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Official Report: search what was said in Parliament

The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.  

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 6 July 2025
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Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

First Minister’s Question Time

Meeting date: 26 June 2025

David Torrance

Given the rising cost of living, free school meals have an important role to play in reducing pressure on families while improving the lives of young people across Scotland. That is more important than ever in the face of the continued austerity from Westminster. Can the First Minister advise how the Scottish Government’s recent work in extending free school meals to pupils in secondary 1 to 3 in eight council areas, including in my constituency of Kirkcaldy, will support its work to ensure that every child has the best start in life, regardless of their background?

Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 25 June 2025

David Torrance

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of its engagement with stakeholders on violence prevention during its youth violence summit on 12 June. (S6O-04846)

Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Meeting date: 25 June 2025

David Torrance

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect. I would have voted no.

Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 25 June 2025

David Torrance

The rise of social media has arguably increased the accessibility and volume of violent content consumed by young people online. Does the minister believe that projects such as quit fighting for likes can have a positive impact on young people who might be drawn into violence or, indeed, into filming and sharing violence without understanding the impact of the content?

Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Meeting date: 25 June 2025

David Torrance

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I still cannot connect. I would have voted no.

Meeting of the Parliament

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 18 June 2025

David Torrance

How are rapid cancer diagnostic services helping to speed up treatment and improve outcomes for people across Scotland?

Meeting of the Parliament

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 18 June 2025

David Torrance

To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that NatureScot will complete its review of the bird species in schedule 2 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. (S6O-04805)

Meeting of the Parliament

Portfolio Question Time

Meeting date: 18 June 2025

David Torrance

Our approach to environmental issues has changed enormously since 1981, and it is only right that legislation is considered periodically to determine whether it needs to be replaced or amended. The Scottish Government has the powers to prohibit the hunting of ptarmigan while a lengthy process takes its course. Will the minister clarify whether that approach has been considered?

Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

Scottish Languages Bill: Stage 3

Meeting date: 17 June 2025

David Torrance

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app could not connect. I would have voted yes.

Meeting of the Parliament [Draft]

First Minister’s Question Time

Meeting date: 12 June 2025

David Torrance

What assessment has the Scottish Government made of the impact that recent changes by the Scottish Funding Council to funding allocations will have on the ability of Fife College to deliver high-quality education and training opportunities?