'If I hear something from a patient that is endangering life, I will be going straight to the top.' Those are the words of Karen Titchener, Patient Safety Commissioner on the subject of whistleblowing. Watch this week's Health Committee meeting in full: https://ow.ly/Gynh50Y9PkA

Yesterday, the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee asked Cab Sec @fionahyslop.bsky.social about plans for the scale up of electric vehicles in the draft Climate Change Plan. Here, the Cab Sec says that the rapid uptake of EV cars & vans ‘characterises’ the transport element of the Plan👇

First Minister's Questions is LIVE in the chamber. Watch now: https://ow.ly/IFCZ50Y9eVR

A new report by the Health, Social Care & Sport Committee considers ADHD and autism pathways and support. The Committee calls for urgent Scottish Government action to deliver a national plan that ensures autistic people and people with ADHD can access support across every health board in Scotland.

.Clare Haughey will celebrate the 900th Anniversary of Rutherglen as a Royal Burgh in her Members' Business Debate this afternoon. Watch live on SPTV at approx 12:45pm https://ow.ly/gsjU50Y7FFK

Today's business in the Chamber includes: 🟣 General Questions 11.40am 🟣 First Minister’s Questions 12pm 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport 2pm 🟣 Stage 1: Ecocide (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Stage 1: Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Culture 9am 🟣 Social Justice 9am Watch online: https://ow.ly/na2p50Y8GJF

This evening will see Bill Kidd MSP raise awareness of the significant mental health impact that cell therapies such as stem cell transplant and CAR-T can have on patients and their families during his Members' Business Debate. Watch live on SPTV at approx 5:45pm https://ow.ly/oUYS50Y7BTh

2. Finlay Carson will ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in light of the concerns raised by the Patient Safety Commissioner at the meeting of the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee regarding transparency and risk mitigation in relation to maternity services in Wigtownshire.

I've selected 2 Urgent Questions for this afternoon. 1. Liam Kerr will ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the consultation on its proposal to reduce the automatic early release point for certain short-term prisoners from 40% to 30% of their sentence.

Today's business in the Chamber includes: 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government 🟣 Scottish Conservative Debate: Finance / Economy 🟣 Scottish Conservative Debate: Finance and Local Government 🟣 Decision Time Watch live: https://ow.ly/tJl850Y7tT2

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Education 9am 🟣 Rural Affairs 9am 🟣 Economy 9.30am 🟣 Public Audit 9.30am 🟣 Justice 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/TLfq50Y7tGN

[email protected] will raise awareness of the action plan for the Scottish games sector in his Members' Business Debate this evening. Watch live on SPTV from apppx 6.20pm https://ow.ly/6ohz50Y86Be

Subject to Parliament's approval, there will be a Motion of Condolence to mark the death of Lord Jim Wallace, who was an MP for Shetland and Orkney and the first ever MSP for Orkney, and the first Deputy First Minister of Scotland. Watch live shortly after 2pm https://ow.ly/CNUf50Y88HN

Subject to Parliament's approval,today's business in the Chamber is expected to include: 🟣 Motion of Condolence 🟣 Stage 1 Debate: Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Stage 1 Debate: Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Decision Time Watch live: https://ow.ly/lBbX50Y86No

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Net Zero 8.45am 🟣 Finance 9am 🟣 Health 9.15am 🟣 Local Government 9.30am 🟣 Delegated Powers 9.45am 🟣 Equalities 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/XzZ050Y7tuw

The Health Committee has called for urgent national action to improve ADHD and autism assessment and support pathways across Scotland. They want to see a comprehensive review of assessment processes across all areas, leading to a National Standard. Read their report: https://ow.ly/Q4wk50Y7zH8

🎧 Catch up on FMQs with our weekly podcast. Search for Scottish Parliament wherever you get your podcast or listen via this link: https://ow.ly/vHm950Y5nXE

🌱 Free event at The Scottish Parliament 🗣️ Scotland at the Crossroads: Net Zero and the Next Parliament Join a panel of leading experts as we explore how the next Parliament could reshape climate policy and drive progress on the Climate Change Plan. 📅 Monday, 16 February 🎫 https://ow.ly/ERbX50Y5lm0

Following the death of former Deputy First Minister The Rt Hon Lord Jim Wallace, flags are flying at half-mast at The Scottish Parliament.

🔎⚽ Sport and the Power of Soft Power 📍 The Scottish Parliament 📅 Monday, 16 February, entry at 4.45pm Join us for a panel on soft power, geopolitics and Scotland on the world stage. https://ow.ly/9uWY50Y5jo1

I am so sad to hear the news of Jim Wallace’s passing. Jim gave so freely of his time, experience and expertise, and I was grateful for his support. On behalf of all @parliament.scot, our most sincere condolences to Rosie and all of Jim’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

🎧 Podcast now available | Listen back to this week's FMQs 🔊 Search for 'The Scottish Parliament' on your podcast app of choice, or click here: https://ow.ly/fm4O50Y5nZs

The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill is: ✅Yes - 90 ❌No - 26 🟣Abstain - 0 The bill is therefore passed. You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/u7yV50Y5zOP

This week, the Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee visited Mindroom as part of their neurodivergence inquiry. They discussed the employment challenges faced by neurodivergent people and how some organisations provide support. Learn more about the inquiry: https://ow.ly/6uJt50Y5uIn

