Parliamentary proceedings

The latest information on parliamentary proceedings, primarily from the Scottish Parliament but also covering information that affects Scotland from Westminster that affects children and young people in Scotland.

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School Closures Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S}
During Question Time on 25 June Hugh Henry (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive whether it will review its procedures on school closures.

Alcohol Summit Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During First Minister's Question Time on 25 June 2009 Michael Matheson (SNP) asked the First Minister how the outcomes of the Scottish Government's alcohol summit will be taken forward.

Sectarianism Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During First Minister's Question Time on 25 June 2009 Bill Butler (Lab) asked the First Minister when the Scottish Government will present a national anti-sectarianism strategy to the Parliament.

Childhood Smoking Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During Question Time on 25 June 2009 Kenneth Gibson (SNP) asked the Scottish Executive what impact it considers the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill will have on the number of children taking up smoking.

In Vitro Fertilisation Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During Question Time on 25 June 2009 Margaret Curran (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what it is doing to guarantee that all national health service boards offer three cycles of NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation treatment to those who are eligible.

Class Sizes Written Answer, 25/06/09 [S]
Written Answer given in response to David McLetchie's (Cons) question asking the Scottish Executive whether it will introduce legislation to further limit class sizes.

Teachers Written Answer, 25/06/09 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Margo MacDonald's (Indep) question asking the Scottish Executive, in the light of reports produced by TES Scotland showing only 39.5% of probationers finding permanent posts in the current academic year compared with 51.3% in the previous year, whether it plans to introduce different measures to avoid unemployment amongst teachers.

Teachers Written Answer, 25/06/09 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Rhona Brankin's (Lab) question asking the Scottish Executive what action it has taken since publication of the school census figures for 2008-09 staffing levels to address the decrease in teacher numbers.

Welfare Reform Bill, 25/06/09 [E/NI/S/W]
Sixth Committee day in the House of Lords for the Welfare Reform Bill took place on 25 June 2009.

Child Safety Week Motion, 24/06/09 [S]
Motion lodged before the Scottish Parliament on 24 June 2009 by Patrick Harvie (Green) recognising Child Safety Week 2009.

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