Disenfranchisement of EU nationalspublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
SNP MSP Gail Ross asks about investigations into the disenfranchisement of EU nationals who were denied their vote at the recent EU elections.
Summary
Derek Mackay confirms the economy is predicted to grow 0.8% in 2019, down from 1.3% in 2018
Nicola Sturgeon was quizzed during FMQs
Ruth Davidson asked about NHS waits, Richard Leonard raised problems at a rail works and Willie Rennie went on Brexit
The disenfranchisement of EU nationals, access to care and poverty were also raised
Disenfranchisement of EU nationalspublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
EU nationals, ambulance resource and FGMpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
SNP MSP Jenny Gilruth says EU citizens should not have to apply to stay in the UK under the resettlement scheme. Ms Sturgeon agrees EU citizens should be able to stay here if they have made it their home.
Labour MSP Monica Lennon says resources for the ambulance service are not keeping up with demand. The first minister points to investment of almost £900m in the service in the last four years and an ongoing review of demand and capacity.
SNP MSP Gillian Martin asks about the proposed legislation against female genital mutilation, external. Ms Sturgeon says the bill will increase protection for women and girls.
I don't want Scotland to sink with the Brexit ship - Sturgeonpublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, bbcMr Rennie says the first minister is desperate for remain to fail so she can push forward her plans for indyref2.
The first minister says Mr Rennie is being complacent about the risks of a no-deal Brexit "given the direction of the Conservative party".
She says the Scottish government will continue to argue for a People's Vote and the revocation of Article 50.
But if we don't succeed, I don't want Scotland to sink with the ship, she says
Background: Indyref2 'framework' bill published at Holyroodpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, Getty ImagesLegislation which could pave the way for a new Scottish independence referendum has been tabled at Holyrood.
The Scottish government wants to put the question of independence to a new public vote in the second half of 2020.
However, the Referendums (Scotland) Bill does not set a date or question, with ministers seeking agreement with the UK government
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "now more than ever it is essential that we keep Scotland's options open".
Rennie: Chances of stopping Brexit 'higher than ever'published at 12:21 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, bbcScottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says the chances of stopping Brexit are "higher than ever".
He says the Referendums (Scotland) Bill, which was unveiled by the Scottish government, divides the remain parties and asks "why cut and run when we are on the edge of victory"?
The first minister highlights the success of the SNP at the EU elections and says parties must come together to support another EU referendum.
Regarding indyref2, she insists Scotland should have the right to choose a different future if Brexit does happen.
WATCH AGAIN: Leonard asks FM to help save jobs at rail workspublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
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End of twitter postHIAL strikes, Selkirk jobs and FAI in Craig McLelland deathpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur expresses concern about further strike action at Highland and Island Airports Ltd. Ms Sturgeon says she shared the disappointment on this and says further meetings with unions will take place.
Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton asks about possible job losses in Selkirk. The first minister says she will ask the economy minister to make contact with the firm.
Labour MSP Neil Bibby calls for a fatal accident inquiry into the murder of Craig McLelland. Ms Sturgeon says the decision on FAIs is for the lord advocate to make.
Background: Union's proposed plan that could save St Rollox Caley workspublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Background from Evening Times:
Unions have criticised the Scottish Government for what they state is a refusal to pursue an opportunity to take the St Rollox deport into public ownership.
Unite said it secured a commitment from owners Gemini Rail to pay a contribution of £1m to facilitate a take over of the site and existing employees.
At a meeting this week between the union, the Transport secretary and government officials the offer was put but rejected.
Gemini said it has not made an offer.
Any and all discussions being had with company says Sturgeonpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, bbcThe Scottish Labour leader says "time is running out" to take action.
The site's turnover is up and worker skills are indispensable, he says.
Will you act in the national interest and purchase the site, Mr Leonad asks?
Ms Sturgeon says the government is happy to have any and all discussions with the company.
WATCH AGAIN: Davidson asks FM about treatment targetspublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
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End of twitter postLeonard raises job risks at Caledonian Railway Workspublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, bbcScottish Labour leader Richard Leonard asks about the Scottish government's plans to save the Caledonian Railway Works.
The first minister says the government will always look to work with firms to prevent closure but that is not always possible.
She insists the transport minister is looking at all possible action.
Mr Leonard says workers turned up yesterday morning to find a 'for sale' sign nailed to the fence.
He says the transport secretary ruled out purchasing the site.
Ms Sturgeon says some of what Mr Leonard has said is not true, before adding the government will continue to work hard to save jobs and companies.
Health spending higher per person in Scotland says Sturgeonpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, bbcRuth Davidson points to further waits in cancer referrals and for muscular-skeletal services.
If the government fails to meet targets going forward, will the health secretary keep her job she asks?
The health secretary is getting on with the job of delivering for patients, replies Ms Sturgeon.
The first minister says health spending in Scotland is higher per person than it is in England and there are record levels of staff.
But Ms Davidson says the treatment time guarantee has been breached over 212,000 times since it was brought in by Ms Sturgeon.
Over a million patients have been treated within the guaranteed time, the first minister hits back.
Background: Three-year plan to hit NHS Scotland waiting time targetspublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Scotland's health secretary pledged in October 2018 that key NHS waiting times will be met within the next three years.
Speaking as she set out a new improvement plan, Jeane Freeman admitted that some patients were still having to wait too long for treatment.
A legal requirement for all patients to start treatment within twelve weeks has never been met.
And waiting times for cancer patients hit a six-year high earlier this year, according to official figures.
Image source, Getty ImagesDavidson criticises missed NHS treatment time targetspublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, bbcScottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says another 23,000 patients have missed the 12-week treatment guarantee and only 68% of patients were seen on time.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the government is aware of the increased pressure on the health service due to changing demographics.
She points to investment behind the waiting times plan, which she suggests is already starting to have a positive impact in some areas such as outpatient waits and diagnostic performance.
Ms Davidson argues the headline figures have got worse, not better, and are now the worst they have been.
The Scottish Tory leaders asks why people should have confidence in the government.
"The plan is not failing", insists the first minister.
More people are requiring inpatient treatment now which is why the figures are as they are, she adds,.
Ms Sturgeon insists the overall trend is going in the right direction.
First minister's questions kicking off at noonpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, PA/BBCContinued support offered to church leaderspublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell says she offered support to church leaders shortly after the attack and continued support will be offered again when she meets with them next week.
Our thoughts are with any families or communities whose lives have been impacted by terror, she says.
Background: Tycoon 'touched' by sympathy after loss of three children in Sri Lanka bombingspublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Image source, AFPDanish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his wife Anne have thanked the people of Scotland for their "words of comfort" after three of their four children died in the Sri Lanka attacks.
The couple are thought to be Scotland's largest landowners.
Their children Alfred, five, Agnes, 12 and Alma, 15, were among more than 250 people killed in the bombing attacks on churches and hotels in April.
The couple said the messages they had received had touched their hearts.
Support for people impacted by Sri Lanka attackpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
SNP MSP Bob Doris asks about support for people in Scotland who have been impacted by the Easter terror attacks in Sri Lanka.
General questions is nextpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
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