business bulletin no. 70/2013 wednesday 1 may 2013

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BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 70/2013

Wednesday 1 May 2013

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Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

9.30 am Finance Committee Committee Room 6 10.00 am Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Committee Room 4 10.00 am Infrastructure and Capital Investment

Committee Committee Room 5

10.00 am Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Committee Room 1

10.00 am Public Audit Committee Committee Room 3 10.00 am Rural Affairs, Climate Change and

Environment Committee Committee Room 2

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Meeting of the Parliament

Subject to Parliament‘s agreement of motion S4M-06421, today‘s business will be as follows

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs and the Environment; Justice and the Law Officers

followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Funding of the Voluntary Sector

followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy

followed by Financial Resolution: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill

followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-05976 George Adam: MS Week 2013 For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ___________________________________________________________________

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Contents

The sections which appear in today‘s Business Bulletin are in bold Section A: Today‘s Business

- Meetings of Committees

- Meeting of the Parliament

Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament

Section C: Future Meetings of Committees

Section D: Oral Questions

- Questions selected for First Minister‘s Questions

- Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time

Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer

Section F: Motions and Amendments

Section G: Bills

- New Bills introduced

- New amendments to Bills

- Members‘ Bills proposals

Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published

Section I: Petitions – new public petitions

Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation

Section K: Corrections to the Official Report

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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 1 May 2013

Section A – Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Contact details for Committee Clerks are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Finance Committee 13th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 6

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4, 5 and 6 in private.

2. Scotland Act 2012: The Committee will take evidence from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, and Alistair Brown, Deputy Director, Fiscal Responsibility Division, Scottish Government.

3. Appointment of a budget adviser: The Committee will further consider its approach.

4. Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the Bill at Stage 2.

5. Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the Financial Memorandum.

6. Proposed Contingent Liability: The Committee will consider its approach to a proposed Contingent Liability.

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 13th Meeting, 2013


1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private and whether to take consideration of its future work programme, in private, at its meeting on 8 May 2013.

2. Ofgem - Pricing review: The Committee will take evidence from— Andrew Wright, Senior Partner (Markets), Ofgem.

3. UK Energy Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

4. Annual report: The Committee will consider a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 11 May 2012 to 10 May 2013.

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Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 10th Meeting, 2013


1. Forth Road Bridge Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2. 2. Community transport inquiry: The Committee will take evidence from—

Maggie Urie, Transport Co-ordinator, South West Community Transport, Glasgow; Maggie Lawson, Community Transport Projects Development Manager, Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport; Wayne Pearson, Chief Executive, HCL; Peter McColl, Public Affairs Manager, Womens‘ Royal Voluntary Service; John Moore, Managing Director, Lothian Community Transport Services.

Local Government and Regeneration Committee 13th Meeting, 2013


1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.

2. Public services reform and local government: strand 3 - developing new ways of delivering services: The Committee will take evidence from—

Councillor David O‘Neill, President, Councillor Michael Cook, Vice-President, Barbara Lindsay, Depute Chief Executive, and Adam Stewart, Policy Manager, COSLA; David Martin, Immediate Past Chair, Society of Local Authority Chief Executives;

and then from— Pat Watters, Chair, National Community Planning Group; Derek Mackay, Minister for Local Government and Planning, Scottish Government; Councillor David O‘Neill, President, COSLA; Andrew Robertson, Chair, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.

3. Business planning day: The Committee will consider its approach to its forthcoming business planning day.

4. Public services reform and local government: strand 3 - developing new ways of delivering services (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence received.

Public Audit Committee 7th Meeting, 2013



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2. Annual report: The Committee will consider a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 11 May 2012 to 10 May 2013.

3. Landfill Tax (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the audit arrangements for the provisions in the bill.

4. Section 23 report: Management of patients on NHS waiting lists (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report on the Auditor General for Scotland‘s report entitled "Management of patients on NHS waiting lists".

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 15th Meeting, 2013



2. Common Agricultural Policy: The Committee will take evidence from— Alyn Smith MEP, European Parliament.

3. Marine issues: The Committee will take evidence from— Calum Duncan, Scotland Programme Manager, Marine Conservation Society; Lloyd Austin, Head of Conservation Policy, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland; Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager - Offshore Renewables, Scottish Renewables; Andrew Binnie, Marine Project Officer, Community of Arran Seabed Trust; Annie Breaden, Policy and Consents Manager, The Crown Estate; Steve Bastiman, Chair, Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network; Cathy Tilbrook, Acting Head of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Unit, Scottish Natural Heritage; Alistair Sinclair, Chair, Scottish Creel Fishermen‘s Federation; James Bromham, Aquaculture Development Officer, Highland Council; Mick Borwell, Environmental Issues Director, Oil and Gas UK; Bertie Armstrong, Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen‘s Federation; Patrick Jordan, Environmental Advisor, Aberdeen Harbour Board.

4. Business planning event: The Committee will discuss a possible business planning event.

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Meeting of the Parliament

Subject to Parliament‘s agreement of motion S4M-06421, today‘s business will be as follows 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

S4M-06421 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Wednesday 1 May 2013—

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followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business

insert

followed by Financial Resolution: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

(Scotland) Bill

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs and the Environment

1. Iain Gray: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment has had with the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities about action to reduce carbon emissions from transport. (S4O-02045)

2. Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government when it will bring forward proposals to amend the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 to allow owner-occupier decrofting. (S4O-02046)

3. Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment has had with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing regarding establishing melanoma screening programmes for people working in agriculture. (S4O-02047)

4. Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to safeguard the health of the bee population. (S4O-02048)

5. Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ash dieback in Scotland. (S4O-02049)

6. Hanzala Malik: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce carbon emissions in Glasgow. (S4O-02050)

7. Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is providing to farmers adversely affected by the recent cold weather. (S4O-02051)

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8. Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the soft fruit industry regarding the damage that drosophila suzukii, or the Asian fly, could have on crops. (S4O-02052)

9. Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to stop the spread of the Schmallenberg virus. (S4O-02053)

10. Angus MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what fishery protection services Marine Scotland provides to the rest of the UK. (S4O-02054)

Justice and the Law Officers

1. Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to reduce the number of police officers in order to meet budget savings targets. (S4O-02055)

2. James Kelly: [Withdrawn]

3. Joan McAlpine: To ask the Scottish Government what support Dumfries and Galloway has received from the CashBack for Communities scheme. (S4O-02057)

4. Paul Martin: To ask the Scottish Government how many quad bikes have been seized by police under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004. (S4O-02058)

