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Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG Document: Annual Report 2018-2019 Found: World Menopause Day, 18th October 2018 Martin Whitfield MP introduced a debate on World Menopause Day |
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Park Homes APPG Document: APPG Park Home meeting 22 October 2018 – APPROVED minutes Found: Conservative) Vice-Chairs: Peter Aldous MP (Conservative Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (Labour) Martin Whitfield |
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Park Homes APPG Document: APPG Park Home meeting 13 September 2017 – APPROVED minutes Found: Peter Aldous MP Richard Benyon MP Sir Peter Bottomley MP Chris Davies MP Lee Rowley MP Martin Whitfield |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Consideration
Monday 16th March 2026 This briefing sets out parliamentary scrutiny of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill ahead of Stage 3. It recaps on Stage 1 Committee scrutiny and provides a summary of amendments at Stage 2. View source webpage Found: Amendment 140, in the name of Martin Whitfield MSP, adds a new duty to the 2014 Act. |
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Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC
Thursday 12th February 2026 Stage 3 proceedings for the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill are due to take place on 17 February 2026. This briefing outlines the main issues considered during Stages 1 and 2. View source webpage Found: For example: Conflation between RO and RME Martin Whitfield MSP described the conflation between RO and |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025
Tuesday 16th December 2025 None View source webpage Found: Smyth South Scotland (R) Paul Sweeney Glasgow (R) Mercedes Villalba North East Scotland (R) Martin Whitfield |
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General Question Time
44 speeches (20,046 words) Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Torness is making plans for its closure, as Martin Whitfield is well aware.Nuclear fusion is far away - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Miscellaneous and Minor Amendments)
3 speeches (1,304 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026
3 speeches (2,088 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
29 speeches (29,257 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21051, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Miscellaneous and Minor Amendments)
3 speeches (1,072 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Cross-party Groups)
3 speeches (1,603 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21051, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026
3 speeches (2,088 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Miscellaneous and Minor Amendments)
3 speeches (1,072 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Miscellaneous and Minor Amendments)
3 speeches (1,304 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Adoption Support for Families
15 speeches (38,960 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Balfour, Jeremy (Ind - Lothian) First, as Martin Whitfield said, support needs to come at key moments, which will vary for people, depending - Link to Speech 2: Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP - Renfrewshire North and West) I want to thank my colleagues across the chamber, my party’s spokespeople, Roz McCall, Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
30 speeches (29,818 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21051, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Cross-party Groups)
3 speeches (1,603 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21051, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
22 speeches (54,215 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) commend the diligent work of members across parties—in particular, Miles Briggs, Roz McCall, Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Cross-party Groups)
3 speeches (1,603 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21051, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Miscellaneous and Minor Amendments)
3 speeches (1,304 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Miscellaneous and Minor Amendments)
3 speeches (1,072 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Adoption Support for Families
15 speeches (38,960 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Balfour, Jeremy (Ind - Lothian) First, as Martin Whitfield said, support needs to come at key moments, which will vary for people, depending - Link to Speech 2: Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP - Renfrewshire North and West) I want to thank my colleagues across the chamber, my party’s spokespeople, Roz McCall, Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026
3 speeches (2,088 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
30 speeches (29,818 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21051, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21050, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-21048, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next question is, that motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
16 speeches (15,177 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next question is, that motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next question is, that motion S6M-21052, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 3: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The final question is, that motion S6M-21049, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Elected Conveners)
15 speeches (8,157 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21049, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech 2: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Does Martin Whitfield appreciate that, although we all expect the best from our parliamentarians, the - Link to Speech 3: Roddick, Emma (SNP - Highlands and Islands) Martin Whitfield made a comparison with the election of deputy presiding officers. - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Gender-sensitive Audit Recommendations)
5 speeches (3,564 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21052, also in the name of Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness)
5 speeches (5,304 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech 2: Webber, Sue (Con - Lothian) As Martin Whitfield knows, we support the majority of the proposed changes, but I raise a specific concern - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
14 speeches (56,221 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) my thanks to everyone who has been involved in the bill process—in particular, my colleague Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Business Motion
2 speeches (899 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Martin Whitfield, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to move the motion.Motion moved,That - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
14 speeches (56,220 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) my thanks to everyone who has been involved in the bill process—in particular, my colleague Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Elected Conveners)
15 speeches (8,157 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21049, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech 2: Carson, Finlay (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Does Martin Whitfield appreciate that, although we all expect the best from our parliamentarians, the - Link to Speech 3: Roddick, Emma (SNP - Highlands and Islands) Martin Whitfield made a comparison with the election of deputy presiding officers. - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Gender-sensitive Audit Recommendations)
