Meeting of the Parliament (Accessible)

General Questions Fergus Ewing S6O-04946 1. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the worst wildfires ever recorded in Scotland affected the areas around Dava, Lochindorb and Carrbridge this summer, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding potentially commissioning an independent review of wildfire management practices. Fulton MacGregor S6O-04947 2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that people with increased genetic risk of developing cervical cancer are offered additional screening tests. Pauline McNeill S6O-04948 3. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Turner & Townsend regarding its role in auditing and monitoring the work undertaken by Amey to complete the M8 Woodside viaducts. Tess White S6O-04949 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it has engaged with the Equality and Human Rights Commission in relation to the 19 public bodies and organisations that were found to have misrepresented the Equality Act 2010. Sandesh Gulhane S6O-04950 5. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the extension of the current operating hours of the Glasgow Subway beyond 6.12 pm on Sundays. Kenneth Gibson S6O-04951 6. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with ScotRail regarding an increase to the service frequency on the Largs to Glasgow Central route. Katy Clark (S6O-04952) 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make a direct award to the Ferguson Marine shipyard for the replacement of MV Lord of the Isles. Douglas Ross S6O-04953 8. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the unified statement agreed at the Community Council Convention of the Highland Council Area regarding the impact of major energy infrastructure in the region, in Beauly on 14 June 2025, what the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s response is to the statement and whether she will attend a future convention meeting to discuss it. followed by First Minister's Questions Russell Findlay S6F-04293 1. Question to be taken in Chamber. Anas Sarwar S6F-04294 2. Question to be taken in Chamber. Alex Cole-Hamilton S6F-04295 3. Question to be taken in Chamber. Gordon MacDonald S6F-04313 4. To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on households in Scotland of the forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation that food and drink inflation could reach 5.7% by December. Murdo Fraser S6F-04296 5. To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will support town and city centres as retail destinations. Maggie Chapman S6F-04300 6. To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to protect renters in the private sector from homelessness. followed by Members' Business — S6M-18710 Emma Roddick: Increasing Frequency and Intensity of Wildfires That the Parliament notes with grave concern the reported increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Scotland, including in the Highlands and Islands, and the devastating impact these events have on the environment, economy and communities; recognises what it sees as the unique vulnerability of the Highlands and Islands due to its expansive rural landscape, peatlands and the changing climate; highlights what it sees as the significant risks posed to biodiversity, air quality and critical infrastructure; recognises what it sees as the immense pressure that is placed on emergency services, local resources and the resilience efforts that are required from everyone, from government to third sector volunteers; notes the reported role of climate change, land management practices and human activity in contributing to these events, and further notes the calls on the Scottish Government to review its wildfire prevention and response strategies, and for cross-party collaboration to develop a robust, long-term plan to mitigate the threat of wildfires, discourage irresponsible behaviours and build resilience in communities. Further details available for S6M-18710