5. David Torrance: [Not Lodged]

6. Colin Keir: [Not Lodged]

7. Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent the backfilling of civilian staff posts by police officers. (S4O-02061)

8. Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on seizing illegal drugs. (S4O-02062)

9. Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what account it took of the local economy as well as access to justice in reaching the decision to close Stonehaven Sheriff Court. (S4O-02063)

10. Malcolm Chisholm: To ask the Scottish Government how many men were convicted of kerb crawling under the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007 in the last year for which information is available. (S4O-02064)

followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Funding of the Voluntary Sector

S4M-06405 Gavin Brown: Funding of the Voluntary Sector—

That the Parliament acknowledges the outstanding contribution made across Scotland by the third sector; recognises the importance of multi-year funding to the sector in order to allow it to maximise its contribution; notes the Joint Statement on the

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Relationship at Local Level between Government and the Third Sector, which states that ―as a general rule funders will aim to take a three-year approach to both grant and contract funding‖; is concerned by reports that this three-year approach does not happen as widely as it could; calls on local authorities, NHS boards and the wider public sector to take a three-year approach as a general rule, and further calls on the Scottish Government to encourage the application of the joint statement on the ground and to review how widely the three-year approach currently happens in practice.

S4M-06405.2 John Swinney: Funding of the Voluntary Sector—As an amendment to motion S4M-06405 in the name of Gavin Brown (Funding of the Voluntary Sector), insert at end ―in partnership with local authorities, COSLA, the wider public sector and the third sector itself.‖

S4M-06405.1 Ken Macintosh: Funding of the Voluntary Sector—As an amendment to motion S4M-06405 in the name of Gavin Brown (Funding of the Voluntary Sector), insert at end ―; further notes that the Third Sector Early Intervention Fund was oversubscribed, meaning that many organisations missed out on core funding and is concerned that the interim funding to support those organisations will shortly run out; acknowledges that the third sector is operating under extreme pressure, providing essential services with limited resources, particularly as a result of decisions taken by the UK Government on welfare reform and the Scottish Government on local government spending, and praises all those who work and volunteer in the third sector.‖

followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Scotland

Needs a Balanced Energy Policy S4M-06407 Murdo Fraser: Scotland Needs a Balanced

Energy Policy—That the Parliament welcomes the strength of Scotland‘s energy sector; acknowledges the vibrancy of the oil and gas industry, which is underpinned by a favourable UK tax regime; recognises the potential of offshore renewables; welcomes the recent decision by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to shortlist the Peterhead Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project to progress to the next stage of the UK Government‘s CCS commercialisation competition funding, with a final investment decision to be taken in 2015; appreciates concern from consumers and businesses regarding the rising cost of energy impacting on household budgets and economic growth; understands that the volume of onshore wind farm planning applications is causing concern for many across Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to end its fixation

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with onshore wind as an energy source to the exclusion of other more efficient technologies, and further urges it to develop a balanced energy policy, based on the principles of affordability, security of supply and increasing decarbonisation, which draws energy from a mix of sources.

S4M-06407.4 Fergus Ewing: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy—As an amendment to motion S4M-06407 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy), leave out from ―, which is underpinned‖ to end and insert ―and the estimated 24 billion barrels of reserves that remain in the North Sea; recognises the potential of offshore renewables and the continued role of onshore wind in Scotland; further welcomes proposals set out in the draft Scottish Planning Policy consultation to balance meeting Scotland‘s renewables targets while ensuring protection of core wild land and scenic areas; further welcomes the Main Issues Report and Draft Framework for the National Planning Framework 3, which focuses on the transition to a low-carbon economy and proposes a number of national developments including thermal generation with carbon capture and storage; notes the recent Pinsent Masons‘ report, Scotland’s Place in the Renewable Energy World, which recognises Scotland as the place to invest in renewables in the UK, but highlights the concerns that the speed of progress on UK Government energy policy has caused delay in investment decisions.‖

S4M-06407.3 Ken Macintosh: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy—As an amendment to motion S4M-06407 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy), leave out from ―, which is underpinned‖ to end and insert ―and the potential of offshore renewables; recognises the importance of developing a balanced energy policy using a mixed supply of energy sources; supports the further expansion of the renewables sector, with greater focus on achieving Scotland‘s decarbonisation targets, and believes that the growth in renewables offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop community ownership, with all the benefits that brings to towns and villages across Scotland in terms of tackling fuel poverty, creating green jobs, addressing tensions in the planning process and generating substantial income streams for local communities.‖

followed by Financial Resolution: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

(Scotland) Bill

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S4M-05608 John Swinney: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution—That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill, agrees to—

(a) any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rule 9.12.3(b) of the Parliament‘s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act, and

(b) any charge or payment in relation to which Rule 9.12.4 of the Standing Orders applies arising in consequence of the Act.

followed by Business Motions

S4M-06423 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Thursday 2 May 2013—

delete

2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Redesigning the Community

Justice System

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2.30 pm Motion of Condolence

followed by Scottish Government Debate: Redesigning the Community

Justice System

S4M-06426 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business— Tuesday 7 May 2013

2.00 pm Time for Reflection

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions (if selected)

followed by Public Petitions Committee Debate: PE1441 Flood Insurance



5.00 pm Decision Time

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followed by Members‘ Business


2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions


Health and Wellbeing

followed by Scottish Labour Party Business





Thursday 9 May 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business


2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Young People, Supporting

Scotland‘s Economy Today and Tomorrow



Tuesday 14 May 2013

2.00 pm Time for Reflection


followed by Topical Questions (if selected)

followed by Scottish Government Business



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Culture and External Affairs;

Infrastructure, Investment and Cities

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland)

Bill





Thursday 16 May 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business


2.30 pm Scottish Government Business



S4M-06420 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Landfill Tax (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 1 November 2013.

S4M-06422 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 11 October 2013.

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S4M-06425 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 14 June 2013.

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business Debate on the subject of— S4M-05976 George Adam: MS Week 2013—That the

Parliament welcomes MS Week 2013, which takes place from 29 April until 5 May, and understands that, during the week, the results of the My MS, My Needs survey conducted in 2012 will be revealed, detailing information about people with MS and this information will produce an insight into the condition and the lives of the estimated 10,500 people in Scotland and 100,000 throughout the UK who have personal experience of MS.

