Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

General Questions Daniel Johnson S6O-03444 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is ensuring that those awarded public sector contracts and grants meet its Fair Work First requirements, including the payment of the real Living Wage. Richard Leonard S6O-03445 2. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the owners of the Grangemouth refinery, its workers and trade unions regarding the future of the site. Paul O'Kane S6O-03446 3. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Bill Kidd S6O-03447 4. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Renfrewshire Council regarding the timetable for the joining up of the sections that will form the Renfrew Bridge, which will cross the River Clyde to Yoker. Roz McCall S6O-03448 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to ensure that tourism is inclusive and accessible for all. Kate Forbes 6. [Withdrawn] Pauline McNeill S6O-03450 7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and representatives of the taxi trade, in light of reports of potentially significant job losses in the sector as a result of the implementation of the Low Emission Zone. Katy Clark S6O-03451 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the redevelopment of Ardrossan Harbour. followed by First Minister's Questions Douglas Ross S6F-03115 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-03116 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-03120 3. To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet. Evelyn Tweed S6F-03117 4. To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to raise awareness of the issue of sextortion, in light of the recent issuing of an urgent warning by the National Crime Agency to education providers across the UK. Edward Mountain S6F-03119 5. To ask the First Minister, in light of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract expiring in September, when the Scottish Government will publish the tender process for the new contract. Bob Doris S6F-03123 6. To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on any risks presented by whooping cough in Scotland, in light of reports of increased infection rates and infant deaths in the UK. Rhoda Grant S6F-03136 7. To ask the First Minister, in light of reports that only four homes have been approved nationally under the affordable housing initiative for key workers scheme, whether he will provide an update on what efforts the Scottish Government will make to address the reported housing crisis in rural and island areas. followed by Members' Business — S6M-13031 Martin Whitfield: Foster Care Fortnight That the Parliament recognises Foster Care Fortnight, taking place from 13 to 26 May 2024; believes that foster care gives children the opportunity to experience family life in a stable, loving and nurturing home environment, when it is not possible for them to live with their birth families; recognises that the theme for 2024 is #FosteringMoments, which celebrates the big and small moments that make foster care so transformative; thanks the reported 3,261 fostering households in Scotland for what it sees as their dedication and commitment to caring for children and young people who, it believes, have had some of the most difficult starts in life in this country; notes reports that there are currently 4,155 children and young people living in foster care in Scotland; understands that fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but also challenging in the context of higher living costs, what it considers to be stretched public services, and the emotional and practical demands of the role; is concerned that the number of fostering households in Scotland is reportedly decreasing, and understands that 400 more fostering households are needed; notes the belief that a resilient and well-resourced foster care sector is vital to Scotland’s work to keep The Promise, so that care experienced children and young people grow up safe, loved and respected, and further notes the calls for more support for foster carers to ensure that they can continue to do what they love, for the children and young people they love.