Alison Johnstone

@alasdairallan @scotgov 3. @LiamKerrforADNK will ask @scotgov what assessment it has made of the impact on Police Scotland of the Budget 2026-27 allocation being £50 million less than the amount requested by the Chief Constable. Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

2. @alasdairallan will ask @scotgov whether it will provide an update regarding the steps being taken to support families with the cost of living, in light of the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on heating oil prices.

I've selected 3 Topical Questions for this afternoon. 1. @CMochan will ask @scotgov what action it is taking in response to reports that one in five adults in Scotland are unable to access dental care.

2. @JohnMasonMSP to ask @scotgov what discussions have taken place with football authorities concerning the recent deplorable fan behaviour after the match between Celtic and Rangers. Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

I have selected 2 topical questions to be asked in @scotparl this afternoon. 1. @AnnieWells2026 to ask @scotgov what its response is to the fire at Union Street in Glasgow.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in @scotparl to mark International Women’s Day 2026. Such a thoughtful discussion about barriers to women participating in public life and the changes we need to see for a truly representative society and Parliament.

@LabourMercedes @scotgov 3. @1edmountain to ask @scotgov further to @neilcgray's letter regarding the funding required for the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, what NHS services would potentially be reduced to meet such costs. Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

2. @LabourMercedes will ask @scotgov whether Scottish publicly owned infrastructure, such as Prestwick or Wick John O' Groats airports, has been used by the US Airforce for the recent strikes on Iran.

I've selected 3 Topical Questions for this afternoon. 1. @jamiegreeneUK to ask @scotgov what discussions @AngusRobertson has had with the UK Government regarding assistance @scotgov could provide to support Scottish residents affected by the situation in Iran and the Gulf region.

I've selected an Urgent Question for this afternoon. @RealStephenKerr will ask @scotgov why the March 2025 memorandum relating to the Peter Murrell case was not referenced by the Lord Advocate during her appearance last week when answering @michaeljmarra's Urgent Question.

A pleasure to welcome H.E. Sven Sakkov, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia, to @scotparl for the first time and congratulations as they celebrate their 108th Independence Day.

On behalf of @scotparl, I was honoured to attend a service at Edinburgh City Chambers to mark the 4th anniversary of the War against Ukraine. We gathered to pay tribute to the people of Ukraine who have sacrificed so much. We continue to stand with you in your resistance.

@RealStephenKerr @scotgov 3. @jamiegreeneUK to ask @scotgov what its response is to reports that @AuditScotland will investigate investment arrangements at ScotWind. Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

2. @RealStephenKerr will ask @scotgov for its response to the reported disclosure that £96.2 million has been spent by NHS Scotland on damages, legal expenses and associated costs linked to maternity and obstetric care.

I've selected 3 Topical Questions for this afternoon. 1. Evelyn Tweed will ask @scotgov what engagement it has had with @ScottishEPA and @scottish_water regarding the serious diesel pollution incident in the River Dochart and the environmental risk to the wider River Tay system.

Pleased to join fellow Presiding Officers and Speakers and the Electoral Commission to help launch this welcome and timely report. Positive change is possible. We should all work to build a political culture rooted in civility, compassion and respectful debate – a democracy where everyone can participate without fear or intimidation.

The 2026 Disability Summit brought together people from all over the country championing the rights of disabled people and discussing how the next Parliament can drive meaningful progress towards equality and opportunity. I’m delighted that this event has returned to @scotparl this year, and that so many could join us online too.

I've selected an Urgent Question for this afternoon. @michaeljmarra will ask @scotgov whether the Lord Advocate will provide details of the reasons for her reportedly sharing confidential details of the charges against Peter Murrell with the First Minister.

@AlexRowleyFife @scotgov @MarieCurieSCO 3. @Douglas4Moray to ask @scotgov whether any ministers, special advisers or civil servants, were involved in discussions concerning the postponement of the trial of Peter Murrell until after the @ScotParl election in May. Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

2. @AlexRowleyFife to ask @scotgov for its response to new figures on unmet need for palliative care that were published by @MarieCurieSCO on 16 February, showing that almost one in three people in Scotland die with unmet palliative care needs.

I have selected 3 topical questions to be asked in @scotparl today. 1. @BrianWhittle to ask @scotgov for an update on its decision to escalate @NHSaaa to Stage 4 of the national improvement framework.