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Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 24 April 2013

Thursday 2 May 2013 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions (for text of question see Section D of the

Business Bulletin for Thursday 25 April 2013) 12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions (for text of questions see Section D of

the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 30 April 2013) 12.30 pm Members‘ Business – S4M-05594 Neil Findlay: Blacklisting, a

Scottish and UK Human Rights Abuse (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 29 April 2013)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Redesigning the Community

Justice System (for text of motion S4M-06433 see Section F) followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 7 May 2013 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/BusinessBulletin/62587.aspx




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Wednesday 8 May 2013 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Health and Wellbeing (for names of those Members selected for Portfolio Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 30 April 2013)

followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business Thursday 9 May 2013 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions (for names of those Members selected for

General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 30 April 2013)

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions 12.30 pm Members‘ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time



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Business Bulletin: Wednesday 1 May 2013 Section C – Future Committee Meetings

This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible.

Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be accessed at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm

European and External Relations Committee 2 May 2013

8th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether

to take item 7 in private and to take consideration of evidence heard at future meetings and consideration of a draft report on its inquiry in private.

2. Scottish Government’s Country Plan for China and International Framework: The Committee will take evidence from—

Ed Payne, Head of Strategy, and Julian Taylor, Executive Director, Strategy and Economics for Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International;

and then from— Denis Taylor, Hidden Office Ltd; Owen Kelly, Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise; James Brodie, Manager and China Business Adviser Scotland, and Giles Blackburne, Director, China Britain Business Council; Angus Tulloch, Joint Managing Partner of the Asia Pacific and Global Emerging Markets Equity Team, First State Investments (UK); James Anderson, Partner and Head of Global Equities, Baillie Gifford.

3. Budget Strategy Phase: The Committee will consider its response to the Finance Committee on the Budget Strategy Phase.

4. European Chairs - UK meeting: The Committee Convener will report on a recent meeting of the European Chairs - UK (EC-UK).

5. Brussels Bulletin: The Committee will consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin.

6. Economic Ideas Forum 2013: The Committee will consider the invitation to the Convener to attend the Economic Ideas Forum 2013 on behalf of the Committee.

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm

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7. Scottish Government’s Country Plan for China and International Framework: The Committee will discuss the evidence heard on its inquiry at this meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 16 May, the Committee expects to take evidence on the Scottish Government‘s Country Plan for China and International Framework and to consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Equal Opportunities Committee 2 May 2013

14th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 1 1. Women and work: The Committee will take evidence from—

Irene Audain MBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Out of School Care Network; Jackie Brock, Chief Executive, Children in Scotland; Dr Margaret Anne Craig, Chief Executive Officer, Clyde Biosciences; Sarah Jackson OBE, Chief Executive, Working Families (by video conference); Satwat Rehman, Director, One Parent Families Scotland; Maggie Simpson, Chief Executive, Scottish Childminding Association; Claire Telfer, Head of Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns (Scotland), Save the Children.

2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of a draft report on Women and work should be taken in private at future meetings.

3. Women and work - witness expenses: The Committee will be invited to delegate to the Convener responsibility for arranging for the SPCB to pay, under Rule 12.4.3, any expenses of witnesses in the inquiry.

4. Draft Budget 2013-14 Scrutiny: The Committee will consider a letter from the Finance Committee on budget

strategy scrutiny and agree a response.

Proposed future business At its next meeting on 9 May, the Committee expects to take further oral evidence on its Woman and Work inquiry. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee 2 May 2013

11th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.45 am in Committee Room 2 1. Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill (in private): The

Committee will give further consideration to its draft Stage 1 report on the Bill. 2. Scottish Independence Referendum Bill (in private): The Committee will

consider key themes on its approach to taking oral evidence on the Bill at Stage 1.

Proposed future business At its next four meetings, on 9, 16, 23 and 30 May, the Committee expects to take oral evidence on the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 2 May 2013

4th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 1.15 pm in Committee Room 4 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Sub-Committee will decide

whether to consider its work programme in private at its next meeting. 2. Scottish Police Authority: The Sub-Committee will take evidence on

independent custody visiting, complaints handling, ICT and the Scheme of Arrangements between the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland from—

Vic Emery, Chair, Andrea Quinn, Interim Chief Executive, Martin Leven, Chief Information Officer, and Alastair Crerar, Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer, Scottish Police Authority.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 16 May, the Sub-Committee expects to consider its work programme. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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Section E – Written questions lodged on 30 April 2013

Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R". S4W-14573 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to extend access to superfast broadband to those urban areas that do not have it.

S4W-14591 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government how it is applying the precautionary principle in relation to the licensing of plant protection products containing neonicotinoids.

S4W-14592 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning has had with (a) the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers, (b) COSLA, (c) local authorities and (d) teaching unions on the impact of the most recent changes to the terms and conditions of short-term supply teachers.

S4W-14593 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on resolving the reported shortage of short-term supply teachers.

S4W-14594 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has made or will make of the impact of the most recent changes to the terms and conditions of short-term supply teachers.

S4W-14595 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown by local authority of the £46 million in funding to support capital projects announced in its news release of 19 December 2012, Swinney delivers on jobs and growth.

S4W-14596 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown by (a) funding amount and (b) status of the (i) housing, (ii) transport and regeneration, (iii) further and higher education, (iv) economic development, (v) health maintenance, (vi) maintenance of the justice system estate, (vii) forestry, national parks and tourism and (viii) culture and heritage projects that have received funding from the £205 million announced in the news release of 19 December 2012, Swinney delivers on jobs and growth.

S4W-14597 Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government how many Schedule 1 bird licences were issued by Scottish Natural Heritage in (a) 2010, (b) 2011 and (c) 2012 and to what organisations.

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S4W-14598 Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Government on what date it will introduce the proposed Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill.

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Section F – Motions and Amendments

Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.

Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.

Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time;

Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published;

A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business;

A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support;

An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.

The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.

A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk, for which contact details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-06433 Kenny MacAskill: Redesigning the Community Justice System—That the Parliament acknowledges that solid progress has been made in tackling reoffending and commends the work of local community justice practitioners in achieving this; notes the recent reports from Audit Scotland and the Commission on Women Offenders that highlight shortcomings in the community justice system; further notes the publication of the Scottish Government‘s consultation document, Redesigning the Community Justice System, and looks forward to an analysis of the responses; agrees that the status quo is untenable, and recognises the importance of continuing to work constructively with COSLA, the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and the Association of Directors of Social Work to put in place arrangements that support strong leadership and robust accountability and bring together the public and voluntary sectors to deliver better outcomes for victims, communities and offenders and their families.

