle (SNP - Falkirk East) Stephen Kerr has a supplementary. - Link to Speech |
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Interests
3 speeches (761 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) We have received apologies from Meghan Gallacher, and we are joined by her substitute, Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech |
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Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
76 speeches (61,285 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) Stephen Kerr to wind up and press or withdraw amendment 12. - Link to Speech 2: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 14. - Link to Speech 3: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 19, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is the only amendment in the group. - Link to Speech 4: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 20. - Link to Speech 5: Burgess, Ariane (Green - Highlands and Islands) I invite Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 29. - Link to Speech |
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Accident and Emergency Services (Pressures)
50 speeches (46,999 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I accept that—that is the candour that Stephen Kerr asked for. - Link to Speech |
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Parliamentary Bureau Motions
3 speeches (1,055 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Decision Time and during Members’ Business on Wednesday 4 March 2026.That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
12 speeches (11,753 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Bureau, on a committee substitute, be agreed to.Motion agreed to,That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
12 speeches (11,970 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Bureau, on a committee substitute, be agreed to.Motion agreed to,That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Parliamentary Bureau Motions
3 speeches (1,055 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Decision Time and during Members’ Business on Wednesday 4 March 2026.That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Parliamentary Bureau Motions
3 speeches (1,055 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Decision Time and during Members’ Business on Wednesday 4 March 2026.That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
12 speeches (11,753 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Bureau, on a committee substitute, be agreed to.Motion agreed to,That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Accident and Emergency Services (Pressures)
50 speeches (46,999 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I accept that—that is the candour that Stephen Kerr asked for. - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
65 speeches (42,444 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Mr Stephen Kerr, I had not asked you to contribute to this discussion, so please resist the temptation - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
65 speeches (42,444 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Mr Stephen Kerr, I had not asked you to contribute to this discussion, so please resist the temptation - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Broadcasting
114 speeches (78,253 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Brown, Keith (SNP - Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) Stephen Kerr can take my place at those if he is keen to go to the SNP conference.We have said this stuff - Link to Speech 2: Brown, Keith (SNP - Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) Stephen Kerr can take my place at those if he is keen to go to the SNP conference.We have said this stuff - Link to Speech 3: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) The reason why I asked for us to have this broadcasting inquiry—and I think that Stephen Kerr had similar - Link to Speech 4: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) The reason why I asked for us to have this broadcasting inquiry—and I think that Stephen Kerr had similar - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
65 speeches (42,316 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Mr Stephen Kerr, I had not asked you to contribute to this discussion, so please resist the temptation - Link to Speech |
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Urgent Questions
27 speeches (17,796 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Twice, Stephen Kerr has put a question to her, and Michael Marra has put the same question to her, but - Link to Speech 2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Twice, Stephen Kerr has put a question to her, and Michael Marra has put the same question to her, but - Link to Speech |
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Budget (Scotland) (No 5) Bill: Stage 3
126 speeches (127,594 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Will Stephen Kerr give way? - Link to Speech 2: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Will Stephen Kerr give way? - Link to Speech 3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Stephen Kerr was right to say that the benefits bill is spiralling out of control. - Link to Speech 4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Stephen Kerr was right to say that the benefits bill is spiralling out of control. - Link to Speech 5: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) We heard that from Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser. - Link to Speech 6: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) We heard that from Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser. - Link to Speech |
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Business Motion
25 speeches (18,924 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) and an opportunity for members to ask her questions.I lodged that amendment, before my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) and an opportunity for members to ask her questions.I lodged that amendment, before my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) We have not heard convincing answers from the Lord Advocate to questions put by my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) We have not heard convincing answers from the Lord Advocate to questions put by my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Budget (Scotland) (No 5) Bill: Stage 3
126 speeches (127,844 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) ::Will Stephen Kerr give way? - Link to Speech 2: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) ::Will Stephen Kerr give way? - Link to Speech 3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Stephen Kerr was right to say that the benefits bill is spiralling out of control. - Link to Speech 4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Stephen Kerr was right to say that the benefits bill is spiralling out of control. - Link to Speech 5: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) We heard that from Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser. - Link to Speech 6: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) We heard that from Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser. - Link to Speech |