In the second Members' Business today @michellethomson.bsky.social will raise awareness of Building Links with Bhutan. 📺Watch Live on SPTV https://ow.ly/yEEe50Y4lwO

This week, Convener of the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee @1edmountain.bsky.social asked whether, in the absence of an energy strategy for Scotland, the Climate Change Plan provides enough clarity for future investment in the sector. Here's what the witnesses had to say 👇

The Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is supportive of a Bill which would mean cosmetic treatments such as fillers, Botox & chemical peels would be regulated. But the Committee wants to see more support for businesses potentially impacted by the legislation. Read the report: ow.ly/CQPI50Y5qN6

Kenneth Gibson MSP will raise awareness of Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, Bridging Generations, in his Member's Business Debate at 12:45pm today. 📺 Watch live on SPTV https://ow.ly/8X8v50Y4liV

Today's business in the Chamber includes: 🟣 First Minister’s Questions 🟣 Stage 1 Debate: Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Stage 1 Debate: Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill Watch live: https://ow.ly/CCeV50Y5iOm

Today's business in the Chamber includes: 🟣 Scottish Labour Debate: The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals 🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Decision Time 9.30pm Watch live: https://ow.ly/OPi450Y4jXI

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Rural Affairs 9am 🟣 Citizen Participation and Public Petitions 9.30am 🟣 Economy 9.30am 🟣 Education 9.30am 🟣 Public Audit 9.30am 🟣 Justice 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/kBXu50Y3LpB

Today's business in the Chamber includes: 🟣 Time for Reflection: Emily Stephen and Julian Staniszewski, Holocaust Educational Trust Ambassadors 🟣 Topical Questions 🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Decision Time Watch live: https://ow.ly/bNFI50Y3Lyk

The Health, Social Care & Sport Committee backed a Bill which aims to regulate the non-surgical procedures industry including cosmetic treatments such as fillers, Botox and microneedling. It would make it illegal for under-18s to access these treatments. Read the Stage 1 report: ow.ly/ACTA50Y4bpB

🔴 Watch today's Topical Questions live from 14:05 online on Facebook or SPTV 👇 Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottishparl... SPTV: www.scottishparliament.tv

2. Murdo Fraser MSP to ask The Scottish Government what it will do following the finding from UKHospitality Scotland that licensed premises face an average 86% increase in non-domestic rates due to the current revaluation.

I have selected 3 topical questions to be asked in @parliament.scot today. 1. Jackie Baillie MSP to ask The Scottish Government for its response to reports that then health secretary, Shona Robison, u-turned on a promise of an independent audit of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Finance 8:30am 🟣 Net Zero 9am 🟣 Health 9:15am 🟣 Local Government 9:30am 🟣 Delegated Powers 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/z1kc50Y3Lfo

🆕 Elements of a Bill to update Scotland's FOI law – in place for 20 years – have not been sufficiently considered or laid out, the SPPA Committee has reported. The Convener Martin Whitfield MSP says the Scottish Government should take the lead in FOI reform. Report: https://ow.ly/2UiB50Y3OK0

"It was desperation." Last week, the Equalities Committee met to hear about about neurodivergence from autistic disabled people’s organisations and ADHD organisations. Watch the full session: https://ow.ly/kRWp50Y3EFX

In his Members’ Business today, Liam McArthur will lead a debate on the implementation of the Future Farming Investment Scheme. 📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/xPzs50Y0x6v 📺 Watch live from 5pm: https://ow.ly/wUgm50Y0x6x

📺First Minister's Questions is now live in the Chamber 👇 https://ow.ly/p5mK50Y16iT

Today's business includes: 🟣 FMQs 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing 🟣 Stage 1 Debate: Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill Watch live: https://ow.ly/4gHw50Y0xMh

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣 Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture at 8:30am 🟣 Social Justice and Social Security at 9am 🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments at 9:30am Watch online: https://ow.ly/wrIC50Y0xnA

In his Members’ Business today, Tim Eagle MSP will lead a debate on supporting Scotland’s bridges and their role in connecting communities across the country. 📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/V4Gu50Y0x0p 📺 Watch live from 4:40pm: https://ow.ly/ke4w50Y0x0o

Today's business includes: 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care 🟣 Finance and Public Administration Committee Debate: Scottish Budget 2026-27 Watch live: https://ow.ly/5e2q50Y013r

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Economy and Fair Work at 8:30am 🟣 Criminal Justice at 9am 🟣 Rural Affairs and Islands at 9am 🟣 Citizen Participation and Public Petitions at 9:30am 🟣 Education, Children and Young People at 9:30am 🟣 Public Audit at 9:30am Watch: https://ow.ly/TUiY50Y06jW

The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill is: ✅Yes - 75 ❌No - 46 🟣Abstain - 0 The bill is therefore passed. You can find out more online at https://ow.ly/ak5450Y0mGU

Today's business includes: 🟣 Parliamentary Bureau Motions 🟣 Topical Questions 🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill Watch live: https://ow.ly/uEzA50XZJUi

3. Liam Kerr MSP to ask The Scottish Government what its response is to reports that grooming gangs are targeting children living in residential care homes in Scotland. Watch from 2.05pm: www.scottishparliament.tv