5 speeches (3,564 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21052, also in the name of Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
16 speeches (15,177 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next question is, that motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next question is, that motion S6M-21052, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech 3: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The final question is, that motion S6M-21049, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness)
5 speeches (5,304 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-21053, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on - Link to Speech 2: Webber, Sue (Con - Lothian) As Martin Whitfield knows, we support the majority of the proposed changes, but I raise a specific concern - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
322 speeches (330,146 words) Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Martin Whitfield to speak to amendment 111 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech 2: Sturgeon, Nicola (SNP - Glasgow Southside) Martin Whitfield puts it perfectly. That sums up the reasons for my amendments. - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Martin Whitfield to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 145. - Link to Speech 4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I call Martin Whitfield to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 160. - Link to Speech 5: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 171, in the name of Martin Whitfield, is grouped with amendments 181 and 182. - Link to Speech |
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Edinburgh Medical School 300
8 speeches (26,137 words) Thursday 12th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-20683, in the name of Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) As Martin Whitfield mentioned, in 1869, a group of pioneering women now known as the Edinburgh seven - Link to Speech 3: Webber, Sue (Con - Lothian) I thank Martin Whitfield for bringing the topic to the chamber for debate.Three centuries of medical - Link to Speech 4: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) As Martin Whitfield said, women such as Heen Shamaz represent the next generation of clinicians and researchers - Link to Speech |
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Business Motions
66 speeches (50,701 words) Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) However, we will reflect further on the timetable that Martin Whitfield has identified. - Link to Speech |
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
433 speeches (402,431 words) Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Ind - Glasgow) Martin Whitfield gets to the heart of why I am concerned about these amendments. - Link to Speech |
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Education
36 speeches (65,640 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) I fundamentally agree with the excellent tribute that was paid to her by Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech |
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Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries
87 speeches (75,492 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Martin Whitfield is spot on with that comment.With your indulgence, Presiding Officer, I refer again - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) ::I call Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 3: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) ::Martin Whitfield knows that I entirely agree with that point. - Link to Speech 4: Thomson, Michelle (SNP - Falkirk East) ::Martin Whitfield says that inquiries must allow solutions to be found—I am paraphrasing—before the - Link to Speech 5: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) ::I agree with Martin Whitfield on that. - Link to Speech |
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Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries
87 speeches (75,492 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Martin Whitfield is spot on with that comment.With your indulgence, Presiding Officer, I refer again - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) ::I call Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 3: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) ::Martin Whitfield knows that I entirely agree with that point. - Link to Speech 4: Thomson, Michelle (SNP - Falkirk East) ::Martin Whitfield says that inquiries must allow solutions to be found—I am paraphrasing—before the - Link to Speech 5: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) ::I agree with Martin Whitfield on that. - Link to Speech |
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Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries
87 speeches (75,318 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Martin Whitfield is spot on with that comment.With your indulgence, Presiding Officer, I refer again - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I call Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 3: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Martin Whitfield knows that I entirely agree with that point. - Link to Speech 4: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I was going to make this point at the end, but in response to Martin Whitfield and Michelle Thomson, - Link to Speech 5: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) I agree with Martin Whitfield on that. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
332 speeches (253,180 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) I will come back to the question that Martin Whitfield posed to the member in charge of the bill in a - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) I saw that Martin Whitfield wanted to intervene on the minister. - Link to Speech 3: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Martin Whitfield has raised very sensible points, as he always does.I agree with amendment 35. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
333 speeches (253,180 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) I will come back to the question that Martin Whitfield posed to the member in charge of the bill in a - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) I saw that Martin Whitfield wanted to intervene on the minister. - Link to Speech 3: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Martin Whitfield has raised very sensible points, as he always does.I agree with amendment 35. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill
51 speeches (45,305 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) I am happy to take an intervention from Martin Whitfield, if I can. I have almost finished. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill
51 speeches (45,354 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) I am happy to take an intervention from Martin Whitfield, if I can. I have almost finished. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
332 speeches (253,758 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) I will come back to the question that Martin Whitfield posed to the member in charge of the bill in a - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) ::I saw that Martin Whitfield wanted to intervene on the minister. - Link to Speech 3: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) ::Martin Whitfield has raised very sensible points, as he always does.I agree with amendment 35. - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill