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Business Motion
25 speeches (18,964 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) and an opportunity for members to ask her questions.I lodged that amendment, before my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) and an opportunity for members to ask her questions.I lodged that amendment, before my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) We have not heard convincing answers from the Lord Advocate to questions put by my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) We have not heard convincing answers from the Lord Advocate to questions put by my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Urgent Questions
27 speeches (17,826 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Twice, Stephen Kerr has put a question to her, and Michael Marra has put the same question to her, but - Link to Speech 2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Twice, Stephen Kerr has put a question to her, and Michael Marra has put the same question to her, but - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
332 speeches (253,180 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr has evoked the memory of Jeremy Thorpe, bringing the sublime proceedings of this Parliament - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Stephen Kerr is entirely right—that is the history of the bill. - Link to Speech 3: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr is absolutely right. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
333 speeches (253,180 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr has evoked the memory of Jeremy Thorpe, bringing the sublime proceedings of this Parliament - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Stephen Kerr is entirely right—that is the history of the bill. - Link to Speech 3: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr is absolutely right. - Link to Speech |
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Topical Question Time
47 speeches (24,295 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) I will need to write to Stephen Kerr about the latter part of his question, because he is asking about - Link to Speech |
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Topical Question Time
47 speeches (24,295 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) I will need to write to Stephen Kerr about the latter part of his question, because he is asking about - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
332 speeches (253,758 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) ::Stephen Kerr has evoked the memory of Jeremy Thorpe, bringing the sublime proceedings of this Parliament - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) ::Stephen Kerr is entirely right—that is the history of the bill. - Link to Speech 3: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) ::Stephen Kerr is absolutely right. - Link to Speech |
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Topical Question Time
47 speeches (24,387 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) ::I will need to write to Stephen Kerr about the latter part of his question, because he is asking about - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,394 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,027 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,027 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,394 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,394 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,027 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,125 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,548 words) Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) ::Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech |
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Airports (US Military Use)
65 speeches (69,675 words) Wednesday 18th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Yes, I say to Stephen Kerr, Trump will go—but the world order will not return to the way that it was - Link to Speech |
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Airports (US Military Use)
65 speeches (69,675 words) Wednesday 18th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Yes, I say to Stephen Kerr, Trump will go—but the world order will not return to the way that it was - Link to Speech |
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Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
270 speeches (258,886 words) Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Stephen Kerr does not need to test my view. - Link to Speech 2: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) I ask Stephen Kerr not to move amendments 2, 3 and 4. - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 1. - Link to Speech 4: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) I agree with Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech |
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
122 speeches (117,939 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Slater, Lorna (Green - Lothian) I thank my colleague Stephen Kerr for pointing out that I had been up a bit too late doing my notes. - Link to Speech |
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
27 speeches (51,315 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) capitalist, a socialist, an environmentalist or a social democrat, they should support the bill, and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
27 speeches (51,315 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) capitalist, a socialist, an environmentalist or a social democrat, they should support the bill, and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
122 speeches (117,939 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Slater, Lorna (Green - Lothian) I thank my colleague Stephen Kerr for pointing out that I had been up a bit too late doing my notes. - Link to Speech |
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Budget Scrutiny 2026-27
77 speeches (53,305 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Stevenson, Collette (SNP - East Kilbride) Scottish Government by Julie Humphreys, director for tackling child poverty and social justice; Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech 2: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) I will bring in Stephen Kerr in a minute, because that issue has a direct impact on what has been happening - Link to Speech 3: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) in the agency who can be brought in to assist with decisions in difficult cases.I will bring in Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