Supported by: Roseanna Cunningham*

*S4M-06432 Alex Johnstone: Stonehaven Man Takes Award-winning Fish and Chips to Japan—That the Parliament congratulates Calum Richardson of The Bay Fish and Chips shop in Stonehaven on being selected to take part in the Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores‘ annual British Fair, which takes place in Osaka, Japan, and has been held every year since 1970 to showcase British goods; understands that Calum has now won over 20 awards for his work and that The Bay Fish and Chips was named Independent Takeaway of the Year at the recent National Fish and Chip Awards at a ceremony in London, and wishes Calum every success in his endeavour to introduce the famous British dish of fish and chips to the Japanese market.

*S4M-06431 Rhoda Grant: Highland Wi-Fi—That the Parliament congratulates Glenbrittle Campsite and Highland Wi-Fi on installing a high-speed internet access wi-fi hotspot service at Glenbrittle; understands that there is no alternative internet access in the area; believes that this will boost tourism by providing connectivity for tourists visiting one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland, and considers that this will also provide high-speed internet access to the local community, enabling them to connect to the internet.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Angus MacDonald*, Annabelle Ewing*, Hanzala Malik*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mary Scanlon*

*S4M-06430 Tavish Scott: Shetland Sunrises Join List of World’s Most Spectacular—That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Shetland Islands have joined what it considers other legendary locations such as Mount Batur in Bali, Inle Lake in Burma and Bruce Canyon in Utah on the list of places to see the world‘s seven best sunrises, which has been compiled by Lonely Planet; notes that Shetland is praised by the author, Joe Minihane, who states that, ―the most northerly islands of the UK afford some of Europe‘s best sunrise views,‖ and that the islands are ―untroubled‖ and ―in sweet isolation‖; understands that it is the clarity of light, lack of

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pollution and the light reflected off the ocean in open space that helps to create the islands‘ most beautiful sunrises, along with a mix of clouds, rain and sunshine that produce many optical effects and dramatic sunbeams, and encourages anyone considering a visit to make the journey northwards to see such spectacles for themselves.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor*, Annabelle Ewing*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Hanzala Malik*, Alison McInnes*, Kenneth Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Neil Findlay*, Jackie Baillie*, Gordon MacDonald*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, John Wilson*, Mary Scanlon*, Mike MacKenzie*

*S4M-06429 Tavish Scott: Callum Watt Named Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates 15-year-old Callum Watt, of Aith Junior High School, on being named Young Fiddler of the Year 2013 in front of a near sell-out audience in Mareel; notes that the finals‘ night concert was the culmination of two days of young musicians competing for six titles over three age groups, with a record 102 entries; commends 14-year-old Sophie Moar, of Sandwick Junior High School, on being named Traditional Fiddler of the Year and 10-year-old Jodie Smith, of Bigton, who won the Junior Young Fiddler and Traditional Junior Fiddler of the Year titles; thanks the adjudicators, Maurice Henderson, Claire White and Peter Gear, and commends the runner-ups, Peter Kay, Fraser Tait, Laura Smith, Tom Fraser, Callum Leask, George Spence and Lauren Sandison; agrees with Claire White that the competition provides an opportunity to appreciate "‗how unique and prestigious Shetland‘s musical teaching and culture is on a world stage", and wishes all of the contestantswell as they continue to hone their fiddle playing skills in the future.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Anne McTaggart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Jamie McGrigor*, Hanzala Malik*, Alison McInnes*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Kevin Stewart*, Jackie Baillie*, Gordon MacDonald*, Jim Hume*, Rob Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*, Mary Scanlon*, Roderick Campbell*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06428 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Sarah Elliot—That the Parliament congratulates Sarah Elliot of Barnardo‘s East Ayrshire Families Service on winning the Youth Worker of the Year award in the Agencies and Partner Organisations category at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2013, which were organised by YouthLink Scotland and held in Glasgow on 14 March; welcomes the parliamentary reception at Holyrood on 17 April to celebrate the winners; recognises that these awards celebrate the selfless work done by youth workers and volunteers across Scotland who are committed to bettering the lives and outcomes for all young people; welcomes the recognition of partnership work between Barnardo‘s East Ayrshire Families Service and East Ayrshire Council; notes, in particular, the good work done by the partnership through its WEE6 project, which is driven by the suggestions of young people; notes that this project delivers a programme of activities designed to engage and support young people aged 11 to 18 in the Kilmarnock area by encouraging them to learn new skills, build confidence and develop skills that will help them in education, training and future employment; considers that there are very real benefits in collaborative working between third sector and statutory agencies, and believes that partnerships such as these have the capacity to greatly contribute to how youth work is delivered across Scotland.

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Supported by: Nigel Don*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Rob Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Jim Hume*, Chic Brodie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Roderick Campbell*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, Hugh Henry*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06427 Annabelle Ewing: 2013 Care Accolades—That the Parliament notes the announcement of nominations for the 2013 Care Accolades, which are awards for social services in Scotland that recognise the extraordinary people and diverse social service projects in Scotland; notes that the awards are organised by the Scottish Social Services Council; believes that these awards give social service practitioners the chance to showcase good practice and receive recognition for what it considers the excellent work that they do; congratulates those projects shortlisted for the 2013 awards, including the homeless support team from Perth and Kinross Council‘s Homeless Service, and wishes the organisers and all those nominated an enjoyable and successful evening when the ceremony is held at Perth Concert Hall on 31 May.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Graeme Dey*, Rob Gibson*, Nanette Milne*, Aileen McLeod*, Dave Thompson*, Adam Ingram*, Chic Brodie*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Angus MacDonald*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06426 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Bureau Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business— Tuesday 7 May 2013 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Public Petitions Committee Debate, PE1441 Flood Insurance followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business Wednesday 8 May 2013 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Health and Wellbeing followed by Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Business Motions

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followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business Thursday 9 May 2013 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions 12.30 pm Members‘ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Young People, Supporting Scotland‘s Economy

Today and Tomorrow followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 14 May 2013 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business Wednesday 15 May 2013 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Culture and External Affairs; Infrastructure, Investment and Cities

followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

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Thursday 16 May 2013 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions 12.30 pm Members‘ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time

*S4M-06425 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 14 June 2013.

*S4M-06423 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Thursday 2 May 2013—

delete 2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Redesigning the Community Justice System

and insert 2.30 pm Motion of Condolence followed by Scottish Government Debate: Redesigning the Community Justice System

*S4M-06422 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 11 October 2013.

*S4M-06421 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Wednesday 1 May 2013— after followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business

insert followed by Financial Resolution: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill

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*S4M-06420 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Landfill Tax (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 1 November 2013.