51 speeches (45,454 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) ::I am happy to take an intervention from Martin Whitfield, if I can. I have almost finished. - Link to Speech 2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) ::I am happy to take an intervention from Martin Whitfield, if I can. I have almost finished. - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
76 speeches (57,413 words) Wednesday 18th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) I thank Martin Whitfield and Miles Briggs for contributing to the debate, which has shone a spotlight - Link to Speech 2: Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP - Renfrewshire North and West) withdrawn.Amendment 118 not moved.Amendment 210 moved—[Miles Briggs].09:45Amendment 210A moved—[Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 3: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 218, in the name of Martin Whitfield, is grouped with amendments 219 and 220. - Link to Speech 4: Mason, John (Ind - Glasgow Shettleston) Does Martin Whitfield agree that one of the challenges is timing because, if you do it too soon, there - Link to Speech 5: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Martin Whitfield to wind up and say whether he wishes to press or withdraw amendment 218.10:15 - Link to Speech |
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Business Motion
2 speeches (1,223 words) Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I call Martin Whitfield to move the motion.Sorry—I call Graeme Dey to move the motion. - Link to Speech |
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Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
270 speeches (258,886 words) Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) reviewed continually in the light of their development, which is highly individual, as I know and Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Nature Champions
24 speeches (55,020 words) Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Mason, John (Ind - Glasgow Shettleston) However, others among us—such as me with the kestrel, perhaps Martin Whitfield with the adder, or Rhoda - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
224 speeches (202,469 words) Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Martin Whitfield to wind up and press or withdraw amendment 172. - Link to Speech 2: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) section 10Amendments 179 to 184 moved—[Martin Whitfield]—and agreed to. - Link to Speech 3: Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP - Renfrewshire North and West) I hope Martin Whitfield agrees, and will not move amendments 191 and 192. - Link to Speech 4: Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP - Renfrewshire North and West) I am grateful to Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 5: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 190, in the name of Martin Whitfield, is grouped with amendment 198. - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
253 speeches (208,231 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Committee Mentions: 1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 128, in the name of Martin Whitfield, has already been debated with amendment 88. - Link to Speech 2: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Amendment 129, in the name of Martin Whitfield, is grouped with amendments 130 to 135 and 98. - Link to Speech 3: Sturgeon, Nicola (SNP - Glasgow Southside) As Martin Whitfield said, it might not be identical and we might not be able to get exactly the same - Link to Speech 4: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Martin Whitfield to wind up and press or withdraw amendment 129. - Link to Speech 5: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I vote in favour of amendment 95.Amendment 95 agreed to.Amendment 136 moved—[Martin Whitfield]. - Link to Speech |
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Topical Question Time
31 speeches (15,885 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) reflected on that as cabinet secretary, and it is important that we work with the profession.As Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) that cost a fortune to conduct, and all of which concluded that we need urgency in reform.As Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
45 speeches (34,461 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) current leadership of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.I think that it is important—I think that Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Games Network’s “Level Up Scotland: A National Action Plan for the Scottish Games Sector”
14 speeches (32,863 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Liam (Con - North East Scotland) contribution that is made by and in Dundee, I put on record that the sector is nationwide, as Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
45 speeches (34,461 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) current leadership of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.I think that it is important—I think that Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,484 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) already.Daniel Johnson started off by warning us about the danger of going down rabbit holes, and then Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I am happy to give way to Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) Just when I thought that I was going to get a tutorial on blockchain, Martin Whitfield tells me that - Link to Speech |
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,478 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) already.Daniel Johnson started off by warning us about the danger of going down rabbit holes, and then Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I am happy to give way to Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) Just when I thought that I was going to get a tutorial on blockchain, Martin Whitfield tells me that - Link to Speech |
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,478 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) already.Daniel Johnson started off by warning us about the danger of going down rabbit holes, and then Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I am happy to give way to Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) Just when I thought that I was going to get a tutorial on blockchain, Martin Whitfield tells me that - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
12 speeches (13,206 words) Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The final question is, that motion S6M-20373, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on behalf of the Standards - Link to Speech |
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Standing Order Rule Changes (Lodging Deadlines for Public Bills)
5 speeches (3,830 words) Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-20373, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on behalf - Link to Speech |
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Additional Support for Learning Review
31 speeches (32,960 words) Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) That is the point that Martin Whitfield mentioned. - Link to Speech |
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
43 speeches (114,683 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) reform of children’s hearings and the issues in relation to UNCRC compliance that my colleague Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) Martin Whitfield eloquently and passionately outlined where our significant concerns are and our disappointment - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
