Meeting of the Parliament

Time for Reflection Frank Strang, Founder, Scotland’s Four Words of Hope followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by General Questions 1. Marie McNair S7O-00301 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with NASUWT and other campaigners regarding asbestos in school buildings. 2. Holly Bruce S7O-00302 [Not Lodged] 3. Murdo Fraser S7O-00303 To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to implement a universal library offer, as recommended by the Scottish Library Information Commission in its report on how public libraries are supported, measured and funded. 4. Senga Beresford S7O-00304 To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding when the public inquiry into the response to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation will begin. 5. Craig Hoy S7O-00305 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of its plans to replace the 14 territorial NHS boards with two strategic health boards on healthcare provision in Dumfriesshire, including access to locally delivered services. 6. Alexander Burnett S7O-00306 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of projected costs and savings associated with its proposed restructuring of local government. 7. David Green S7O-00307 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to democratically empower communities across rural Scotland. 8. Patrick Harvie S7O-00308 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will develop a strategy to respond to disinformation. followed by First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Empowering Communities and Strengthening Local Democracy followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: Breast Cancer Now Wear It Pink Day 2026 1. Clare Adamson S7M-00708 That the Parliament recognises Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink Day 2026, which takes place on 23 October, and commends the vital work of Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity; acknowledges the success of the Wear It Pink campaign, which has raised over £45 million since its inception in 2002 for lifesaving breast cancer research and care; notes the calls encouraging people across Scotland to wear pink and fundraise on the day; pays special tribute to the late Christina McKelvie MSP, a dear friend and colleague, whose commitment to breast cancer awareness, equality and compassion continues to inspire; understands that around 4,800 people in Scotland are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and that early detection, timely treatment and ongoing support are vital to improving outcomes and helping achieve the charity’s goal that, by 2050, everyone with breast cancer will live and live well; notes the view that there is a need for continued investment in research, improved access to care and increasing awareness of secondary breast cancer, for which, it understands, there is currently no cure, and believes that campaigns such as Wear It Pink can make a real difference to those affected by breast cancer, now and in the future. Submitting member has a registered interest. Further details available for S7M-00708