First Minister's Questions - 29/02/2024

Join us for First Minister's Questions live from the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, starting with General Questions to Ministers.
11:40am General Questions
Marie McNair S6O-03142
1. To ask the Scottish Government what work has been done to improve accessibility to prescription wig provision for those affected by hair loss.
Carol Mochan S6O-03143
2. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact that any mass delay of NHS capital projects would have on patient and staff safety.
Liz Smith S6O-03144
3. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has conducted of the potential impact of the proposed non-domestic rates public health supplement on large retailers, as set out in its 2024-25 Scottish Budget.
Sarah Boyack S6O-03145
4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that critical transport infrastructure is resilient against extreme weather events.
Clare Haughey S6O-03146
5. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the repayment of PFI and PPP debts on local authority finances.
Jackie Dunbar S6O-03147
6. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent ONS data, what assessment it has made of the impact on Scotland’s public finances of the UK entering a recession in 2023.
Katy Clark S6O-03148
7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make a long-term commitment to retain the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service.
Neil Bibby S6O-03149
8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with BT Group/EE regarding the proposed closure of its Greenock call centre.
12:00 pm First Minister's Questions
Douglas Ross S6F-02856
1. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Anas Sarwar S6F-02857
2. Question to be taken in Chamber.
Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-02869
3. To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet.
Emma Harper S6F-02874
4. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the latest reported figures highlighting the impact of livestock worrying in Scotland.
Murdo Fraser S6F-02863
5. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to prevent convicted sex offenders from changing their identity.
Pam Duncan-Glancy S6F-02861
6. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that the number of people living in temporary accommodation in Glasgow has increased by 25%.
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