*S4M-06417 Joan McAlpine: Congratulating Marr RFC—That the Parliament congratulates Marr RFC‘s 1st XV on their tense 24-22 victory over Helensburgh on 27 April 2013; notes that a match-winning try from the winger, Scott Bickerstaff, in the last minute ensured that the team completed what it considers an astonishing ―perfect season‖ in which the team topped the RBS West Division 1 league with a maximum 90 points after 18 wins from 18 matches with a 4-try bonus point in every match and an overall points differential of +689; acknowledges that the league title forms part of a yearly treble in which Marr RFC also won the RBS West Regional Shield, beating Kilmarnock 64-31 in the final, and the RBS National Shield, beating Livingston 30-15 on Finals Day at the national stadium at Murrayfield; considers that the team‘s success owes a great deal to an excellent club ethos and youth set-up, which has seen the vast majority of the 1st XV this year made up of local boys who have come through the Marr College system, and wishes the coaches Craig Redpath and Paul Burke, along with the entire team, the best of luck next season in RBS Championship League A.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Kenneth Gibson*, Hanzala Malik*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, John Wilson*, Bill Kidd*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Chic Brodie*

*S4M-06416 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Peter Bacchetti—That the Parliament congratulates Peter Bacchetti, a student at Kilmarnock College, on winning the TUCO Scotland and Northern Ireland Chefs Challenge at the 2013 ScotHot, which was held at the SECC in Glasgow as part of the Scottish Culinary Championships; notes that Peter‘s achievement in being first in class with a silver grade at the event means that it is the first time that a college student has won this accolade since its inception in 2003; recognises that Peter‘s challenge was to prepare three plates of the same main course in 30 minutes using whole, unfileted gilthead bream as the main ingredient and that the dish had to be suitable for a conference dinner for between 50 and 80 guests and be able to sell for a gross price of £15.50 with a food cost of 35%; further notes that Peter beat a record eight competitors during the competition including two from the University of Glasgow, who have held the title every year until now, and wishes Peter all the best in his future career in the catering industry.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Rob Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Jim Hume*, Chic Brodie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Roderick Campbell*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06415 Dennis Robertson: Sound Festival—That the Parliament congratulates the Sound Festival 2012 on being shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award; notes that the festival was nominated in the Concert Series and Festival category; understands that it has been nominated alongside the BBC Proms and New Music 20x12; notes that the Sound Festival is north east Scotland‘s annual

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festival of new music, which is dedicated to making a large range of music accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds; notes that the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards will take place on 14 May 2013, and wishes the Sound Festival 2012 every success.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Stewart Stevenson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Chic Brodie*, Nanette Milne*, George Adam*, Nigel Don*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, John Wilson*

*S4M-06414 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Connor Norris—That the Parliament congratulates the 17-year-old Kilmarnock College student, Connor Norris, on being selected to help with catering at Dumfries House during the recent visit by Prince Charles; notes that the aspiring chef, who was chosen to represent his NC Food Preparation class at the event, spent several hours honing his skills to help cook and serve various dishes to the Prince; understands that His Royal Highness was so impressed with the food on the day that he took time out to congratulate Connor on his food and effort as part of a team, and wishes Connor the best of luck in his ambition to one day achieve a 5-star accreditation.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Rob Gibson*, Jim Hume*, George Adam*, Chic Brodie*, Roderick Campbell*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06413 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Kitchens by JS Geddes, Kilmarnock—That the Parliament congratulates the Kilmarnock firm, Kitchens by JS Geddes, on being named UK Kitchen Retailer of the Year 2013 at an awards ceremony in London, which was hosted by what it considers the leading kitchen industry magazine, KBB Review; notes that this is the fourth time that the company has won this award, having previously been successful in 1997, 2004 and 2012 and that this makes Kitchens by JS Geddes the only kitchen retailer out of an estimated 6,000 UK-wide to scoop this award on four occasions since the inaugural event in 1994; notes that the firm has been based in Kilmarnock for 28 years and believes that this award demonstrates its consistent success in the kitchen retail industry, and wishes the owner, Jim Geddes, and the whole team at Kitchens by JS Geddes continued success for another 28 years and beyond.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Chic Brodie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Roderick Campbell*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06412 Iain Gray: Allan Jacobsen Retires from Edinburgh Rugby—That the Parliament congratulates Allan Jacobsen on his retirement from Edinburgh Rugby following his 16-year career at the club where he was the longest-serving player, set the record for most appearances and won 65 caps for Scotland and wishes Allan, who started his career at Preston Lodge Rugby Club, well.

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Supported by: Nigel Don*, Patricia Ferguson*, Bill Walker*, Bill Kidd*, Tavish Scott*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Annabelle Ewing*, Roderick Campbell*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*

*S4M-06411 Rhoda Grant: Care Accolades 2013—That the Parliament congratulates Argyll and Bute Council‘s Community Dementia Team on being nominated for an award at the Care Accolades 2013; understands that these awards, which are organised by the Scottish Social Service Council, recognise extraordinary people and diverse social service projects across Scotland; notes that the award ceremony will be held on 31 May at Perth Concert Hall; believes that the ceremony will give projects across the country a chance to showcase their practice and be recognised for their excellent work; wishes all of the finalists good luck and continued success in the future, and supports the nominated organisations in all of the work that they carry out.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Bill Kidd*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackie Baillie*, Dave Thompson*, Jamie McGrigor*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, Hugh Henry*

*S4M-06410 Jim Eadie: Rare Diseases—That the Parliament understands that rare diseases affect over 300,000 people living in Scotland and that nearly half of all rare disease patients have to wait over a year for a diagnosis, with one in 10 waiting over five; believes that nearly half of patients with such conditions receive an incorrect diagnosis before the correct diagnosis is made and that over a quarter have reported issues accessing the appropriate medicine for their condition; urges the NHS to improve awareness of rare diseases among healthcare professionals and the public; welcomes the review being conducted on the effectiveness of the individual patient treatment request process, and believes that, in order to ensure that they have equitable access to appropriate and timely treatment, the needs of rare disease patients should be properly considered as part of the review.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Nigel Don*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackie Baillie*, Adam Ingram*, Christina McKelvie*, Rob Gibson*, Aileen McLeod*, Chic Brodie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, Hugh Henry*, Jackson Carlaw*, David Torrance*, John Wilson*

*S4M-06408 Hugh Henry: Crown Post Offices, CWU Industrial Action—That the Parliament notes the industrial action by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) in the campaign to keep open Crown post offices and in opposition to a four-year wage freeze; welcomes the campaign to retain Crown post offices; deplores the reported action of the Post Office chief executive in flying senior managers from London to staff offices in Paisley and Glasgow for a 4.5 hour shift; believes this to be a scandalous use of money when the Post Office claims that it cannot afford even a modest pay increase for staff, and believes that the chief executive of the Post Office should apologise to the public and staff for what it considers this insensitive action.

