Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

Portfolio Questions Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Fulton MacGregor S6O-05419 1. To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to the Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle sector. Tess White S6O-05420 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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 were considered. John Mason S6O-05424 6. 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 7. To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Arctic Circle Assembly. Richard Leonard S6O-05426 8. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the United States Consul General in Edinburgh to discuss Scotland's international strategy. Justice and Home Affairs Willie Coffey S6O-05427 1. To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will support community justice services. Finlay Carson S6O-05428 2. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of access to justice services in rural areas. Rona Mackay S6O-05429 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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 7. To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the prison estate is segregated by sex. Evelyn Tweed S6O-05434 8. To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence. followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals Anas Sarwar S6M-20561 That the Parliament condemns the culture of secrecy and cover-up that has hidden the truth from patients, families and campaigners and denied them justice in many NHS scandals in Scotland in recent years; recognises that, as the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry draws to a close, many serious questions remain regarding the decision-making process and the role of the Scottish Government; considers that political decision making should be considered by the inquiry, and calls for the Scottish Ministers to authorise the immediate full disclosure and preservation of all communications connected to the contaminated water and inadequate ventilation system and the premature opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, as well as any subsequent communications relating to the handling of the infection and its cover-up. Further details available for S6M-20561 Neil Gray S6M-20561.1 As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “pays tribute to the brave patients, families and whistleblowers who have campaigned tirelessly for justice in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry; recognises the pain, trauma and grief faced by patients and their families at the heart of this inquiry, and notes that the inquiry was established in 2019 to ensure that every individual impacted is able to get the truth that they deserve; notes the fundamental importance of the independence of inquiries, which are enshrined in legislation, under the control of an independent chair, and which operate transparently, reaching conclusions that are not to be influenced by ministers or other vested interests, and agrees, therefore, that the independent Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Chair must be given the time and space to consider all the available evidence.” Further details available for S6M-20561.1 Brian Whittle S6M-20561.2 As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), insert at end “; notes with concern the impact on patients, staff and others resulting from the ongoing questions about the safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; calls on the Scottish Government to provide clear and explicit guarantees to the public that any issues raised by patients, families and whistleblowers are listened to and fully investigated; believes that the repeated lack of candour by both NHS boards and the Scottish Government in respect of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and other scandals is unacceptable; further believes that this lack of openness has placed a greater burden on patients, families and NHS staff and contributed to a growing loss of public trust, and calls, therefore, on Nicola Sturgeon to request to make a personal statement, with questions and answers, to the Scottish Parliament, given her role as Cabinet Secretary for Health and First Minister during the construction and opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.” Further details available for S6M-20561.2 Gillian Mackay S6M-20561.3 As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), insert at end "; acknowledges that recent revelations surrounding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will have been distressing for patients, their families and staff; understands that this could create uncertainty and fear regarding the safety of Scotland's hospitals and negatively impact staff morale; recognises that patient privacy has to be given the greatest consideration in the publication of any materials, and calls for the Scottish Government to outline how it will urgently restore confidence into the services delivered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde." Further details available for S6M-20561.3 followed by First Minister’s Statement: Update on the MV Bella-1 followed by Motion on Legislative Consent: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill – UK Legislation Gillian Martin S6M-20560 That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 22 November 2025, so far as these matters fall within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament or alter the executive competence of the Scottish Ministers, should be considered by the UK Parliament. Further details available for S6M-20560 followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill Gillian Martin S6M-20549 That the Parliament agrees that the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-20549 followed by Decision Time