Gillian Mackay
Scottish Green Party · Scotland
“There are lessons to be learned from this situation, but that will be of little comfort to the staff and patients who are dealing with an old hospital. Right now, it is 30°C in some parts of Monklands hospital, wall trims are held on with duct tape and there are historical issues with asbestos in the building.”
“Since we raised the issue of hyperscale data centres with the First Minister last week, more than 6,000 people have written to him to back the Scottish Greens’ call for a moratorium. Hundreds of those people gathered outside the Parliament yesterday to make their voices heard.”
“I am more than happy to meet staff and union representatives. In the interest of expediency and time, I will write to the member in more detail, because there are detailed concerns here and now about Monklands, and they need to be addressed.”
“Facts and figures are important and help us to understand the issue, but the finance secretary will forgive me for a moment for highlighting the human costs, because I know that she already gets the impact on people. Gillian Mackay is right. Our offices across Europe and elsewhere have done a fantastic job.”
“We all know how damaging Brexit has been to our economy and our democracy. I am pleased to hear the minister highlight the human costs, because I think those are tangible things that everybody can realise we have lost. At a time when global relations are so unstable, we need to work more closely with our European allies.”
“I follow others in wishing Steve Clarke, the Scotland men’s team and the tartan army a safe and productive journey in the US. The racist violence that we have seen on the streets of Belfast, as well as in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland this week, has been utterly shameful.”
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“Consideration of any relevant clinical guidance would be part of the role that should be undertaken by any healthcare professionals involved in procedures. Amendment 6 would place a duty on the Scottish ministers to “issue guidance about the provision of non-surgical procedures” and that guidance may include information about the requirements that are imposed by part 1 of the bill and about the steps that providers have taken to comply with those requirements. That guidance must be published and may be revised or revoked. I urge members to support amendment 6. Carol Mochan: I place on record Scottish Labour’s support for both amendments in this group, which seek to strengthen the review of any support given.”
“I thank the Scottish Government for working with me on my amendment. At stage 2, a number of members proposed amendments that would have required the production of guidance. The proposals for that guidance covered a range of issues, and I thank the minister for working with me on amendment 6, which provides a single requirement and lists issues that may be included in that guidance. The focus is on guidance that is appropriate to businesses, rather than on matters that are more suited to clinical guidance or judgment and that might interfere with the professional and clinical guidance that is rightly issued by the professional bodies, royal colleges or regulators of healthcare professionals.”
“I am also pleased that one recommendation is to give staff a direct escalation line to the Parliament’s human resources team, as I think that that will help to address situations in which there are complaints between parties or in which staff feel that they cannot challenge members’ behaviour. The public rightly expect the highest standard of behaviour from members, and it is clear that some have fallen far short of that. It is on all of us to tackle the power structures that have prevented people from stepping forward and to foster a culture in which everyone is welcome, safe and supported. My party is committed to doing that. 09:40”
“The allegations, and the volume of them, are shocking and will be hugely concerning for everyone using the parliamentary estate. I thank those who have come forward and shared their experiences to help to improve the culture and conduct in Parliament. In 2018, in response to the #MeToo movement, Parliament undertook work to tackle inappropriate conduct and to improve its culture. The report lays bare not only that have we not completely tackled the problem but that it might actually have got worse. That means that parliamentary and members’ staff might have been put in positions that they never should have been in. It is absolutely incumbent on all parties to take the issue seriously and to address any and all inappropriate conduct in their groups, and I am pleased to hear the commitments that colleagues have made today.”
“As parliamentarians, we have to strive to make sure that what happened that day can never happen again. 12:05”
“Thirty years ago tomorrow, 16 primary 1s and their teacher went to school and did not come home. Fifteen more were injured. Those children would have been the same age as me. When the news came over the radio, my mum was in hospital, having just given birth to my brother. The panic across central Scotland was real. She always told us how her relief at me being safe was immediately dashed by the realisation that others did not have the same fate. Their hopes and dreams were never realised. No words can do real justice to the pain and grief of the families who never got to see their babies grow up. My thoughts, and those of the Scottish Greens, go to all those who are affected. We were proud to take action on a cross-party basis to tackle the ownership of handguns.”