97 speeches (49,531 words) Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) It might be of interest to Martin Whitfield and other members if I share a bit of information that I - Link to Speech |
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Civil Legal Assistance
43 speeches (71,268 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I thank Martin Whitfield for taking an intervention, and I agree whole-heartedly with the points that - Link to Speech 2: Chapman, Maggie (Green - North East Scotland) Therefore, we need urgent, tangible reform—as Martin Whitfield stated—a significant increase in fees, - Link to Speech |
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Complaint
19 speeches (16,423 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-20269, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Martin Whitfield to wind up the debate. - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
10 speeches (12,637 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) S6M-20269.1, in the name of Ash Regan, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20269, in the name of Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) S6M-20269.1, in the name of Ash Regan, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20269, in the name of Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The final question is, that motion S6M-20269, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures - Link to Speech |
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Anaerobic Digestion (Transition to Net Zero)
13 speeches (27,468 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Boyack, Sarah (Lab - Lothian) We also have the Bangley Quarry Biogas AD plant near Haddington, which my colleagues Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Fishing and Coastal Communities
35 speeches (34,465 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fairlie, Jim (SNP - Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) I commend Martin Whitfield for sitting in the chamber and listening to the debate, but that is going - Link to Speech |
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Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
32 speeches (39,434 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Mundell, Oliver (Con - Dumfriesshire) I am grateful for the clarification on time, Presiding Officer, because Martin Whitfield told me on the - Link to Speech 2: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Martin Whitfield, who has up to four minutes. - Link to Speech |
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Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
38 speeches (64,301 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Greer, Ross (Green - West Scotland) I follow Martin Whitfield in paying tribute to Liz Smith. - Link to Speech 2: Briggs, Miles (Con - Lothian) As Martin Whitfield said, that will be a remarkable legacy for Liz Smith, and she should rightly be incredibly - Link to Speech 3: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) facts.We should never forget that this bill is not about us; it is about the young people who, as Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 Inquiry
49 speeches (92,307 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Adam, Karen (SNP - Banffshire and Buchan Coast) Martin Whitfield has just mentioned the Parliament, and he spoke earlier about the interpreters who interpret - Link to Speech 2: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) Her personal life experience made the whole committee experience enriching.As Martin Whitfield said, - Link to Speech 3: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) That has come across in the debate: Martin Whitfield spoke about tutors and teachers, and we have just - Link to Speech |
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Veterans and Armed Forces Community
40 speeches (52,873 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) Martin Whitfield makes a reasonable point.I go back to the point that I was making when I took Martin - Link to Speech 2: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) Martin Whitfield has highlighted the issue in Parliament a number of times, and we recognise that there - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
66 speeches (30,191 words) Thursday 4th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) I look forward to giving Martin Whitfield and other members of the Parliament updates in due course. - Link to Speech |
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Widening Access to Higher Education
67 speeches (113,740 words) Thursday 4th December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I agree with Martin Whitfield on that point, as does almost everyone who gave evidence to our committee - Link to Speech 2: Whittle, Brian (Con - South Scotland) I thank Martin Whitfield for giving way in what I think is a very good speech. - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I am grateful for the opportunity to follow Martin Whitfield, who gave an excellent speech. - Link to Speech 4: McCall, Roz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) The unique learning number has been mentioned by Douglas Ross, Willie Rennie, Brian Whittle, Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech 5: Dunbar, Jackie (SNP - Aberdeen Donside) people and their potential.I will be honest: it was disappointing to hear the negativity from Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
43 speeches (60,264 words) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Constance, Angela (SNP - Almond Valley) I am grateful to Martin Whitfield for giving way. - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Liam (Con - North East Scotland) Although, as Martin Whitfield pointed out, we lack details, surely that is an admission—if ever one were - Link to Speech |
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Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
48 speeches (27,419 words) Thursday 27th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Martin Whitfield makes a fair point. - Link to Speech |
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Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
169 speeches (166,701 words) Thursday 27th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) The points that Martin Whitfield made in that regard are pertinent, and I thank him for those. - Link to Speech 2: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I think that Martin Whitfield, knowing the answer to his own question, has answered his question through - Link to Speech 3: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) There are lessons on offer, as Martin Whitfield has indicated, and we should be willing to take them - Link to Speech 4: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) However, Martin Whitfield is right that the amendment calls for a statement.Under my amendment 14, the - Link to Speech 5: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) I think that my point has been made in the exchange between Martin Whitfield and Ivan McKee. - Link to Speech |
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Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
92 speeches (52,785 words) Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) I have finished with that question, so I will take Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech |
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Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
