Meeting of the Parliament, Continued

Portfolio Questions Transport Ruth Maguire S6O-03166 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including through discussion with the UK Government, to ensure that rail services are safe and accessible for all. Willie Coffey S6O-03167 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will revisit the feasibility of a bus lane corridor on the northbound M77 into Glasgow. Russell Findlay S6O-03168 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it plans to support local authorities to address the issue of potholes in the road network. Rachael Hamilton S6O-03169 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Bus Partnership Fund, including what the spending plans are for the £473.1 million that is reportedly unspent to date, and when the fund will be resumed. Katy Clark S6O-03170 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support ferry users, in light of reports that MV Caledonian Isles will be out of action for four more months. Sharon Dowey S6O-03171 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the reopening of the train line south of Ayr, in light of the fire at the Ayr Station Hotel. Alasdair Allan S6O-03172 7. To ask the Scottish Government what factors are assessed when determining vessel deployment decisions for Western Isles ferry routes. Annabelle Ewing S6O-03173 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the improvement plan for the Fife Circle railway line. followed by Urgent Statement: Emma Caldwell Case followed by Scottish Government Debate: International Women’s Day: Global Perspective Kaukab Stewart S6M-12416 That the Parliament welcomes the 2024 International Women’s Day theme of "Inspire Inclusion", which recognises that, when people understand and value women's inclusion, they forge a better world; acknowledges that, at a time of increasing conflict affecting civilians around the world, the specific impact on women and girls can be profound; recognises that achieving gender equality is more vital than ever and remains one of the greatest human rights challenges globally; marks International Women’s Day and the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, and welcomes the efforts of organisations and communities working tirelessly in pursuit of peace, inspiring inclusion, pushing forward on gender equality and amplifying the voices of women and marginalised groups, and notes the Scottish Government’s investment in women as advocates for human rights, and initiatives such as the Warm Scots Future, Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship and Human Rights Defender Fellowship, and its commitment to a feminist approach to international relations. Meghan Gallacher S6M-12416.1 As an amendment to motion S6M-12416 in the name of Kaukab Stewart (International Women’s Day: Global Perspective), after "profound;" insert "expresses concern over the practice of female genital mutilation, which is still taking place in certain parts of the world; congratulates all parents and carers on raising the next generation of wonderful women;". followed by Decision Time