“I will be receiving further updates from the health board, and I will be happy to write to Gillian Mackay to provide further information.”
“The inspection report highlighted that the social work post at Skye house has been vacant for around three years. It is unclear whether there are plans to replace that role or, if not, how social work views and knowledge can be accessed. The report states that “this is clearly a gap.” Will the minister outline how social work will be engaging with the unit going forward? Tom Arthur: Issues in the wider team were part of the discussions and conversations that were undertaken with the chief executive and her team. Although there has been a significant increase in staffing, as I touched on earlier, there is still work under way to complete that process in order to ensure the correct balance of individuals in positions across a multidisciplinary team.”
“Constituents are frequently in touch with me about it. I am determined that the design of new-build homes should be such that they are accessible and adaptable and that our standards should drive that to the greatest possible extent. Equally, I am conscious that most people will grow old in the house that they are already in, so it is also a concern of mine that the adaptations system should be person centred and speedy. That is why we are updating the standards for new builds, and it is why I have committed to reviewing the adaptations programme across the board in order to drive those improvements.”
“During the passage of the bill that became the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, I committed to advancing, within the next two years, both accessibility and adaptability across all tenures through a Scottish accessible homes standard. Gillian Mackay: In my region, there have been instances of disabled people having to wait for lengthy periods for housing that meets their needs. None of us knows when we might need accessible housing, and, with an ageing population, it seems sensible to invest in that type of housing stock. What action can the Scottish Government take to support local authorities to adapt existing housing that is in their control, to ensure that the long delays that we are seeing in housing being allocated can be shortened? Màiri McAllan: This matter takes a lot of my time as housing secretary and, equally, as an MSP.”
“To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that newly built housing is adaptable for future needs. (S6O-05607) The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan): Scottish building standards already include provision that supports accessibility in new homes and enables future adaptations as occupants’ needs evolve. Those provisions help to create inclusive, flexible environments and reduce the need for later alterations. By way of example, the standards already require a designated future shower space on the main living level, space to allow the installation of a stair lift, and guidance on robust wall construction to support adaptations such as grab rails.”
“We will also ensure that the increase in funded hours enables greater flexibility in childcare provision so that parents can access the childcare that they are entitled to. That includes delivering more wraparound care to suit existing work and school patterns, increasing flexibility in council-run nurseries—in particular, to accommodate shift workers—and reviewing and expanding childcare models. [Interruption.] The Deputy Presiding Officer: The member will shortly conclude her speech. Gillian Mackay: Other things that we need to resolve include the issue that I raised at First Minister’s question time on cross-boundary placements. It is not an easy picture, but I hope that, given the consensus across the chamber, we can make progress on the issue in the next session. I again thank Roz McCall for securing the debate. 13:21”
“We want to extend the 1,140 hours of funded childcare to all two-year-olds in Scotland as soon as possible, with provision starting from the Monday after their second birthday. That should be a priority during the first half of the next session of Parliament. Following that, we want to expand funded childcare for all children aged six months to two years, with the aim of providing a universal 570 hours of funded childcare by the end of the next session of Parliament. That will be accompanied by capital funding to expand the number of places available to meet that increased demand, and there will be significant investment in the workforce to ensure that we have well-trained staff.”
“There must be high- quality jobs that value the expertise of those who work in the sector, and we must provide further development opportunities as we look to expand funded hours. Childcare is an investment in the next generation, but it also supports women back into the workplace. I have friends who have two small children and have spaced them in age so that they will have some funded hours for their older child by the time their second maternity leave ends. Despite that, they will still pay the best part of £2,000 in childcare. No one should be paying so much and funded hours should not be serving as a family planning mechanism. Scottish Greens want to establish a simple, universal and free childcare guarantee so that all children in Scotland have access to funded childcare hours from the age of six months and until they start school.”