99 speeches (41,271 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I agree with an element of what Stephen Kerr said—that we live in a very fair and open economy. - Link to Speech |
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Hospitality
127 speeches (73,154 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber |
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Portfolio Question Time
99 speeches (41,271 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I agree with an element of what Stephen Kerr said—that we live in a very fair and open economy. - Link to Speech |
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Hospitality
127 speeches (73,154 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber |
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Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
199 speeches (131,222 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Fergus (Ind - Inverness and Nairn) They do not really bear too much repetition.I do think that Stephen Kerr, Michelle Thomson and others - Link to Speech 2: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) As my colleague Stephen Kerr said, is this a country we want to bring up our daughters and granddaughters - Link to Speech 3: Regan, Ash (Ind - Edinburgh Eastern) There have been excellent speeches from Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Fergus Ewing and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
45 speeches (34,461 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I am clear—I have made these points repeatedly, most frequently in my interactions with Stephen Kerr—that - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
45 speeches (34,461 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I am clear—I have made these points repeatedly, most frequently in my interactions with Stephen Kerr—that - Link to Speech |
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Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
199 speeches (131,204 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Fergus (Ind - Inverness and Nairn) They do not really bear too much repetition.I do think that Stephen Kerr, Michelle Thomson and others - Link to Speech 2: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) As my colleague Stephen Kerr said, is this a country we want to bring up our daughters and granddaughters - Link to Speech 3: Regan, Ash (Ind - Edinburgh Eastern) There have been excellent speeches from Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Fergus Ewing and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Historic Environment Scotland
242 speeches (83,438 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) by email on 12 and 29 August.On 11 November, in Parliament, there was an urgent question from Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
106 speeches (45,340 words) Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I ask Stephen Kerr, in particular, to refrain from shouting from a sedentary position.Cabinet secretary - Link to Speech |
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,484 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) I will not give Stephen Kerr a tutorial, but I note that blockchain is referred to a lot and is used - Link to Speech 2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I suspect that Stephen Kerr might just be trying to fill his time by encouraging others to do it for - Link to Speech |
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,478 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) I will not give Stephen Kerr a tutorial, but I note that blockchain is referred to a lot and is used - Link to Speech 2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I suspect that Stephen Kerr might just be trying to fill his time by encouraging others to do it for - Link to Speech |
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,478 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) I will not give Stephen Kerr a tutorial, but I note that blockchain is referred to a lot and is used - Link to Speech 2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I suspect that Stephen Kerr might just be trying to fill his time by encouraging others to do it for - Link to Speech |
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Section 22 Report: “The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland”
101 speeches (55,050 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) I am conscious of time, but I think that there is interest in this issue, so I will move on to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech |
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Budget Scrutiny 2026-27
144 speeches (64,323 words) Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I have had indications from Willie Coffey, Stephen Kerr and Kevin Stewart that they wish to ask questions - Link to Speech |
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Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill
40 speeches (63,226 words) Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) Skills planning, which Stephen Kerr talked about at length today, was a critical recommendation in the - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 25th June 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Motion: Membership of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit - Main Chamber 1. Stephen Kerr (S7M-00455) Scottish Commission for Public Audit That the Parliament agrees to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body’s proposal to appoint Miles Briggs, Michael Marra, Jenni Minto and Kate Nevens to be members of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit. Further details available for S7M-00455 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 25th June 2026 Scottish Government Debate: Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population - Main Chamber 1. Neil Gray (S7M-00469) Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population That the Parliament recognises the scale and complexity of the current prison population, which is above the design and operational capacity of the estate and causes significant associated operational and safety risks for prison staff; notes that Scotland has one of the highest prison populations in western Europe; acknowledges the underlying drivers, including the growing number of individuals convicted of serious violent and sexual offences who receive longer sentences, reflecting progress in how the justice system supports victims and holds offenders to account; notes that the cost per prisoner per year to the public purse is £52,000; recognises the importance of effective rehabilitation to reduce re-offending and to benefit the communities that individuals return to; agrees that public safety is paramount and that it is vital that victims are supported and have confidence in the justice system, and agrees, therefore, that a