95 speeches (122,491 words) Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Martin Whitfield makes the point that I was coming on to make. - Link to Speech 2: Chapman, Maggie (Green - North East Scotland) Martin Whitfield, Alex Cole-Hamilton and others spoke to concerns that I share. - Link to Speech 3: Grant, Rhoda (Lab - Highlands and Islands) Martin Whitfield pointed out that, in practice, it will give a public authority the ability to breach - Link to Speech 4: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) The bill overturns that hierarchy and, as Martin Whitfield said, makes school teachers arbiters. - Link to Speech 5: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) The cabinet secretary is right to reference my contribution and that of Martin Whitfield, in which we - Link to Speech |
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Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill
48 speeches (23,775 words) Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) Martin Whitfield is rightly speaking about the interpretation of the proposed legislation. - Link to Speech |
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Offshore Wind
44 speeches (34,077 words) Thursday 20th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) When I was at Had Fab with Paul McLennan, Martin Whitfield and the former Secretary of State for Scotland - Link to Speech |
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Education
37 speeches (67,676 words) Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) formal curriculum, are really important.One of the aspects that Miles Briggs, Willie Rennie, Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Topical Question Time
23 speeches (17,491 words) Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) I thank Martin Whitfield for bringing the issue to the chamber and I start by emphasising that my thoughts - Link to Speech 2: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Secondly, given the volatility that Martin Whitfield described in relation to the international student - Link to Speech |
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Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1
91 speeches (112,974 words) Thursday 13th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Martin Whitfield to speak on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
67 speeches (44,817 words) Thursday 13th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) and clear in our society.On the question of online child abuse, I was clear in my answer to Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Draft Climate Change Plan
41 speeches (36,819 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) I thank Martin Whitfield for that question, because it allows me to reiterate the approach that I always - Link to Speech |
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Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness
129 speeches (109,969 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-19436, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on behalf - Link to Speech 2: Maguire, Ruth (SNP - Cunninghame South) I am grateful to Martin Whitfield for giving way. - Link to Speech 3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech 4: Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland) Martin Whitfield said something to the effect that we know ourselves best, and that is what we bring - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
2 speeches (882 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The question is, that motion S6M-19436, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on behalf of the Standards, - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
76 speeches (42,491 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) I acknowledge the seriousness of the point raised with me by Martin Whitfield and the comments made by - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
108 speeches (55,116 words) Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I am confident that Labour members, including Martin Whitfield, will support the budget, given the incredibly - Link to Speech |
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Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
32 speeches (57,131 words) Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I congratulate Martin Whitfield on securing that commitment and wiring in post-legislative scrutiny on - Link to Speech |
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Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
590 speeches (765,984 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Villalba, Mercedes (Lab - North East Scotland) Amendment 89B is an amendment to the review amendment lodged by Martin Whitfield and would make an express - Link to Speech 2: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) I have listened to the arguments today, and I listened with care to what Martin Whitfield said about - Link to Speech 3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I ask Martin Whitfield whether he wishes to press or withdraw amendment 89, as amended. - Link to Speech 4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I ask Martin Whitfield whether he wishes to press or withdraw amendment 89, as amended. - Link to Speech 5: Torrance, David (SNP - Kirkcaldy) I will not move amendment 321.Amendment 321 moved—[Martin Whitfield]. - Link to Speech |
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Parliamentary Bureau Motions
8 speeches (5,363 words) Thursday 30th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I ask Martin Whitfield, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to move motions S6M-19443 to S6M-19450 - Link to Speech |
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Business Motions
5 speeches (7,159 words) Thursday 30th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I invite Martin Whitfield to move the motion.Motion moved,That the Parliament agrees—(a) the following - Link to Speech 2: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) —[Martin Whitfield]Motion agreed to. - Link to Speech |
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Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
522 speeches (686,954 words) Tuesday 28th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) have stemmed from such scrutiny.There are also the review provisions that have been proposed by Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Mobile Phones in Schools
56 speeches (67,507 words) Wednesday 1st October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) I am interested in the point that Martin Whitfield is making. - Link to Speech |
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Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
395 speeches (498,178 words) Tuesday 30th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) to.Amendment 21 not moved.Amendment 367 moved—[Mark Griffin]—and agreed to.Amendment 115 moved—[Martin Whitfield - Link to Speech |
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Residential Outdoor Education
34 speeches (27,092 words) Wednesday 24th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP - Renfrewshire North and West) I absolutely assure Martin Whitfield that I would be more than happy to meet him to discuss aspects of - Link to Speech |
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Decision Time
