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That the Parliament agrees that the Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill be passed.

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill be passed.

That the Parliament notes the publication by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) of The Scottish Crime Report 2025/26; further notes that 54.8% of convenience retailers who responded to SGF's crime survey reported that shoplifting has increased over the past year, with 99.6% stating that it is a daily occurrence; acknowledges that 99.4% of respondents reported experiencing weekly incidents of abuse when refusing a sale or requesting proof of age, and notes calls for greater action to tackle retail crime across Scotland, including in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

That the Finance and Public Administration Committee recommends that the Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/97) be approved.

That the Parliament marks the 60 years since the publication of the White Paper, University of the Air, which paved the way for the creation of the Open University(OU); celebrates the legacy of Jennie Lee, who was the driving force behind the paper; recognises the impact that it has had on lifelong learning opportunities and making education accessible to all; commends how the OU in Scotland has provided educational opportunities to over 238,000 students across every Scottish parliamentary constituency, via what it sees as its world-class expertise in flexible distance learning and open-entry models, and notes the role that the OU in Scotland will play over the next 60 years and beyond in helping more people to achieve their ambitions and fulfil their potential, regardless of where they start in life.

That the Parliament congratulates Penumbra Mental Health on its 40th anniversary; recognises that the charity has been walking alongside people who are experiencing mental health challenges for more than four decades; understands that the organisation has long championed the power of lived experience and prides itself on the fact that 27% of its workforce is employed in peer support roles, and wishes Penumbra all of the very best for the future.

That the Parliament celebrates the achievement of Plean House and Stables gaining charitable status; understands that the project has ambitious plans to restore Plean House and Stables in Plean Country Park for the benefit of the community; notes that the house and stables were built in 1819 and fell into disrepair in the 1970s, when their owners moved away from the area, and have since been damaged by fire; understands that the plans include restoring the stables to provide a café, an exhibition and a community space; commends those involved for the work they have done so far to progress the project and engage the community, including regular fundraising events and information sharing; understands that the board is starting the process of a community asset transfer; commends the ambition of this project and the value it will bring to the community, and notes what it sees as the power of community land ownership in Stirling and across Scotland.

That the Parliament commends Victim Support Scotland on its Victims’ Awareness Week 2026, which runs from 20 to 27 February; notes that this year's theme is Cybercrime, which suggests that an increasingly digitised world is driving an increase in such reported crime types, including romance fraud, financial scams, AI/deepfakes, and social media and online stalking; recognises what it believes is the importance of people impacted by this crime type being empowered to report incidents; acknowledges the role of Victim Support Scotland in providing emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime, including cybercrime, and encourages anyone affected by cybercrime to seek guidance and support, including from Victim Support Scotland.

That the Parliament congratulates the Elgin-based Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation on reaching the £1 million fundraising mark; celebrates the work of the charity in bringing happiness to nearly 3,000 children undergoing cancer treatment through gifts, grants and experiences, brightening the lives of the young people and their families, and pays tribute to Abbie Main, the founder of the charity and its namesake, who died on 25 December 2017 aged 15 after having cancer for four years and who wished to raise money “for hospitals and stuff”.

That the Parliament congratulates Gordon Dewar on his outstanding service as chief executive of Edinburgh Airport after the news that he will step down from his role at the airport after 14 years; recognises that during his tenure, passenger numbers increased by approximately 85%, growing from around nine million in 2012 to almost 17 million in 2025; further recognises his leadership of the airport through significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent recovery of Scotland’s aviation sector; acknowledges his role in strengthening international connectivity for Scotland’s capital city and supporting economic growth, tourism and jobs, and wishes Gordon well as he prepares to leave his post, thanking him for his significant contribution to Edinburgh, Scotland and the aviation sector.