Summary

  • The environment committee begins amending the Climate Change Bill as protesters call for radical action

  • A statement on efforts to increase cycling

  • MSPs begin consideration of the Planning Bill's over 200 amendments

  • A Tory MSP leads a debate in the Unforgotten Forces Consortium

  1. Caledonian Sleeper disruptionpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson asks about discussions with Serco regarding the recent disruption to the Caledonian Sleeper service.

  2. Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

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  3. What are the government doing to improve club engagement?published at 14:16 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    SNP MSP James Dornan says he is looking at bringing "strict liability" legislation to the parliament, but says he would prefer to see the clubs act themselves.

    Just three SPFL clubs are in favour of adopting strict liability to deal with fan misbehaviour, a BBC Sport Scotland survey discovered.

    The measure, which would involve holding clubs liable for the actions of their supporters, has returned to the agenda in recent weeks after a spate of incidents in Scottish stadiums.

    Labour MSP James Kelly says all verified and accurate data should be in the public domain and asks what the government is doing to ensure clubs and football authorities engage more positively.

    Mr Yousaf says a range of actions are being taken and he is trying to take people forward with him.

    He hopes the SPFL will take heed of these exchanges.

  4. Is there a signed agreement on data confidentiality?published at 14:13 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Tory MSP Liam Kerr
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    Tory MSP Liam Kerr

    Tory MSP Liam Kerr asks if there is an actual signed agreement about not publishing the data.

    He also asks about possible other instances where data has been withheld in this way.

    Mr Yousaf says the only way the Scottish government was able to obtain the data owned by the SPLF was to "sign up" to the agreement.

    The onus is on the SPFL to reflect on it, he adds.

  5. Justice secretary calls on SPFL to publish datapublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Mr McArthur says the performance of the SPFL to date has been pathetic.

    The minister says to get the data the government had to agree it would not be published, as it belongs to the clubs.

    Mr Yousaf cites a positive conversation with Neil Doncaster this morning.

    He reiterates his call for the SPFL to publish the data.

  6. 'Rip up the secrecy agreement' urges Lib Dempublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf

    Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf says there needs to be robust data on sectarianism at football, and this is provided by the SPFL and only provided to the Scottish government on the basis it would be kept confidential.

    He confirms he has written to the SPFL about being more transparent about it and it will be discussed at the next board meeting.

    Mr McArthur urges the minister to "rip up the secrecy agreement" and share the data.

    Mr Yousaf says he agrees the data should be shared but reiterates it is not government data.

    He suggests ending the confidentiality agreement could be considered actionable.

  7. Background from the Herald...published at 14:06 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    According to the Herald on Sunday..., external

    "The Scottish Government is at the centre of a secrecy row over a dossier which lays bare the scale of sectarianism at football matches.

    "Ministers are refusing to publish nearly two years of data on “unacceptable conduct” in football grounds by claiming it is confidential.

    "The SNP administration believes the public interest is served by withholding data that was provided by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).

    "Nil By Mouth, an anti-sectarianism charity, has now lodged an appeal with the Scottish Information Commissioner to have the figures released."

  8. Sectarianism at footballpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur raises recent reports that the Scottish government has agreed with the SPFL to keep information regarding the extent of sectarianism at football confidential, and asks whether this data will be published.

  9. Topical questionspublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Question mark
  10. Time for reflectionpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Father Mark KellyImage source, bbc
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    Father Mark Kelly

    Father Mark Kelly, a priest based in Ayrshire, is delivering today's time for reflection.

  11. Coming up...published at 14:01 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Topical questions will be followed by portfolio questions on culture and tourism.

    Then there will be a statement on the cycling action plan.

    CyclistImage source, Getty Images

    MSPs begin a marathon session of amending the Planning Bill, which will last until 7pm this evening.

    And finally the member's debate will highlight the Unforgotten Forces Consortium, led by Tory MSP Maurice Corry.

  12. If the 151 amendments to the Climate Change Bill are not enough for you...published at 13:58 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

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  13. That ends the committee... but don't go far!published at 13:41 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Committee

    The convener wraps up today's session, reminding members consideration of the bill will continue next week.

    Chamber business will begin in 20 minutes for...

    • Topical questions on data on sectarianism in football and the Caledonian Sleeper service
    • Tourism portfolio questions
    • A statement on cycling
    • The start of the Planning Bill at stage 3
    • A member's debate on the Unforgotten Forces Consortium
  14. Scotland must learn lessons of 'gilets jaunes' says Green MSPpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Labour MSP Claudia Beamish says she will back the minister on putting just transition principles on the face of the bill, but says she is wary about doing soon.

    Ms Beamish welcomes the pledge to discuss these issues over the summer.

    Mr Ruskell says the critical lesson of the 'gilets jaunes' move is that the government of France did not listen to the people.

    That's why the lived experience of a citizen's assembly is necessary he adds.

    Mr Ruskell does not press his amendment and amendment 113 can't be moved due to the lack of a financial memorandum.

  15. Postpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

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  16. Minister calls for just transition amendments to be withdrawnpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

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    Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham

    Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says her amendments in this group will put internationally recognised just transition principles on the face of the bill.

    Ms Cunninham says there is already a non-statutory Just Transition Commission, external and says the government is looking at any benefits that would accrue from putting it on a statutory footing.

    The cabinet secretary cites Scottish Parliament estimates that amendments 113 and 114 have been determined to cost in combination £772,806 and stresses these are annual costs.

    She says she is not convinced of the need for consultation with a citizen's assembly as the current commission is engaging with people across the country.

    SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson says his estimate of the cost of this would be between £3m-£5m per annum, but he accepts this only a guess.

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    SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson

  17. Climate change citizen's assembly called forpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Green MSP Mark Ruskell calls for a Citizen's Assembly echoing calls from Extinction Rebellion Scotland.

    "We have to take people with us," he says.

  18. Call for Just Transition Commission to be put on statutory footingpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 18 June 2019

    Green MSP Mark RuskellImage source, bbc

    Green MSP Mark Ruskell says the amendments would put a Just Transition Commission into statute.

    Mr Ruskell says a just transition must be at the core of all our actions and he wants the bill to enshrine it.

    He says a procurement measure is included to ensure a "betrayal" like BiFab faced is not repeated.

    Ms BeamishImage source, bbc

    Labour MSP Claudia Beamish strongly requests the government publish a financial memorandum.

    The costs for putting a Just Transition Commission on a statutory footing would not be prohibitive, she says.

    "In my view it would be money well spent," Ms Beamish adds.

    The Labour MSP says the amendments taken together would ensure a robust mechanism to make sure the Scottish government has to consult with the commission.

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