First Minister's Questions - 26/09/2024

Join us for First Minister's Questions live from the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, starting with General Questions to Ministers.
11:40am General Questions
Patrick Harvie S6O-03773
1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with the Music Venues Trust regarding the introduction of a ticket levy, on a voluntary or statutory basis, for stadium and arena shows, to support grassroots culture venues.
James Dornan S6O-03774
2. To ask the Scottish Government how its investment in Fairer Futures Partnerships will help to tackle child poverty.
Oliver Mundell S6O-03775
3. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to GP appointments.
Maurice Golden S6O-03776
4. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to concerns over its reported plans to downgrade the neonatal intensive care unit at Ninewells Hospital.
Lorna Slater S6O-03777
5. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recently published Holyrood Park Strategic Plan, what the timeline is for Historic Environment Scotland to complete its Movement Strategy and deliver on its 10 objectives for the park.
Ross Greer
6. [Withdrawn]
Meghan Gallacher S6O-03779
7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review its relationship with LGBT Youth Scotland, in light of reported allegations regarding safeguarding failings.
Kevin Stewart S6O-03780
8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services.
12:00 pm First Minister's Questions
Douglas Ross S6F-03379
1. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar S6F-03380
2. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Lorna Slater S6F-03381
3. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Emma Roddick S6F-03402
4. To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government is having with energy companies regarding a possible "social tariff" to reduce bills for low-income households.
Pam Gosal S6F-03383
5. To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government plans to embed domestic abuse experts in 999 control rooms, similar to plans announced by the UK Government for England and Wales.
Pauline McNeill S6F-03394
6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports regarding the number of young people aged 11 to 14 who are involved in violent crime.
Now is the time to grow and expand the reach of Broadcasting Scotland. The need for a fair and balanced independent broadcaster in Scotland has never been greater, and that is why we have now set a target of adding 10,000 new subscribers to grow the number of Broadcasting Scotland Supporters to a sustainable level that will enable us to employ staff to make more programmes.
Broadcasting Scotland is Scotland's independent broadcaster, producing programmes from a Scottish perspective, targeting audiences, inside Scotland and beyond. We can only be the independent TV channel you want with your support, so please consider signing up to become a Broadcasting Scotland Supporter at www.broadcasti...