“We recently experienced with our son Callan how much of a rush there is to find any childcare, let alone the right childcare. We are extremely lucky to have a wonderful childminder lined up to look after him, but trying to find a place was pretty wild. As first- time parents living outside a major city, we thought, perhaps naively, that getting a place would be relatively easy, but several nurseries had no spaces and childminders had long waiting lists. We must ensure that the mix of childcare across the sector meets the demands of parents and children across Scotland and that places are of high quality and deliver learning opportunities that allow children to flourish.”
“I thank Roz McCall for her motion and for this debate. We have heard from parents up and down the country not only about how expensive childcare is but about how difficult it is to find a place and how inflexible the hours are. At the heart of the issue must be a recognition that the world has changed since those of us here were little. The days of being able to survive, let alone thrive, on one income are gone and parents must go to work to provide. We also often live further from family members and the so-called village feels distant from many young families. The constant pull between providing for wee ones and being there and present for them is exhausting. We have heard much from families about how difficult it can be to find a place.”
“Will his Government provide an urgent solution to councils cutting funding for cross-boundary childcare?”
“High-quality, affordable childcare should not be a luxury in Scotland, but the current system is not delivering. This week, West Lothian Council voted to cut all funding for cross-boundary placements, meaning that parents where I live, Falkirk, who use private nurseries in Linlithgow are set to be hit with a huge unexpected bill. Parents who have applied for places for their children will be denied them from 1 April and will now have to find alternative childcare at terrifyingly short notice. Children who are halfway through their current placement will be forced to move in August. That is an unacceptable level of disruption for young children and families who were promised funded childcare. Will the First Minister intervene and help the families who will be impacted?”
“Today, we recognise four years of Ukrainians’ brave resistance of Russia’s illegal and immoral aggression. Putin’s war has caused immense suffering and displacement, leaving tens of thousands—if not hundreds of thousands—dead, with civilians paying a heavy price. From the very beginning, this Parliament and the people of Scotland have stood in solidarity with Ukraine and its people. Families all over our country have opened their hearts and doors, welcoming Ukrainians into their homes and communities. I am hugely proud of the unwavering unity that we have shown and that we must continue to show. Scotland and Europe must continue standing by Ukraine and its people, particularly when the White House is threatening to walk away. [Applause.] 12:06”
“We must ensure that fans can have an ownership stake— The Deputy Presiding Officer: Ms Mackay, you need to conclude. Gillian Mackay: Sorry. Fans need to have a strong voice in how the clubs are run. Scottish football is a unique melting pot of passion, colour, joy and—at times— heartbreak. We must ensure that fans are centred at the heart of it, and I thank members for supporting my motion. 18:59”
“We have also previously seen support for lower ticket prices at St Mirren. Fans of Falkirk and Hibs have gone a step further and boycotted recent matches at Celtic Park, stating that the pricing structure is unacceptable, and I commend their efforts. Clubs should listen to their supporters. The passion and organisation that we have seen from fans show that there is a strong appetite for change, and it is time for football authorities and clubs to respond. We need more democracy at the heart of Scottish football. We must look at a fairer distribution of resources and at marketing our game better to attract further ethical investment that does not come from health-harming products or from gambling. We must do more to put supporters’ voices at the forefront.”
“In January, I urged the First Minister, at First Minister’s question time, to back the cap, and I wrote to all 42 professional clubs, urging them to support a fair pricing agreement that would keep football accessible for supporters during the cost of living crisis. I am delighted that that campaign has been backed by several supporters’ clubs already, and by organisations such as the Scottish supporters collective and Supporters Direct Scotland. At recent matches, supporters have taken matters into their own hands, holding up banners demanding a £25 cap and sending a clear message to clubs and football authorities across Scotland that it is an issue that fans deeply care about. I am grateful to fans at Falkirk, Motherwell, Kilmarnock, Celtic, Hibernian, St Johnstone, