Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

First Minister's Questions (FMQs) - 16th November 2017

The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on 16th November 2017.

First Minister's Questions (FMQs) - 9th November 2017

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on 9th November 2017.

First Minister’s Questions selected for answer on 9th November 2017:

1. Ruth Davidson: To be taken in Chamber.
2. Jackie Baillie: To be taken in Chamber.
3. Willie Rennie: To be taken in Chamber.
4. Christine Grahame: To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can put in place to curtail tax avoidance.
5. Liam Kerr: To ask the First Minister, in light of reports of crews being attacked when dealing with bonfires over the weekend, what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure the safety of emergency responders.
6. Rhoda Grant: To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding reports that the UK could leave the common agricultural policy and common fisheries policy in March 2019 with no transition period.
7. Maree Todd: To ask the First Minister what support the Scottish Government provides for veterans.

First Minister's Questions (FMQs) - 2nd November 2017

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on 2nd November 2017.

First Minister’s Questions selected for answer on 2nd November 2017:

1. Ruth Davidson: To be taken in Chamber.
2. Alex Rowley: To be taken in Chamber.
3. Patrick Harvie: To be taken in Chamber.
4. Stuart McMillan: To ask the First Minister, in light of reports that Macmillan Cancer Support is acting to combat so-called fake news regarding health conditions, what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that people are not misled by fake medical information online.
5. Liz Smith: To ask the First Minister what criteria will be used to assess the outcomes of pupil equity funding.
6. Pauline McNeill: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government plans to take to help families faced with financial hardship should interest rates rise.
7. George Adam: To ask the First Minister how many households have received support from the Scottish Welfare Fund.