balanced package of measures to increase capacity in the prison estate, expand effective community sentencing, and enact preventative measures to stop people entering or re-entering the prison system, are necessary to achieve a sustainable prison population now and in the future. Further details available for S7M-00469 2. Pauline McNeill (S7M-00469.2) Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population As an amendment to motion S7M-00469, in the name of Neil Gray (Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population), insert at end "; is concerned that the current prison population crisis is chronically hampering effective rehabilitation; calls on the Scottish Government to increase its investment in GPS technology and speed up its roll out, and notes that the current approach to rehabilitation, community justice and early release is failing to address the prison population crisis. Further details available for S7M-00469.2 3. Amanda Bland (S7M-00469.1) Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population As an amendment to motion S7M-00469, in the name of Neil Gray (Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population), leave out from “acknowledges” to end, and insert "notes that data on prison population published in 2025 show that 63% of current prisoners have been incarcerated before, highlighting the highly cyclical nature of the prison population; expresses concern that the Scottish Government has sought to attribute the unsustainable prison population to external factors, while not fully acknowledging the extent to which failings in both its rehabilitation programme and its approach to tackling the longer term issues have a comparatively much bigger impact; agrees that these failings, combined with the use of early release, put the public at increased risk, and resolves that more intensive support is required to support individuals out of a life of crime and offending, alongside the introduction of minimum sentences for crimes as a stronger deterrent." Further details available for S7M-00469.1 4. Maggie Chapman (S7M-00469.3) Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population As an amendment to S7M-00469, in the name of Neil Gray (Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population), leave out from second “operational” to end and insert “human rights and safety risks for staff and prisoners; further recognises the importance of prioritising harm reduction across the justice system; believes that incarceration should always be the last resort, once all other alternatives have been exhausted; notes that Scotland has one of the highest prison populations in western Europe, including a disproportionate remand population; acknowledges the underlying drivers, including poverty, inequality, homelessness and experience of the care system; notes that the cost per prisoner per year to the public purse is £52,200; recognises the need for effective rehabilitation to reduce offending and re-offending and to benefit the communities that individuals return to; agrees that public safety is paramount and that it is vital that victims and survivors should be at the heart of the justice system, and must be supported and have confidence in it, and agrees, therefore, that a balanced package of measures to expand effective community sentencing and other alternatives to prison, such as restorative justice, bail supervision and supported accommodation, and to enact preventative measures to stop people entering or re-entering the prison system, including sustained investment in housing, mental health services, youth work, addiction services and community support, as part of a transformative justice approach, are necessary to achieve a sustainable prison population now and in the future.” Further details available for S7M-00469.3 5. Stephen Kerr (S7M-00469.5) Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population As an amendment to S7M-00469, in the name of Neil Gray (Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population), leave out from “acknowledges the underlying drivers” to end, and insert "recognises that the current pressures on Scotland's prison estate were repeatedly highlighted by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons and were described as 'not unexpected'; notes that prison overcrowding did not emerge suddenly but follows years of warnings regarding prison capacity, rehabilitation, safety and prisoner welfare; rejects any suggestion that the current situation is unavoidable; notes with concern that more than a quarter of Scotland's prison population is comprised of remand prisoners awaiting the conclusion of court proceedings; believes that persistent court backlogs and delays across the justice system are significant contributors to prison overcrowding and are preventing victims, witnesses and accused individuals from obtaining timely justice; notes that over 1,300 foreign national offenders are currently held within Scotland's prison estate and believes that greater use should be made of appropriate repatriation arrangements; expresses alarm at the record number of deaths in custody, including a record number of suicides; recognises the impact that overcrowding is having on rehabilitation, purposeful activity and public protection; agrees that public safety, justice for victims and confidence in the rule of law must remain paramount; believes that Scottish Ministers must set out the reasons why repeated warnings regarding overcrowding, remand levels, deaths in custody and prison conditions were not acted upon sooner; further believes that achieving a sustainable prison population requires action to reduce court delays, address the high remand population, improve access to rehabilitation and offender programmes, increase the effective repatriation of foreign national offenders where appropriate, and provide sufficient prison capacity to meet operational demand, and believes that the long-term sustainability of Scotland's prison population depends upon addressing the underlying causes of overcrowding rather than relying on the early release of prisoners as a substitute for effective management of the justice system." Further details available for S7M-00469.5 6. Yi-pei Chou Turvey (S7M-00469.4) Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population As an amendment to motion S7M-00469 in the name of Neil Gray (Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population), insert at end "; further notes the persistently high remand population and the contribution that court delays and wider pressures within the justice system have on overcrowding in the prison estate; believes that public protection, rehabilitation, alternatives to custody and a reduction in reoffending must be pursued together rather than in competition with one another; further believes that investment in addiction treatment, mental health services, supported housing and effective community justice are essential to reducing offending and easing the pressure on prisons, and calls on the Scottish Government to publish a long-term strategy for achieving a sustainable prison population that commands public confidence and adequately supports victims and their rights to information, protection and safety." 