📢 Changes are proposed to Scotland’s FOI laws. The Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill aims to make it easier to access information and hold public services to account. Listen to Standards Committee Convener Martin Whitfield and have your say. 🔗 yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...

🛥️Today, Net Zero Committee Convener @1edmountain.bsky.social, and @monicalennon.bsky.social met with the senior leadership team at Ferguson Marine for an overview of the shipping operations and an update on progress for the delivery of Glen Rosa (Hull 802). Here's what the Convener has to say👇

In her Members’ Business today, @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social will lead a debate on the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Scotland. 📑 Full motion: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... 📺 Watch live from 12pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣 FMQs 🟣 Members' Business @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social: Increasing Frequency and Intensity of Wildfires 🟣 Ministerial Statement: Improving Care on the Isle of Skye See what else is on: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today, a Motion of Condolence will be debated following the death of former Presiding Officer Sir George Reid MSP. Watch live from 2pm: www.scottishparliament.tv The online book of condolence remains open until 5pm tomorrow for messages of sympathy: feedback.parliament.scot/s/book-georg...

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee at 9am 🟣Social Justice and Social Security Committee at 9am 🟣Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee at 9.30am Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill is: ✅ Yes - 71 ❌ No - 46 🟣 Abstain - 1 The bill is therefore passed. You can find out more online at www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...

In her Members’ Business today, @pamgosalmsp.bsky.social will lead a debate on the Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 and its implications for women’s rights. 📺 Watch live from 4:20pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

In his Members’ Business today, Bill Kidd MSP will lead a debate on nuclear incidents at Faslane and Coulport, highlighting safety concerns and the need for the highest standards. 📑 Full motion: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... 📺 Watch live from 4:20pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣 Stage 1 Debate: Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill 🟣 Members' Business from Bill Kidd MSP 🟣 Members' Business @pamgosalmsp.bsky.social Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣 Education, Children and Young People 🟣 Public Audit 🟣 Criminal Justice 🟣 Economy and Fair Work 🟣 Rural Affairs and Islands Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣Time for Reflection: David Jarvis, Speaking SBC 🟣Stage 3 Proceedings: Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill See what else is on: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

2. Carol Mochan MSP will ask the Scottish Government its response to @rcn.org.uk concern over falling nursing student numbers, with UCAS figures showing the number of accepted places on nursing courses in Scotland is 5% lower than last year. Watch live from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

I have selected 2 topical questions to be asked @parliament.scot this afternoon. 1. Douglas Lumsden will ask the Scottish Government its response to the Nuclear Industry Association's reported view that Scotland will miss out on thousands of new jobs due to its stance on nuclear energy.

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣 Health, Social Care & Sport 🟣 Finance & Public Administration 🟣 Local Government, Housing & Planning 🟣 Net Zero, Energy & Transport 🟣 Delegated Powers & Law Reform 🟣 Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

"[The Scottish Child Payment] will and is making a difference, but we do have to go further." - Chris Birt, Joseph Rowntree Foundation Watch this week's evidence as the Social Justice & Social Security Committee consider future social security spending in Scotland: ow.ly/fZc150WV8Zv

The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture Committee questioned some of Scotland’s leading arts & culture organisations. Alison Turnbull of Historic Environment Scotland faced questions on the organisation’s new pay framework, assuring the Committee it made wages fairer ⬇️

Yesterday, Phil Fairlie of the POA Union Scotland answered questions on potential corruption of staff members. The evidence was taken as part of the Criminal Justice Committee's inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in prison. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/crim...

A Motion of Condolence will be debated in the Parliament on the afternoon of Thurs 18/09 following the death of former Presiding Officer and MSP, Sir George Reid. An online book of condolence is available for people who wish to leave messages of sympathy: feedback.parliament.scot/s/book-georg...

First Minister's Questions is now live in the chamber: www.facebook.com/scottishparl...

Today's debates include: 🟣 First Minister's Questions 🟣 Ministerial Statement: GFG Business Operations in Scotland 🟣 Scot Gov Debate: Supporting Scottish Exports in Response to Global Uncertainty See what else is on: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣 Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture at 9am 🟣 Social Justice and Social Security at 9:15am 🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments at 9:30am Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

🧵1/5 What impact would centralising specialist neonatal services in Scotland have on patients? The Petitions Committee met families and medical staff at University Hospital Wishaw’s neonatal intensive care unit as it considers a call for services to be retained. Full story here: ow.ly/Wnc250WUww5

In his Members’ Business today, @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social will lead a debate on improving bladder cancer diagnosis in Scotland, highlighting the need for better awareness, resources and early detection. 📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣 Portfolio Questions 🟣 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debates: on Economy, and Finance and Local Government 🟣 Members' Business @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social: Improving Bladder Cancer Diagnosis in Scotland 📺 Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

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

I've selected an Urgent Question for this afternoon. Douglas Ross MSP will ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what discussions it has had with Police Scotland about the policing of the For Women Scotland rally outside the Parliament on 4 September.

Today's debates include: 🟣 Ministerial Statement: Supporting Improved Relationships & Behaviour in Schools 🟣 Scot Gov Debate: 20 years of Scotland's Railway 🟣 Members' Business from Liz Smith MSP: Celebrating Residential Outdoor Education for Young People Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The Public Audit Committee has written to Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic to express disappointment at the pace of investment for the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard. Letter: ow.ly/r6Rr50WTLBl More info: ow.ly/p4Jr50WTLAa

2. Mark Griffin will ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Scottish local authorities spent over £100 million last year on bed and breakfast and hostel accommodation for homeless people. Watch live from 2.05pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

I have selected 2 topical questions to be asked in @scotparl this afternoon. 1. Sandesh Gulhane will ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that the synthetic drug, spice, has been found in vapes that are being sold to school children.

The Children, Education & Young People Committee is concerned about a lack of clarity around the costs of restructuring Scotland’s tertiary education and training funding landscape ⬇️ Read their report: digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/R...

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣Net Zero, Energy & Transport 🟣Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice 🟣Finance & Public Admin 🟣Health, Social Care & Sport 🟣Delegated Powers & Law Reform 🟣Local Government, Housing & Planning Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣 First Minister's Questions 🟣 Members' Business from @bobdorissnp.bsky.social 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport See what else is on: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The following committees are meeting today @parliament.scot ⬇️ 🟣Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture at 9am 🟣Social Justice and Social Security Committee at 9am 🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee at 9am Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The Scottish Parliament is committed to ensuring that all those who work at or visit the Holyrood building feel safe. Following the news of the ongoing police investigation, Parliament has taken action to reassure all those who may have concerns. You can read more at ow.ly/G7xG50WR06V

In his Members’ Business, Kenneth Gibson MSP will lead a debate on recognising the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and calls for greater focus on prevention, early diagnosis and improved care. Full motion: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... 📺 Watch live from 5pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣 Portfolio Questions 🟣 Scottish Government Business 🟣 Members' Business from Kenneth Gibson MSP: Recognising the Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 📺 Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣 Economy and Fair Work at 9am 🟣 Education, Children and Young People at 9:15am 🟣 Criminal Justice at 9:30am 🟣 Public Audit at 9:30am 🟣 Rural Affairs and Islands at 10am Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee is essential to the parliament’s scrutiny function. Their work includes considering the delegated powers in bills introduced by the parliament, and the SSIs made under these powers when Bills are passed. Look at some recent work 👇 ow.ly/fMBw50WPGXV

In his Members’ Business today, Alex Rowley MSP will lead a debate on NHS dentistry provision, highlighting concerns about reduced access to care and calls for action to improve availability. 📑 Full motion: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-... 📺 Watch live from 5pm: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's debates include: 🟣 Our weekly Time for Reflection 🟣 Scottish Government Debate: Priorities for Scotland 🟣 Members' Business from Alex Rowley MSP: Provision of NHS Dentistry 📺 Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

Today's committee meetings include ⬇️ 🟣Health, Social Care and Sport at 8:45am 🟣Net Zero, Energy and Transport at 9:15am 🟣Finance and Public Administration at 9:30am 🟣Delegated Powers and Law Reform at 10am 🟣Local Government, Housing and Planning at 10am Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

The Finance Committee are visiting Renfrewshire's advanced manufacturing and innovation district on Tuesday. They'll focus on economic growth and how best to respond to Scotland’s long-term fiscal pressures. The visit will inform their scrutiny of The Scottish Government's Budget later this year.

What are your views on proposals to change how children can withdraw from religious education? Learn more about the proposals and respond to the Equalities Committee's call for views, which closes next Monday: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...

Scenes from #FoP2025... 🙌 We're loving the energy, the questions, and debate. 🗣️

... And we're open! 🙌 #FoP2025 Three days of inspiring conversations, performances and exhibitions at the Scottish Parliament. Not got tickets for the Festival yet? There are still some available on our website: www.festivalofpolitics.scot

1 day to go! 🎉 The Festival of Politics 2025 is nearly here… Get the latest on travel, performers, the programme, creche and more: www.festivalofpolitics.scot/festival-inf...

Sustainable development and the wellbeing of future generations are things that should have greater focus. That's what proposed new legislation aims to achieve - and the Social Justice and Social Security Committee are seeking your views on this. Share your views at ow.ly/9cvt50WI67u

The Criminal Justice Committee's call for views on their inquiry into tackling harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish prisons closes this coming Friday, 22 August. You can still give us your views before the deadline: yourviews.parliament.scot/justice/harm...