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That the Parliament notes what it sees as the dangers that mobile phones and social media pose to children and young people, especially in relation to their physical and mental health; expresses concern regarding the potential safeguarding issues associated with the use of mobile phones, such as exposure to harmful content that is not age-appropriate; further expresses concern regarding reported studies that state that two in three 11- to 17-year-olds find it difficult to put down their phones, with teenagers spending, on average, five hours and 30 minutes each day on their smartphones, including four to five hours on social media, as well as research that reportedly found that one in five 16- to 18-year-olds say that social media has made them feel that "life is not worth living"; notes the calls for a Scotland-wide ban on the use of mobile phones on school premises; understands that schools across Scotland, including in the West Scotland region, and the rest of the UK that have implemented such bans have seen promising results, and that countries across Europe and around the world have taken extensive steps to limit the use of mobile phones in schools, and commends what it sees as the great work done by organisations such as Smartphone Free Childhood, Kids for Now, One Collective Power and Delay Smartphones, which are raising awareness of the potential dangers that come with mobile phone use.

That the Parliament notes the findings and recommendations in the Criminal Justice Committee’s 1st Report, 2026 (Session 6), Inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish Prisons (SP Paper 956).

That the Parliament notes the reports that University and College Union (UCU) members at the University of Stirling have voted in favour of taking further industrial action in the ongoing dispute around job cuts and the failure of senior management to rule out compulsory redundancies; understands that balloted actions may include action short of strike and full strike action; further understands that there have already been 175 voluntary redundances across the university’s professional and academic staff, resulting in increased workload pressures for remaining staff; recognises the union's calls for the senior management of the university to prioritise protecting existing jobs and revisiting its financial strategy, and expresses its full solidarity with the University of Stirling UCU and campus unions, which, it considers, continue to defend jobs and seek improvements to working conditions at the university.

That the Parliament congratulates the Radhuni and Itihaas restaurants on their £1,500 charitable contribution to the Pink Ribbon Foundation; notes that the sister restaurants donated 50p for every customer who visited the restaurants in December 2025; further notes that the Pink Ribbon Foundation supports people who have been affected by breast cancer, and thanks the staff at the restaurants for their hard work and generosity for an important cause.

That the Parliament congratulates the Team GB men’s curling team on winning the silver medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games; recognises the exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship shown throughout the competition, which has captured the imagination of people across Scotland and the wider UK; acknowledges the leadership of skip Bruce Mouat in guiding the team to Olympic success; gives particular recognition to Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jr and Bobby Lammie, whose strong connections to the Dumfries and Galloway region are a source of pride for communities across south west Scotland; notes the deep and historic links between the region and the sport of curling, including the internationally significant role of Ailsa Craig as the source of granite used to produce curling stones used around the world; recognises the inspiration that this achievement provides to young people and sporting communities across Scotland, and wishes the team continued success in the future.

That the Parliament welcomes the news that The Wee Bookshop in Dollar has been shortlisted for a regional independent bookstore award; understands that since opening in 2023, the shop has stood as Dollar’s only space to browse literature, take part in Q&A events with authors, and drink high-quality coffee; believes that, recognised against several other Scottish bookstores, The Wee Bookshop has been nominated for a regional award as Scotland’s Independent Bookstore of the Year at the British Book Awards; acknowledges that the owner’s goal has been to provide an inclusive space for locals and those further afield, whilst maintaining a calm atmosphere and opportunity for taking part in community and school events; notes that the shortlist includes seven other book shops from Scotland and even more from the wider UK, with the winner being announced on 11 May 2026; commends The Wee Bookshop on this nomination after only its second full year of opening, and further commends the communities both locally and farther afield on their overwhelming support for the business.

That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) will be returning to Orkney from 11 to 13 May 2026 to offer blood donation appointments to islanders; understands that, in the past, opportunities to donate blood have not been regularly available to those living in Orkney, due to the logistical challenges of storing and transporting blood to the Scottish mainland; acknowledges the fantastic work that the team at SNBTS has undertaken in recent years to resolve those challenges, which resulted in blood donation opportunities being made available to islanders in the spring of 2025, nearly 16 years after initial trial sessions were conducted locally; notes that the sessions in 2025 demonstrated the huge local interest in taking advantage of the opportunity to donate blood and platelets, with 239 donors attending, almost half of whom were new donors; recognises the life-saving work that is carried out thanks to blood donation, and the importance of making this service accessible in rural and island communities in Scotland; thanks SNBTS for providing islanders with this further chance to donate; encourages anyone in Orkney who is able to give blood to do so, and looks forward to such visits being a regular feature of the work of SNBTS in the future.

That the Parliament congratulates Dollar Academy on being recognised for culinary excellence at the first Scottish School Food Awards; understands that the newly launched awards highlight outstanding catering standards within the education sector, shining a spotlight on school chefs and kitchen teams; believes that Dollar Academy's head chef, Artur Pohnke, was shortlisted in the Chef of the Year category, alongside chefs from across Edinburgh and Perthshire schools; notes that the academy was also shortlisted in the Foodservice Team of the Year category, and that judges commended the catering team’s commitment to developing menus with special dietary requirements in mind; considers that the purpose of the new awards is to highlight the importance of good nutrition and innovative approaches to school catering, focusing on how schools can inspire healthy eating habits among pupils; believes that the awards have also helped to raise the standard of school meals and to demonstrate the connection between high-quality foodservice, innovative nutritional initiatives and dedicated, experienced staff, and commends everyone involved on their sterling endeavours towards culinary excellence in schools.

That the Parliament recognises the important work being done by Independent Advocacy Perth and Kinross (IAPK); notes that IAPK has been working to safeguard human rights since 1995, and has worked within the community to help individuals understand their choices and offer a range of support; considers that independent advocacy services are especially important for individuals who are more likely to be treated poorly, particularly as a result of structural barriers, discrimination and prejudice or because of their own vulnerability, and wishes IAPK every success as it continues its crucial work.

That the Parliament celebrates the recent success and achievements of Fife musician Jacob Alon, including winning BBC Introducing Artist of the Year 2025, of which Jacob is the first Scottish winner, and the Critics' Choice Award at the 2026 BRIT Awards; notes that this has been followed up by a performance on The Graham Norton Show, and wishes them every success for their bright future.