Meeting of the Parliament

Time for Reflection Rev Alan Kimmitt, Minister, St Columba's Parish Church of Scotland followed by Topical Questions Tess White S6T-00685 1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with INEOS regarding possible restructuring at the Grangemouth Refinery. Mark Griffin S6T-00688 2. To ask the Scottish Government what preparations it is making to support people in Scotland, in light of the reported comments by the chief executive of Scottish Power warning that 10 million UK homes could potentially be in fuel poverty this winter. Beatrice Wishart S6T-00687 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to provide local support to new mothers who require a specialist mental health bed with their baby, following recent reports that many are having to travel hundreds of miles in order to receive the treatment they need. Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee Debate: Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s International Work That the Parliament notes the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee's 3rd Report, 2022 (Session 6), Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s International Work (SP Paper 154). followed by Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-03137 Michelle Thomson: Women in Business That the Parliament acknowledges what it sees as the vital role played by women in business, including in the Falkirk East constituency; believes that diversity in business leadership is vital for a healthy economy; notes reports that female entrepreneurs and business leaders often face particular barriers in accessing finance and investment; recognises what it sees as the pioneering research undertaken by Women’s Enterprise Scotland; understands that the research shows that women reportedly start their businesses with 53% less capital than men do, ask for 30% less funding and consequently, it believes, are often hugely under-capitalised from the outset; further understands that, according to the research, only 14% of all capital raised went to women-led businesses, and that less than 15% of the UK’s business angels are women; notes the initiatives taken by the Scottish Government to support and promote women in business, and further notes the growing recognition that removing barriers to women will enhance leadership, decision making, ethics and performance in the business community.