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Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Margaret McCulloch*, Jenny Marra*, John Pentland*, Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Kezia Dugdale*, Elaine Smith*, Kenneth Gibson*, Neil Findlay*, Drew Smith*, Kevin Stewart*, Iain Gray*

*S4M-06407.4 Fergus Ewing: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy—As an amendment to motion S4M-06407 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy), leave out from ―, which is underpinned‖ to end and insert "and the estimated 24 billion barrels of reserves that remain in the North Sea; recognises the potential of offshore renewables and the continued role of onshore wind in Scotland; further welcomes proposals set out in the draft Scottish Planning Policy consultation to balance meeting Scotland‘s renewables targets while ensuring protection of core wild land and scenic areas; further welcomes the Main Issues Report and Draft Framework for the National Planning Framework 3, which focuses on the transition to a low-carbon economy and proposes a number of national developments including thermal generation with carbon capture and storage; notes the recent Pinsent Masons‘ report, Scotland’s Place in the Renewable Energy World, which recognises Scotland as the place to invest in renewables in the UK, but highlights the concerns that the speed of progress on UK Government energy policy has caused delay in investment decisions."

Supported by: John Swinney*, Derek Mackay*

*S4M-06407.3 Ken Macintosh: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy—As an amendment to motion S4M-06407 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy), leave out from ―, which is underpinned" to end and insert ―and the potential of offshore renewables; recognises the importance of developing a balanced energy policy using a mixed supply of energy sources; supports the further expansion of the renewables sector, with greater focus on achieving Scotland‘s decarbonisation targets, and believes that the growth in renewables offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop community ownership, with all the benefits that brings to towns and villages across Scotland in terms of tackling fuel poverty, creating green jobs, addressing tensions in the planning process and generating substantial income streams for local communities."

*S4M-06407.2 Liam McArthur: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy—As an amendment to motion S4M-06407 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy), leave out from "recognises" to end and insert "welcomes the recent decision by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to shortlist the Peterhead Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project to progress to the next stage of the UK Government‘s CCS commercialisation competition funding, with a final investment decision to be taken in 2015; appreciates concern from consumers and businesses regarding the rising cost of energy impacting on household budgets and economic growth but recognises that failure to decarbonise energy production, with increased reliance on imported gas and global competition for resources, would result in the highest increase in consumer bills in the long term; welcomes recent figures showing that Scotland is generating around 39% of its electricity from renewable sources and recognises that there are over 11,000 jobs directly related to the development of the renewables sector; recognises that onshore wind is vital to meeting Scotland‘s renewable energy and climate change targets as it is the most mature and competitive renewable technology that can be deployed at scale but

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believes that, if these ambitious targets are to be met, a long-term energy strategy is needed that maximises Scotland‘s potential across other renewables technologies including offshore wind, wave, tidal and hydro, and calls on the Scottish Government to develop a comprehensive strategy for achieving a mixed energy portfolio, engage effectively with the UK Green Investment Bank in Edinburgh, support the development of other technologies that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and encourage heat and electricity production by micro-renewables."

*S4M-06407.1 Alison Johnstone: Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy—As an amendment to motion S4M-06407 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Scotland Needs a Balanced Energy Policy), leave out from ―vibrancy‖ to end and insert "need for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels, given the conclusion of the report, Unburnable carbon 2013: Wasted capital and stranded assets, that between 60 and 80% of coal, oil and gas reserves of publicly listed companies are unburnable if the world is to have a chance of not exceeding a rise in global average temperature of more than 2°C; recognises the potential of both onshore and offshore renewables; notes the recent decision by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to shortlist the Peterhead Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project to progress to the next stage of the UK Government‘s CCS commercialisation competition funding, with a final investment decision to be taken in 2015; considers that the objective of CCS would be fatally undermined if the technology was used in conjunction with enhanced fossil fuel recovery; appreciates concern from consumers and businesses regarding the rising cost of energy, and therefore calls on the Scottish and UK governments to place demand reduction at the top of the agenda for energy policy as the clearest way to reduce energy bills and environmental impact."

*S4M-06405.2 John Swinney: Funding of the Voluntary Sector—As an amendment to motion S4M-06405 in the name of Gavin Brown (Funding of the Voluntary Sector), insert at end "in partnership with local authorities, COSLA, the wider public sector and the third sector itself.‖

Supported by: Derek Mackay*, Fergus Ewing*

*S4M-06405.1 Ken Macintosh: Funding of the Voluntary Sector—As an amendment to motion S4M-06405 in the name of Gavin Brown (Funding of the Voluntary Sector), insert at end "; further notes that the Third Sector Early Intervention Fund was oversubscribed, meaning that many organisations missed out on core funding and is concerned that the interim funding to support those organisations will shortly run out; acknowledges that the third sector is operating under extreme pressure, providing essential services with limited resources, particularly as a result of decisions taken by the UK Government on welfare reform and the Scottish Government on local government spending, and praises all those who work and volunteer in the third sector."

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-06406 New Met Office Forecasting Centre in Aberdeen (lodged on 29 April 2013) Hanzala Malik*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Bob Doris*, Annabelle Ewing*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Liam

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McArthur*, Margaret McCulloch*, Stuart McMillan*, Anne McTaggart*, Bill Walker*, Kevin Stewart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, John Wilson* S4M-06404 Duchess of Cambridge to Become Royal Patron of Place2Be (lodged on 29 April 2013) Patricia Ferguson*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Liam McArthur*, Iain Gray*, Jackson Carlaw*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, Mary Scanlon* S4M-06402 Scottish Social Services Council Care Accolades (lodged on 29 April 2013) Jackson Carlaw*, Hanzala Malik*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Colin Beattie* S4M-06401 Importance of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel (lodged on 29 April 2013) John Lamont*, Jackson Carlaw*, Nigel Don*, Annabelle Ewing*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Neil Findlay*, Alison McInnes*, Colin Beattie*, John Wilson* S4M-06400 Welcoming King’s College Findings (lodged on 29 April 2013) Jackson Carlaw*, Nigel Don*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Anne McTaggart*, Mary Scanlon* S4M-06399 New Mental Health Support App for Service Personnel (lodged on 29 April 2013) Aileen McLeod*, Jackie Baillie*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn*, John Wilson* S4M-06398 Congratulating Ruthwell Recreation Club (lodged on 29 April 2013) Aileen McLeod*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, George Adam*, Bob Doris*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Colin Beattie* S4M-06397 Official Opening of Benview Campus, Glasgow (lodged on 29 April 2013) Jackie Baillie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Colin Beattie* S4M-06396 Boroughmuir High School Senior Girls Football Team Success (lodged on 29 April 2013) Dennis Robertson*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06395 Ninth Consecutive Title for Kelburne Hockey Club (lodged on 29 April 2013) Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06394 New Look for Johnston Press Newspapers (lodged on 29 April 2013) Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06393 Congratulations to Hawick Rugby (lodged on 29 April 2013) Jackson Carlaw*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn*