10 speeches (11,975 words) Thursday 18th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) The first question is, that amendment S6M-18936.1, in the name of Martin Whitfield, which seeks to amend - Link to Speech 2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) We move to the vote on amendment S6M-18936.1, in the name of Martin Whitfield. - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 25th March 2026 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber 1. Keith Brown (S6O-05685) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported decision by Forth Valley College to retain its Alloa Campus for 2026-27, what engagement it will have with the College and the Scottish Funding Council to ensure the long-term future of further education provision in Clackmannanshire. 2. Bill Kidd (S6O-05686) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting workers at Grangemouth who have been made redundant. 3. Colin Beattie (S6O-05687) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether local authorities are fully utilising the powers available to them under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, such as Bus Service Improvement Partnerships, franchising and the ability to run their own services, to safeguard essential routes such as the 46 and 48 in Midlothian. 4. Marie McNair (S6O-05688) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting families in Clydebank and Milngavie to access affordable childcare. 5. Douglas Ross (S6O-05689) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments by the Scottish Information Commissioner who stated, in relation to the Government's handling of information concerning the Salmond files, "I can no longer trust the government to handle this information unsupervised and will explore more intrusive options to ensure compliance." 6. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05690) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and strategy, and in light of reports that Torness Nuclear Power Station is due to close by 2030, what its response is to the UK Government’s new Fusion Strategy, which aims to deliver thousands of jobs and long-term energy security. 7. Alexander Stewart (S6O-05691) To ask the Scottish Government what its commitment is to a sustainable funding package for Forth Valley College to ensure its long-term future. 8. Ash Regan (S6O-05692) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish Police Authority's recent quarterly policing performance report showing that sexual crimes have continued to increase, with recorded rape at the highest level since comparable records began, and with domestic abuse also continuing to rise, what its response is to concerns that its Equally Safe strategy is failing women and girls, including what urgent, measurable action it will take to reverse these trends. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Motion on the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026 - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-20942) Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026 That the Parliament, in exercise of the power conferred by section 15 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) makes The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026 and—(a) resolves that with effect from the day after the first dissolution of the Parliament following the day on which this Resolution is made the provisions which are contained in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Resolution shall come into force; and(b) notes that in accordance with section 48(1) of the 2016 Act the Parliament has consulted the Scottish Ministers. ANNEXESCOTTISH PARLIAMENTTHE LOBBYING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2016 (MODIFICATIONS) RESOLUTION 2026Made...Coming into force in accordance with paragraph (a)That the Parliament—(a) in exercise of the power conferred by section 15 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) resolves that with effect from the day after the first dissolution of the Parliament following the day on which this Resolution is made the provisions which are contained in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Resolution shall come into force; and(b) notes that in accordance with section 48(1) of the 2016 Act the Parliament has consulted the Scottish Ministers.Citation1. This Resolution may be cited as the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026.Modification of section 5 of the 2016 Act2.—(1) Section 5 (information about identity) is modified in accordance with this paragraph.(2) In paragraph (a)—(a) omit the “and” immediately following sub-paragraph (i),(b) after sub-paragraph (ii) insert—“(iii) the individual’s business email address (or, if there is no such email address, the individual's home email address), and(iv) the individual’s main telephone number (if any),”.(3) In paragraph (b)—(a) omit the “and” immediately following sub-paragraph (iv),(b) after sub-paragraph (v) omit “(each of those expressions having the same meaning as in that Act)”,(c) after sub-paragraph (v) insert—“(vi) its registered email address, and(vii) the telephone number (if any) for its registered office,(each of the expressions in sub-paragraphs (i) to (vi) having the same meaning as in that Act),”.(4) In paragraph (c)—(a) omit the “and” immediately following sub-paragraph (ii),(b) after sub-paragraph (iii) insert—“(iv) the email address of the partnership, which must be an email address to which, in the ordinary course of events, emails sent by the Clerk would be expected to come to the attention of a person acting on behalf of the registrant, and(v) the telephone number (if any) for its main office or place of business, and”.(5) In paragraph (d)—(a) omit the “and” immediately following sub-paragraph (i),(b) after sub-paragraph (ii), insert—“(iii) the person’s business email address, which must be an email address to which, in the ordinary course of events, emails sent by the Clerk would be expected to come to the attention of a person acting on behalf of the registrant, and(iv) the telephone number (if any) for its main office or place of business.”.Modification of section 7 of the 2016 Act3.—(1) Section 7 (additional information) is modified in accordance with this paragraph.(2) Omit the “and” immediately following paragraph (a)(iii),(3) After paragraph (a) insert—“(aa) any information submitted by the registrant about any individual given responsibility by the registrant for the discharge of the duties imposed on the registrant by or under this Act, and”.Modification of section 11 of the 2016 Act4. In section 11 (information returns), in subsection (5)(b), after “(7)(a)” insert “and (aa),”. EXPLANATORY NOTE(This note is not part of the Resolution)The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the Act”) sets out a registration regime for “regulated lobbying”, as defined in the Act. In doing so it makes provision for a lobbying register which is operated by the Clerk of the Scottish Parliament (“the Clerk”). Part 2 sets out the content of the register and the role and functions of the Clerk in operating it. This includes a requirement that the register contains specified information about each registrant’s identity (section 4). Section 5 sets out that information about identity. Section 7 sets out the additional information that the register must contain.Paragraph 2 modifies Part 2 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 by adding to section 5 that the information about the person’s identity must also include an email address and, if available, a telephone number. The type of email address varies depending on the type of person (e.g. individual, company, partnership or other person) but, for registrants who are not individuals, it must be an email address to which, in the ordinary course of events, emails sent by the Clerk would be expected to come to the attention of a person acting on behalf