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The Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill introduces changes to funding arrangements for apprenticeships, work-based learning and training for employment. We are scrutinising the Bill and would like to hear your views ➡ yourviews.parliament.scot/ecyp/tertiar...

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Time for the next #CanongateWall vote, where you choose your favourite quotation! The next person to be featured is Jackie Kay. We've selected these lines from the poem 'Darling' , and 'In My Country'. Click to choose which one should be carved into stone!👇 www.parliament.scot/get-involved...

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Vote for your favourite quote! Words by Scots poet Liz Lochhead will be added to the Parliament's #CanongateWall, and we want you to make the final selection! Watch the video and then visit our website to choose which one should be carved into stone!👇 www.parliament.scot/get-involved...

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Murdo Fraser MSP led this afternoon's Members' Business as he called for 'Protection of Park Home Residents' Watch the debate on SPTV www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/memb...

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🔴First Minister's Questions is now live in the Chamber 👇 www.facebook.com/scottishparl...

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This afternoon's Chamber business includes: 🟣 First Minister's Questions 🟣 A Scottish Government debate: Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2025 Watch live from 11:40am or catch up online on SPTV www.scottishparliament.tv

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Committees meeting today include: 🟣 Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee 🟣 SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee Catch up live on SPTV www.scottishparliament.tv

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Earlier today the Education, Children and Young People Committee started a short inquiry into progress on widening access to higher education. Professor John McKendrick, Commissioner for Fair Access shared his views with us. Watch the evidence session: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/educ...

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In a Members' Business debate this afternoon, Fulton MacGregor MSP will look at the 'Northern Corridor Community Forum - Evidence Based Report'. The report looks at areas such as housing, infrastructure and local amenities in Glenboig, Gartcosh, Moodiesburn, Chryston, Stepps and Muirhead.

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Should voters be able to recall MSPs? And if so, what criteria should be used? Just two of the questions the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is asking about Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill Have your say: yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/sp-reca...

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📣🎫 Tickets are still available for tomorrow's First Minister's Questions! To book your spot: ✉️ Email [email protected] 📞 Call Public Information on 0131 248 5000 or freephone 0800 092 7500 #FMQs runs on Thursdays from midday for 45 minutes. #VisitScotParl

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Today's Chamber business includes: 🟣 Two @scottishgreens.org debates on Education; and Transport 🟣 Appointment of Member of the Standards Commission for Scotland Watch live or catch up on SPTV www.scottishparliament.tv

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The following committees will meet today: 🟣 Rural Affairs at 9am 🟣 Education, Children and Young People at 9.15am 🟣 Economy at 9.30am 🟣 Public Audit at 9.30am 🟣 Criminal Justice at 10am Watch online on SPTV www.scottishparliament.tv

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The result of the vote on Stage 3 of the Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill is: Yes: 73 No: 29 Abstain: 21 The Bill is therefore passed. Find out more: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 will be the subject of Emma Harper MSP's Member's Business this afternoon. Watch the debate live on SPTV from 5:30pm www.scottishparliament.tv

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Today's Chamber business includes: 🟣 Our weekly Time for Reflection 🟣 Ministerial Statement: Response to Concerns Raised Regarding Care of Children at Skye House 🟣 Stage 3 (final stage) of the Budget (Scotland) Bill Watch online on SPTV www.scottishparliament.tv

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Committees meeting today: 🟣 Health, Social Care and Sport 🟣 Net Zero, Energy and Transport 🟣 Finance and Public Administration 🟣 Delegated Powers and Law Reform 🟣 Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice 🟣 Local Government, Housing and Planning Watch online www.scottishparliament.tv

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On this 3rd anniversary of the War in Ukraine, I was honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of @parliament.scot at the National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. We @parliament.scot stand alongside Ukraine and our thoughts are with all of those suffering as a result of this ongoing war.

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Ash Regan has secured support from MSPs to introduce a Bill that would make paying for sexual acts an offence and help people to exit prostitution. Find out more: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...

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Kenneth Gibson's Members' Debate today is on The Ongoing Impact of PFI/PPP on Scotland’s Public Finances Watch live on SPTV from 12.45pm (approx) www.scottishparliament.tv

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🔴 First Minister's Questions is now live in the Chamber👇 www.facebook.com/scottishparl...

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Today's debates include: 🟣 Scottish Government Debates: Scottish Income Tax Rate Resolution, Independent Review of Sentencing and Penal Policy 🟣 Members' Business from Kenneth Gibson: The Ongoing Impact of PFI/PPP on Scotland’s Public Finances Watch online from 11.40am www.scottishparliament.tv

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Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee 9.30am 🟣 SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee 9.30am 🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 9.30am Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

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Today in the #ScotParl Chamber: 🟣 Scottish Government Debate: Protecting the Powers of the Scottish Parliament 🟣 Members' Business Debate led by Rachael Hamilton: Tackling the Rise in Rural Crime and Equipment Theft in Scotland Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

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Fancy being a part of history? Join us in marking the Parliament building's 20th anniversary by voting for your 3 favourite quotes from a handpicked selection to inscribe on the Canongate Wall. Find out more about the project: www.parliament.scot/get-involved...

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The following committees are meeting today: 🟣 Education, Children and Young People 🟣 Rural Affairs and Islands 🟣 Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 🟣 Economy and Fair Work 🟣 Public Audit 🟣 Criminal Justice Meeting details here www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

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@beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social will use her Members' Business Debate to commend the fishermen of island and coastal communities and the benefits of, and challenges experienced by, the industry. Watch live on SPTV from 5.15pm (approx) www.scottishparliament.tv

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Today's debates include: 🟣 Ministerial Statement: Supporting the Workers of Grangemouth 🟣 A Scot Gov Debate on Employer National Insurance Contributions 🟣 Members' Debate - Beatrice Wishart: Opportunities and Challenges for Scotland’s Fishing Sector in 2025 Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv

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Today's committee meetings included: 🟣 Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee 🟣 Finance and Public Administration Committee 🟣 Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee 🟣 Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Watch the meetings online: www.scottishparliament.tv

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The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill was introduced yesterday by Maurice Golden MSP. Details of this Member’s Bill and accompanying documents can be viewed on our website: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la...

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From poetry to proverbs to psalms, the Canongate Wall on the Royal Mile is inscribed full of quotes relevant to Scotland. Find out more about the history of the wall and view the quotes: www.parliament.scot/visit/events... And watch this space for an exciting announcement!

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Since 2023 the Scottish Government has committed to a significant increase in funding for arts and culture. This blog looks at where that additional money is going, the policy developments which sit alongside this new money, and how outcomes are measured: spice-spotlight.scot/2025/02/17/c...

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The doors of @parliament.scot are open again! Come visit us today! 🎉 After a short closure for improvements, our online gift shop is also back up and running. Browse our shop and plan your visit today! 👉 www.parliament.scot/visit/plan-y...

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Architect Enric Miralles was born on this day in 1955. Tragically, he died aged 45 during the construction of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Here he is with Donald Dewar, who became Scotland's first First Minister, during the unveiling of the building's design in 1999. Roger Donovan/Alamy

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Welcome to the The Scottish Parliament's official account on Bluesky. We are in recess this week, but you can find out more about Parliament's work at www.parliament.scot, or you can watch previous meetings and debates at www.scottishparliament.tv

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