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S4M-06392 Edinburgh’s Bid for the National Performance Centre for Sport (lodged on 29 April 2013) Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Alison Johnstone* S4M-06391 Congratulations to Culross Abbey (lodged on 29 April 2013) Murdo Fraser*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie* S4M-06390 Bo’ness to Blackness Section of the John Muir Trail (lodged on 29 April 2013) John Mason*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jamie Hepburn*, John Wilson* S4M-06389 ASH Scotland’s 40th Anniversary (lodged on 29 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Angus MacDonald*, Mark Griffin*, Jenny Marra*, Jim Hume*, Colin Beattie*, Jackie Baillie*, John Wilson*, Rob Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Bill Kidd*, Elaine Murray*, Hugh Henry*, Alison McInnes*, Annabelle Ewing*, Neil Findlay*, John Mason*, Anne McTaggart*, David Torrance*, Bruce Crawford* S4M-06387 Scotland is Failing MS Patients (lodged on 29 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Alison McInnes*, James Kelly* S4M-06385 Saltire Award Summit (lodged on 29 April 2013) Annabelle Ewing*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06384 Rev John Brewster, 25 Grand Years in Greenhills, East Kilbride (lodged on 29 April 2013) Stuart McMillan*, Bruce Crawford*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Jim Hume*, Margaret McCulloch*, Rob Gibson*, Chic Brodie*, Roderick Campbell*, Jamie Hepburn*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance* S4M-06383 Ardrossan Music Experience (lodged on 29 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06382 All-Energy Conference 2013 (lodged on 29 April 2013) Kenneth Gibson*, Angus MacDonald*, Roderick Campbell*, Graeme Dey*, Hanzala Malik*, Bruce Crawford*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, George Adam*, Annabelle Ewing*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Liam McArthur*, Stuart McMillan*, Anne McTaggart*, Bill Walker*, Jamie Hepburn*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, John Wilson* S4M-06381 Opening of Moray Beekeepers Association Birnie Apiary (lodged on 29 April 2013) Murdo Fraser*, Annabelle Ewing*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06380 North West Edinburgh Foodbank and Trussell Trust Trolley Push (lodged on 29 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06379 Legacy 2014 Funding for Community Sports (lodged on 29 April 2013) Chic Brodie*, Bob Doris*, Dennis Robertson*, Anne McTaggart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jamie Hepburn*

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S4M-06378 Official Opening of the Glasgow Gurdwara (lodged on 26 April 2013) Bob Doris*, Sarah Boyack*, Siobhan McMahon*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06377 Recognition of Poland’s 3 May Constitution Day (lodged on 26 April 2013) Bob Doris*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06376 West End Festival Free Music and Arts Workshops (lodged on 26 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06375 David Shrigley Nominated for 2013 Turner Prize (lodged on 26 April 2013) Sarah Boyack*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06374 West End Festival Parade Returns to Byres Road (lodged on 26 April 2013) Sarah Boyack*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06373 Cumbernauld Drop-in Café (lodged on 26 April 2013) Siobhan McMahon* S4M-06371 Arbroath Art Exhibition Celebrates Polish Links (lodged on 26 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06370 Shiny Happy People in Angus (lodged on 26 April 2013) Bob Doris*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06369 Ayrshire’s Famous People (lodged on 26 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Hume* S4M-06368 Scotland Celebrates 175th Birthday of John Muir (lodged on 26 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06367 A Pluralistic Society (lodged on 29 April 2013) Murdo Fraser*, Richard Lyle* S4M-06365 Go Scotland (lodged on 26 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06364 Genetic Testing Innovation Sites Create 2,000 Life Sciences Jobs (lodged on 26 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06362 AEDs in Scotland (lodged on 26 April 2013) Siobhan McMahon*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06361 Place2Be (lodged on 26 April 2013) Sarah Boyack*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Hanzala Malik*, Iain Gray*, Roderick Campbell*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, David Torrance* S4M-06360 Epilepsy Scotland’s 2013 Media Awards (lodged on 25 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Alison McInnes* S4M-06359 Syrian Kidnapping (lodged on 25 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Jamie Hepburn*

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S4M-06358 Shetland Crofter Agnes Leask Receives BEM (lodged on 25 April 2013) Sarah Boyack* S4M-06357 Growing Greener (lodged on 25 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Siobhan McMahon*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06356 Cabinet Visit to Shetland (lodged on 25 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06355 Children’s Hospice Week (lodged on 25 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack*, Siobhan McMahon*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06354 NHS Scotland Cuts (lodged on 25 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack*, Siobhan McMahon* S4M-06353 Congratulations to the Scottish Seabird Centre (lodged on 25 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack*, Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06351 Scottish Kinship Care Alliance (lodged on 25 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack* S4M-06350 Congratulations Trúa (lodged on 25 April 2013) Jamie Hepburn* S4M-06348 Where is the NHS Pay Rise (lodged on 24 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack* S4M-06344 Well Done Fife on Food for Life (lodged on 24 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack* S4M-06342 Let Toys Be Toys, for Girls and Boys (lodged on 24 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06341 European Immunisation Week (lodged on 24 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06340 Autism-friendly Cinema and Theatre Performances (lodged on 24 April 2013) Alison McInnes* S4M-06339 Congratulating Wemyss Malts on Receiving a World Whisky Award (lodged on 24 April 2013) Jamie McGrigor* S4M-06338 Moray Community Lights up Economic Development (lodged on 24 April 2013) Kevin Stewart* S4M-06334 Charity Provides Services for Older Residents in Mearns (lodged on 24 April 2013) Kevin Stewart* S4M-06331 Remembering Stephen Lawrence, 20th Anniversary (lodged on 23 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Siobhan McMahon*, Alison McInnes*