of the registrant.Paragraph 3 makes provision for further additional information that may be provided by the registrant for inclusion in the register. That further additional information is such information as may be provided by the registrant about any individual given responsibility by the registrant for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Act.Paragraph 4 makes a consequential amendment.These amendments aim to enable the Clerk to improve communication with registrants, for example, to provide updates, notices and reminders that are important for the registrant. They are intended to assist the Clerk in the discharge of the duties and functions imposed by or under the Act. Further details available for S6M-20942 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 10th Report, 2026 (Session 6) - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-21048) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 10th Report, 2026 (Session 6) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 10th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes – Miscellaneous and minor amendments (SP Paper 1052), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in (a) Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 1 April 2026 and (b) Annexe B of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21048 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 7th Report, 2026 (Session 6) - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-21050) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 7th Report, 2026 (Session 6) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 7th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes – Miscellaneous and minor amendments (SP Paper 1032), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in the Annexe of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21050 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 6th Report, 2026 (Session 6) - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-21051) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 6th Report 2026 (Session 6) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 6th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Code of Conduct changes – Cross-Party Groups (SP Paper 1017), and agrees that the changes to the Code of Conduct set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21051 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 19th March 2026 2 p.m. Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions - Main Chamber 1. Kevin Stewart (S6O-05645) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing available to the Non-Government Bills Unit. 2. Douglas Ross (S6O-05683) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamentary business during the current session has impacted on parliamentary resources, particularly in light of the large volume of stage 3 proceedings in the final weeks. 3. Tim Eagle (S6O-05646) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what the estimated annual staff resource cost is to the SPCB of administering the random selection and processing system for oral questions that result in a "not lodged" status. 4. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05647) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether the Edinburgh accommodation allowance for MSPs will be reviewed, in light of the City of Edinburgh Council announcing that, from 1 April 2026, the premium applied to council tax on second homes will increase from 100% to 300%. 5. Richard Leonard (S6O-05643) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will reinstate the bust of Michael "Mick" McGahey previously displayed in the Garden Lobby. Submitting member has a registered interest. 6. Gillian Mackay (S6O-05680) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and SPS staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup. 7. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05682) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what its response is to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee announcement on pastoral support for MSPs that was made in the Chamber on 10 March. 8. John Mason (S6O-05644) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, regarding its role in staffing and resourcing the Lobbying Register, what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the register in its current form. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 19th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 4th Report, 2026 (Session 6) - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-21052) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 4th Report, 2026 (Session 6) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 4th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order Rule changes - Related to Gender Sensitive Audit recommendations on Parliamentary Bureau Membership, Election of Presiding Officer/Deputy Presiding Officers and SPCB Membership (SP Paper 978), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annex A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21052 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 19th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6) - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-21053) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 3rd Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order rule changes arising from the Committee’s report ‘Strengthening committees’ effectiveness’ (SP Paper 977), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annex A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21053 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 19th March 2026 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6) - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-21049) Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Orders rule changes – Elected Conveners (SP Paper 1033), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 11 May 2026. Further details available for S6M-21049 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 12th March 2026 Members’ Business: Martin Whitfield: Edinburgh Medical School 300 - Main Chamber 1. Martin Whitfield (S6M-20683) Edinburgh Medical School 300 That the Parliament recognises that, in 2026, medicine will have been formally taught at the University of Edinburgh for 300 years; notes that, while there remain challenges for the NHS and higher education, reflecting on 300 years of history provides an opportunity to provide honesty on the past, and consider opportunities for the future of medical education and research; congratulates the organisers, who have curated a rich and diverse programme of events to explore the 300 years, including lectures, alumni reunions and public events; understands the value that the Edinburgh Medical School has contributed to the economy and health of Scotland, and the world, including what it sees as its crucial place in life sciences research, health innovation and policy, and wishes all staff and students the best for 2026. Further details available for S6M-20683 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Topical Questions - Main Chamber Edward Mountain (S6T-02875) 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) 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 and staff remaining in place. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 29th January 2026 2:15 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Martin Whitfield (S6O-05443) [Not Lodged] Alexander Stewart (S6O-05444) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of permanent teaching posts for newly qualified teachers. