Meeting of the Parliament

General Questions Sue Webber S6O-04298 1. To ask the Scottish Government how reform across health and social care will progress, following the decision not to proceed with part 1 of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. Daniel Johnson 2. [Not Lodged] Oliver Mundell S6O-04300 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve NHS services in Dumfries and Galloway. Michelle Thomson S6O-04301 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to invest in the hospice care sector, in light of the £4 million referred to in the draft Budget 2025-26. Evelyn Tweed 5. [Not Lodged] Pam Gosal S6O-04303 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported guidance issued by Rape Crisis Scotland, and its definition of the word "woman". Jeremy Balfour S6O-04304 7. To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to making bereavement education a formal part of the school syllabus. Colin Smyth S6O-04305 8. To ask the Scottish Government what the current average timescale is for non-criminal complaints against the police to be allocated for investigation by Police Scotland. followed by First Minister's Questions Russell Findlay S6F-03775 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-03776 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Lorna Slater S6F-03777 3. Question to be taken in Chamber. Rona Mackay S6F-03794 4. To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s work to keep The Promise, in light of the fifth anniversary of it being made. Douglas Lumsden S6F-03781 5. To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the Court of Session’s decision regarding the Rosebank oil field and the Jackdaw gas field. Jackie Baillie S6F-03787 6. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to address the reported shortage in clinical radiologists, which is projected to rise to 263 fewer posts than needed by 2028. followed by Members' Business — S6M-15657 Elena Whitham: Report on Alcohol Use Disorder in the Justice System That the Parliament notes the publication of the Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems’ paper, Alcohol (In)justice: Position on people with an alcohol use disorder in the justice system; is concerned that it is estimated that almost two-thirds, 63%, of people in prison have an alcohol use disorder, with almost half of those, 31%, possibly dependent on alcohol; is further concerned that the risk of death from alcohol causes is three times higher in men and nine times higher for women who have been in prison than for the general population; understands that the paper sets out why and how people with alcohol use disorders who come into contact with the justice system should have the best opportunities to access treatment and support, and that this could reduce reoffending and pressures on the justice system, tackle inequalities, improve the health and lives of the people concerned and the lives of their families and wider communities; believes that there are examples of innovative practice across Scotland, including Glasgow’s Alcohol Court; acknowledges that the paper further sets out several potential standards that could be implemented across the justice system, and understands that accountability for such standards is required in order to make a difference to the health and lives of people in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley and across Scotland with alcohol problems who are being dealt with by the justice system.