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Tuesday 23rd June 2026 General Questions - Main Chamber 1. David Smith (S7O-00098) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the approval of licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments, in light of their potential impact on North Sea jobs and oil and gas tax revenues. 2. Duncan Massey (S7O-00099) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on service users of delays of up to 28 weeks in the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman allocating complaints to a reviewer. 3. Kim Schmulian (S7O-00100) To ask the Scottish Government, following the recently closed public consultation into the future of the Woodside Viaducts, which support a section of the M8 in Glasgow, what further consultation has taken place with key stakeholders regarding preferred options and associated costs for the delivery of this major project. 4. Finlay Carson (S7O-00101) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders to support the maintenance of banking services in rural areas. 5. Joe Long (S7O-00102) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of people with learning disabilities and complex needs who remain in inappropriate hospital placements, eight years on from its report, Coming Home. Submitting member has a registered interest. 6. Kate Campbell (S7O-00103) To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its approach to promoting the wellbeing of children and young people, what assessment it has made of the potential impact of a four-day school week on opportunities for activities outwith formal education. 7. Stephen Kerr (S7O-00104) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to improve openness, transparency and accountability across the public sector. 8. Jack Middleton (S7O-00105) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with NHS Grampian regarding the status of the Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Cancer Centre. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 4th June 2026 1:30 p.m. General Questions - Main Chamber 1. Marie McNair (S7O-00010) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to curb vaping among young people. 2. David Barratt (S7O-00011) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to bring forward the delivery of a new Lochgelly Health Centre before 2031. 3. Patrick Harvie (S7O-00012) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to address harm caused by disinformation and conspiracy theories, including climate denial propaganda. 4. Maggie Chapman (S7O-00013) To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to address reported concerns that implementing recent Equalities and Human Rights Commission guidance on single sex spaces will put at increased risk both transgender people and cisgender people who present in gender non-conforming ways. 5. Clare Haughey (S7O-00014) To ask the Scottish Government how it will support Police Scotland and local authorities to tackle youth disorder over the summer months. 6. Stephen Kerr (S7O-00015) To ask the Scottish Government what actions it will take to help ensure clear and transparent sentencing. 7. Alan Brown (S7O-00016) To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of future journey times on cross-border services between Scotland and London once HS2 is operational, including how passenger service and demand will be affected. 8. Laura Moodie (S7O-00017) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Stagecoach regarding the reported ongoing punctuality and cancellation issues affecting the X74 service between Dumfries and Glasgow, including what steps are being taken to ensure value for money when services fall below acceptable reliability standards. 9. Michael Marra (S7O-00018) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there should be parity of access to justice for all former patients affected by the actions of Sam Eljamel, regardless of whether treatment was received through NHS Tayside or privately. 10. Ariane Burgess (S7O-00019) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported growing number of people swimming in Scotland's open waters, what consideration it is giving to introducing legislation equivalent to the Clean Water Bill that is being brought forward by the UK Government. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 18th March 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government - Main Chamber The Presiding Officer has grouped the following questions: Finance and Local Government - Questions 5 and 7. Portfolio: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic 1. Sharon Dowey (S6O-05648) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on business confidence and investment of non-domestic rates threshold having limited movement since 2020-21. 2. Paul O'Kane (S6O-05649) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support high streets and town centres in the West Scotland region, in light of reported issues, including high vacancy rates. 3. Murdo Fraser (S6O-05650) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to expand the availability of venture capital funding to aid business growth. 4. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05651) To ask the Scottish Government what further support provisions will be available to Alexander Dennis following the expiration of the current £4 million support package this month. Submitting member has a registered interest. 5. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05652) To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses facing higher energy prices and other increased costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East. 6. Oliver Mundell (S6O-05653) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support Dumfries town centre. 7. Alexander Stewart (S6O-05654) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason, despite an increase in the number of businesses pledging to pay the real Living Wage, the percentage of people actually being paid the real Living Wage or more has been decreasing for three consecutive years. 8. Humza Yousaf (S6O-05655) [Not Lodged] Portfolio: Finance and Local Government 1. Gillian Mackay (S6O-05656) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a licensing system for local authorities to address the growing number of vaping shops. 2. Roz McCall (S6O-05657) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its Budget 2026-27 on the ability of local authorities, including Perth and Kinross Council, to meet rising demand for services. 3. Sue Webber (S6O-05658) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of its local government funding settlement on the condition of roads across the Lothian region, in light of the City of Edinburgh Council, for example, facing an £86 million repair backlog. 4. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05659) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Audit Scotland’s recent statement that local authorities will face a budget gap of nearly £1 billion by 2027, what action it is taking to provide additional support to third sector organisations that prevent and respond to rent and council tax arrears. 5. Carol Mochan (S6O-05660) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how its Budget 2026-27 delivers fair funding for health and social care services across the country, including in South Scotland. 6. Michael Matheson (S6O-05661) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support local authorities, including Falkirk Council, to deliver vital services, including those aimed at reducing child poverty. 7. Katy Clark (S6O-05662) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that its Budget 2026-27 adequately funds health and social care partnerships to deliver services, including social care. 8. Neil Bibby (S6O-05663) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to council tax increases approved by local authorities across Scotland for 2026-27. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 12th March 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills 1. Douglas Ross (S6O-05635) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether colleges should have borrowing powers and how any such powers would be delivered. 2. Finlay Carson (S6O-05636) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas. 3. Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05637) To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in the defence, aerospace and space sectors. 4. Jamie Hepburn (S6O-05638) To ask the Scottish Government how much has been invested in schools in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth constituency through the Schools for the Future programme and the Learning Estate Investment Programme. 5. Paul Sweeney (S6O-05639) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will meet with stakeholders to discuss school provision and safe travel routes in Robroyston. 6. Keith Brown (S6O-05640) [Not Lodged] 7. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05641) To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships. 8. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05642) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to reduce the number of violent and disruptive incidents in schools. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 5th March 2026 noon First Minister’s Questions - Main Chamber 1. Russell Findlay (S6F-04718) Question to be taken in Chamber. 2. Anas Sarwar (S6F-04719) Question to be taken in Chamber. 3. Ross Greer (S6F-04720) Question to be taken in Chamber. 4. Kenneth Gibson (S6F-04721) To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement. 5. Stephen Kerr (S6F-04723) To ask the First Minister, in light of the recently published Commission on School Reform manifesto warning that the curriculum for excellence has been poorly implemented and is harming long-term prospects, what the Scottish Government's position is on whether a lack of clear, nationally specified curriculum content and standards has contributed to declining attainment and inconsistency across Scotland’s schools. 6. Katy Clark (S6F-04731) To ask the First Minister, in light of the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day being equal rights and equal justice, what action the Scottish Government is taking to improve the legal rights of women and girls. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026 5:10 p.m. 11th Meeting, 2026 (Session 6) The committee will meet at 5:10pm at T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room and will be broadcast on www.scottishparliament.tv. 1. Declaration of interests: If required, Stephen Kerr will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will, if required, continue its consideration of the Bill at Stage 2. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Jenny Mouncer on 85980 or at [email protected] View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 Topical Questions - Main Chamber 1. Evelyn Tweed (S6T-02909) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with SEPA and Scottish Water regarding the serious diesel pollution incident that has taken place in the River Dochart and the environmental risk to the wider River Tay system following reports that diesel spread to Loch Tay over the weekend. 2. Stephen Kerr (S6T-02910) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported disclosure that £96.2 million has been spent by NHS Scotland on damages, legal expenses and associated costs linked to maternity and obstetric care. 3. Jamie Greene (S6T-02917) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Audit Scotland will investigate investment arrangements at ScotWind. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 19th February 2026 2:30 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills 1. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05539) To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any link between social media use and violent disruption in classrooms in Scotland. 2. Emma Roddick (S6O-05540) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Education (Scotland) Act 2025, how the new body, Qualifications Scotland, will ensure that the Learner Interest Committee is representative of all of Scotland, including rural and island areas and neurodivergent learners. 3. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05541) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting apprenticeships for care experienced young people, particularly in rural and island areas. 4. Alasdair Allan (S6O-05542) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Childminding Association regarding the improvement of access to childcare across the Western Isles, both for children under three and three- to five-year-olds. 5. Emma Harper (S6O-05543) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle racism in secondary schools. 6. Sue Webber (S6O-05544) To ask the Scottish Government what the education secretary's position is on concerns that, in light of the national review timeline, victims of grooming gangs may have to wait up to 18 months before ministers decide whether to establish a full public inquiry. 7. Katy Clark (S6O-05545) [Not Lodged] 8. Jamie Hepburn (S6O-05546) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of its draft Budget 2026-27 on the college sector. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026 Topical Questions - Main Chamber Jackie Baillie (S6T-02884) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that a former Chief Nursing Officer offered the parents of Sophia Smith £20,000 and a holiday following her death in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in 2017. Stephen Kerr (S6T-02885) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the final report and recommendations of the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission, in light of the reported high levels of public concern regarding the findings. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 5th February 2026 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber Mark Ruskell (S6O-05467) To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the safety of people seeking asylum who are housed in hotels across Perth. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05468) To ask the Scottish Government what the implications of its draft Budget 2026-27 are for the provision of a new medical centre for Lochgelly. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05469) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what work it is doing to improve access to thrombectomy services across the Scottish Borders. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05470) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether voluntary reporting of mortality data in the salmon farming industry provides sufficient transparency and animal welfare protection. Sue Webber (S6O-05471) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in the current parliamentary session on preventing gender-based violence in relation to non-fatal strangulation. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05472) To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that the local authorities involved with the RAAC Housing Leadership Group are engaging appropriately and are including residents and RAAC campaigners in their activities. Colin Beattie (S6O-05473) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Action 20 of the Housing to 2040 strategy to "streamline and accelerate the adaptations system". Stephen Kerr (S6O-05474) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the culture of whistleblowing in the NHS. Submitting member has a registered interest. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 5th February 2026 9 a.m. 5th Meeting, 2026 (Session 6) The committee will meet at 9:00am at T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room and will be broadcast on www.scottishparliament.tv. 1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. 2. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2026-27 from— Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Julie Humphreys, Director Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice, Stephen Kerr, Director for Social Security, and Adele Corner, Finance Lead, Social Justice, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] from— Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Kyle Murray, Procedural and International Policy Team Leader, and Alex MacNeil, Solicitor, Social Security Futures and New Benefits Branch, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: Shirley-Anne Somerville (Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice) to move—S6M-20455—That the Social Justice and Social Security Committee recommends that the Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved. 5. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27: The Committee will consider the evidence heard under item 2. 6. Job Start Payment: The Committee will consider its approach to scrutiny. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Diane Barr on 85220 or at [email protected] View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 29th January 2026 2:15 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Martin Whitfield (S6O-05443) [Not Lodged] Alexander Stewart (S6O-05444) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of permanent teaching posts for newly qualified teachers. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05445) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the recruitment of teachers in rural areas. Willie Rennie (S6O-05446) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure stable, long-term employment, in light of recent reports that only one in four newly qualified teachers secured permanent posts in 2024-25. George Adam (S6O-05447) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05448) To ask the Scottish Government how many new teachers, who qualified in the last three years, are now in permanent teaching posts. James Dornan (S6O-05449) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas. Michael Matheson (S6O-05450) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 29th January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Martin Whitfield (S6O-05443) [Not Lodged] Alexander Stewart (S6O-05444) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of permanent teaching posts for newly qualified teachers. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05445) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the recruitment of teachers in rural areas. Willie Rennie (S6O-05446) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure stable, long-term employment, in light of recent reports that only one in four newly qualified teachers secured permanent posts in 2024-25. George Adam (S6O-05447) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05448) To ask the Scottish Government how many new teachers, who qualified in the last three years, are now in permanent teaching posts. James Dornan (S6O-05449) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas. Michael Matheson (S6O-05450) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 22nd January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing - Main Chamber Portfolio: Social Justice and Housing Bob Doris (S6O-05411) To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities to investigate short-term lets that are operating without planning permission or registration. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05412) To ask the Scottish Government how many people in 2024-25 no longer received the Scottish Child Payment because they moved off benefits. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05413) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to respond to the housing emergency in Fife. Tim Eagle (S6O-05414) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many new homes have been delivered as a result of the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund. Maurice Golden (S6O-05415) To ask the Scottish Government what measures it has taken to address household food insecurity. Clare Adamson (S6O-05416) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to coordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support. Marie McNair (S6O-05417) To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to promote the take-up of Pension Age Disability Payment. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05418) To ask the Scottish Government what impact the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 will have on social security in Scotland. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |