Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

Time for Reflection Rev Ruth Harvey, Leader of the Iona Community followed by Topical Questions Brian Whittle S6T-02902 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its decision to escalate NHS Ayrshire and Arran to Stage 4 of the national improvement framework. Alex Rowley S6T-02900 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to new figures on unmet need for palliative care that were published by Marie Curie on 16 February, showing that almost one in three people in Scotland die with unmet palliative care needs. Douglas Ross S6T-02896 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether anyone who works for the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advisers or civil servants, was involved in discussions concerning the postponement of the trial of Peter Murrell until after the Scottish Parliament election in May. followed by Stage 1 Debate: Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill Katy Clark S6M-20815 That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill. Further details available for S6M-20815 Sue Webber S6M-20815.1 As an amendment to motion S6M-20815 in the name of Katy Clark (Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill), insert at end “, but, in so doing, highlights the time pressure in the current parliamentary session and the views in the stage 1 report, including that Freedom of Information reform should be addressed in the next parliamentary session." Further details available for S6M-20815.1 followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill Jenny Gilruth S6M-20813 That the Parliament agrees that the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-20813 followed by Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: Elena Whitham: Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 Elena Whitham S6M-20319 That the Parliament recognises Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026, which runs from 23 February to 1 March; understands that the theme for the week is "Community", to highlight that, while eating disorders can be isolating for those experiencing them and the people supporting them, there is value in connecting with others. Further details available for S6M-20319