Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

Time for Reflection Susan Macleod, Humanist Celebrant, Humanist Society Scotland followed by Motion of Condolence John Swinney S6M-20640 That the Parliament expresses its sadness at the sudden death of Lord Jim Wallace; appreciates his many years of outstanding public service and the high regard in which he was held as a Queen's Counsel, MP for Shetland and Orkney and the first ever MSP for Orkney, his seven years as the first Deputy First Minister of Scotland and his service as Advocate General for Scotland; recognises his significant contribution to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and the foundations of devolution, and conveys its sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Further details available for S6M-20640 followed by Topical Questions Edward Mountain S6T-02875 1. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent announcement that the total projected cost of MV Glen Rosa has risen by £12.5 million to £197.5million, whether it will confirm how much further public funding will be required before the vessel enters service. Martin Whitfield S6T-02879 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns that pupils, parents and teachers may have to wait until 2031 for meaningful reform of the qualifications system, and that Qualifications Scotland will only be a rebrand of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, with many of the same structures. followed by Ministerial Statement: Scotland's Prison Population followed by Stage 1 Debate: Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill Meghan Gallacher S6M-20628 That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill. Further details available for S6M-20628 followed by Stage 1 Debate: Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill Ash Regan S6M-20627 That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill. Further details available for S6M-20627 followed by Ministerial Statement: Scottish Hospitals Inquiry followed by Motion on Legislative Consent: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill – UK Legislation Jenny Gilruth S6M-20645 That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 17 December 2024, and subsequently amended, relating to the new clause to be inserted after clause 64, which grants powers to the Scottish Ministers to make provision that is within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament, should be considered by the UK Parliament. Further details available for S6M-20645 followed by Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: Michael Marra: Publication of Level Up Scotland: A National Action Plan for the Scottish Games Sector Michael Marra S6M-20521 That the Parliament notes the publication of Level Up Scotland: A National Action Plan for the Scottish Games Sector, by the Scottish Games Network; recognises what it considers is the growing importance of the games sector to Scotland's economy, international reputation and high-skilled employment; notes the action calls for a cohesive strategy to support the ecosystem, and encourages the Scottish Government to engage with the recommendations set out in the plan. Further details available for S6M-20521