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S4M-06329 Jenni Fagan, Best of British Young Novelists (lodged on 23 April 2013) Kevin Stewart* S4M-06325 Deaf Awareness Week (lodged on 23 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack*, Siobhan McMahon*, Alison McInnes* S4M-06324 Queen’s Award Success in the Highlands (lodged on 23 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack* S4M-06319 Action on Depression’s Campaign, Never Judge A Book… (lodged on 23 April 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Sarah Boyack* S4M-06307 Sales of Interest Rate Swap Agreements (lodged on 23 April 2013) Alison McInnes* S4M-06301 Building a Fairer Scotland (lodged on 24 April 2013) Kevin Stewart* S4M-06296 UNICEF, CGF and Glasgow 2014 Come together for Children’s Rights (lodged on 22 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06295 Celebrating Another Successful North Glasgow 5k (lodged on 22 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06292 Bowel Cancer Awareness in Younger People Campaign (lodged on 22 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06289 Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Youth Group Wins Young Scot Award (lodged on 22 April 2013) Siobhan McMahon* S4M-06287 Partick Thistle SFL First Division Champions (lodged on 22 April 2013) Adam Ingram*, Anne McTaggart* S4M-06283 Credit Union Expansion Project (lodged on 22 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06280 Highland Cycle Ability Centre (lodged on 18 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06276 New Benefit for Veterans (lodged on 18 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06272 Tribute to Chris Hoy (lodged on 18 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06261 Congratulations to Lauren King (lodged on 17 April 2013) Margaret McDougall* S4M-06190 A National Tree (lodged on 10 April 2013) Tavish Scott* S4M-05625 Social Tourism (lodged on 12 February 2013) Mary Scanlon*

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Section G – Bills

Proposals for Members’ Bills

A member seeking to introduce a Member‘s Bill must first lodge a draft proposal, together with a consultation document (or a statement of reasons why consultation is not considered necessary). Subsequently, the member may lodge a final proposal, in broadly similar terms to the draft, accompanied by a summary of consultation responses (or the statement of reasons). The member secures the right to introduce a Bill to give effect to the proposal if the final proposal secures, within one month, the support of at least 18 other members from at least half the political parties or groups represented in the Parliamentary Bureau, and provided no indication is given that the Scottish Government or UK Government is planning equivalent legislation. All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/12419.aspx

Current Final Proposals

Names marked with an asterisk (*) are new names of support. Where a proposal has secured the necessary level of cross-party support, the supporters‘ names are shown in bold.

Michael McMahon: Proposed Reform of Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to replace the current system of three verdicts in criminal trials with two, and to increase the majority required for conviction (lodged 15 April 2013).

Supported by Siobhan McMahon, Rhoda Grant*

The proposal was accompanied by a summary of consultation responses, which may be viewed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) or on the website page referred to above. Individual responses may also be viewed in SPICe.

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/12419.aspx

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Section H – New Documents

Other Documents

The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 30 April 2013 and are not subject to Parliamentary procedure—

West Lothian College Operating and Financial Review for the year ended 31 July 2012 (SG/2013/74)

Stow College Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2012 (SG/2013/73)

South Lanarkshire College Annual Report and Financial Statements for the 12 months ended 31st July 2012 (SG/2013/72)

Reid Kerr College Report and Financial Statements 31st July 2012 (SG/2013/71)

Perth College Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2012 (SG/2013/70)

Oatridge College Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 30 September 2012 (SG/2013/69)

The North Highland College Report & Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2012 (SG/2013/68)

laid under section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000.

Committee Reports

The following report was published on 30 April 2013—

Subordinate Legislation Committee, 25th report 2013 (Session 4): Subordinate Legislation (SP Paper 311)

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For further information on accessing committee report, please contact the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)

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Section J – Progress of Legislation

For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details).

Bills in Progress

A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at:


For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill‘s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics. As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member‘s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon. A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2. Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders. Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member‘s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill.


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Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 2 completed 27 March Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill (G)

Introduced 17 April City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill (P)

Introduced 25 April Forth Road Bridge Bill (G)

Stage 2 (Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee) 1 May

High Hedges (Scotland) Bill (M) Passed 28 March

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 completed 25 April Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

After Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 1 May Landfill Tax (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (lead committee (Finance)) 24 April Stage 1 (Public Audit Committee) 1 May

The National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill (P)

Preliminary Stage (debate, meeting of Parliament) 23 April

Post-16 Education (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (evidence, lead committee (Education and Culture)) 7 May

Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (lead committee (Economy, Energy and Tourism)) 24 April Stage 1 (secondary committee (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)) 24 April Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 1 May

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Scottish Independence Referendum Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Referendum (Scotland) Bill)) 2 May

Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill

Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Referendum (Scotland) Bill)) 2 May Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice)) 30 April Stage 1 (evidence, secondary committee (Health and Sport)) 30 April

Subordinate legislation in progress

(date of laying) (Lead Committee)

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 24 May 2013 Children‘s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Review of Contact Directions and Definition of Relevant Person) Order 2013 [draft] (15 April 2013) (Education and Culture)

Children‘s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Rules of Procedure in Children‘s Hearings) Rules 2013 [draft] (15 April 2013) (Education and Culture) Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 Modification Order 2013 [draft] (15 April 2013) (Education and Culture)

Negative Instruments Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Subordinate Legislation Committee.

Subject to annulment by 5 May 2013 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2013

Criminal Legal Aid (Fixed Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/92) (11 March 2013) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 8 May 2013 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2013

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Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Fife Council) Designation Order 2013 (SSI 2013/93) (14 March 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Parking Attendants (Wearing of Uniforms) (Fife Council Parking Area) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/94) (14 March 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (Fife Council) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/95) (14 March 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Framework and Appointed Day for Strategic Plan) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/97) (14 March 2013) (Justice)


National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/96) (15 March 2013) (Health and Sport)


Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (Rural Housing Bodies) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/100) (18 March 2013) (Justice)


National Health Service Superannuation Scheme etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/109) (27 March 2013) (Health and Sport)


Act of Sederunt (Fees of Shorthand Writers in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment) 2013 (SSI 2013/112) (28 March 2013) (Justice)


Police Service of Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/122) (4 April 2013) (Justice) Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/123) (9 April 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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Police Service of Scotland (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/125) (19 April 2013) (Justice)


Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/126) (22 April 2013) (Justice) Environmental Information (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/127) (22 April 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Firemen‘s Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/128) (22 April 2013) (Justice) Firefighters‘ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/129) (22 April 2013) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 4 June 2013 Lead committee to report by 27 May 2013

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/131) (26 April 2013) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

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