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05445) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the recruitment of teachers in rural areas. Willie Rennie (S6O-05446) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure stable, long-term employment, in light of recent reports that only one in four newly qualified teachers secured permanent posts in 2024-25. George Adam (S6O-05447) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05448) To ask the Scottish Government how many new teachers, who qualified in the last three years, are now in permanent teaching posts. James Dornan (S6O-05449) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas. Michael Matheson (S6O-05450) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 29th January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Martin Whitfield (S6O-05443) [Not Lodged] Alexander Stewart (S6O-05444) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of permanent teaching posts for newly qualified teachers. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05445) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the recruitment of teachers in rural areas. Willie Rennie (S6O-05446) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure stable, long-term employment, in light of recent reports that only one in four newly qualified teachers secured permanent posts in 2024-25. George Adam (S6O-05447) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05448) To ask the Scottish Government how many new teachers, who qualified in the last three years, are now in permanent teaching posts. James Dornan (S6O-05449) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas. Michael Matheson (S6O-05450) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 15th January 2026 Standing Order Rule Changes – Lodging Deadlines for Public Bills - Main Chamber Martin Whitfield (S6M-20373) That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 1st Report, 2026 (Session 6), Standing Order Rule changes – lodging deadlines for public bills (SP Paper 954), and agrees that the temporary rule change to Standing Orders set out in Annexe B of the report be made with effect from 19 January 2026. Further details available for S6M-20373 Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 18th December 2025 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber Colin Beattie (S6O-05307) To ask the Scottish Government what support it offers to community organisations that are seeking to take forward regeneration projects. Richard Leonard (S6O-05308) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the issue of assaults against transport workers. Submitting member has a registered interest. Davy Russell (S6O-05309) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to further support the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future beyond its current three-year cycle in order to continue to grow the number of childminders across Scotland. Michael Marra (S6O-05310) [Not Lodged] Jeremy Balfour (S6O-05311) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm that it will not allocate any further funding to the extension of the tram network in Edinburgh. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05312) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of an increase of 63 full-time equivalent teachers in 2025 compared with the previous year, how it will fulfil its commitment to recruit 3,500 new teachers before the end of the current parliamentary session. Miles Briggs (S6O-05313) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's public consultation on the proposed closure of Marionville Fire Station in Edinburgh. Alex Rowley (S6O-05314) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the ongoing reduction to both provision and facilities at the Elmwood campus of Scotland’s Rural College in Cupar, what its position is on the future of the college's base in the North East Fife constituency. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Topical Questions - Main Chamber Annie Wells (S6T-02780) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that over 1,200 women have been treated for female genital mutilation in Glasgow in the past five years. Emma Harper (S6T-02782) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the National Timber Group entering administration. Martin Whitfield (S6T-02777) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that private residential childcare providers are making an estimated £10 million a year in profit from publicly funded contracts. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 18th November 2025 Topical Questions - Main Chamber Bob Doris (S6T-02759) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of cold temperatures and the first snowfall, whether it will provide an update regarding the steps it is taking to support any households at risk of fuel poverty. Craig Hoy (S6T-02762) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that its core operating costs have increased by £53 million between 2023-24 and 2024-25. Martin Whitfield (S6T-02757) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the University of Edinburgh plans to reduce jobs by up to 1,800 as part of £140 million in budget reductions by 2026-27, including what action it will take to protect staff and students from the impact of any such redundancies. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 9th October 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber Portfolio: Education and Skills Tess White (S6O-05050) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of its revised guidance on supporting transgender pupils in schools, whether it can guarantee that, effective immediately, single-sex spaces, including toilets and changing rooms, have been made available to all girls during school hours. Richard Leonard (S6O-05051) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported jobs and cuts crisis in further and higher education. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05052) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to support people in Aberdeen to gain the skills and qualifications needed for the energy transition, to ensure that north east Scotland has a world-leading workforce. Douglas Ross (S6O-05053) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it considers the percentage of students earning an A, B or C in Higher History fluctuated by 27.6% between 2023 and 2025. Jamie Halcro Johnston (S6O-05054) To ask the Scottish Government what challenges are faced by those delivering education across the Highlands and Islands. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05055) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent reports of a rise in recorded bullying incidents in schools. James Dornan (S6O-05056) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in further widening access to university education for people in the most disadvantaged communities. Martin Whitfield (S6O-05057) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on youth work provision of its budget decisions, in light of the most recent YouthLink Scotland survey indicating that the majority of young people accessing youth work do so through the voluntary sector. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 7th October 2025 Topical Questions - Main Chamber Martin Whitfield (S6T-02704) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to meet the interim and final child poverty reduction targets, in light of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s finding in its report, Poverty in Scotland 2025, that current levels remain largely unchanged since 2021. Jackie Dunbar (S6T-02709) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its response to Storm Amy. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |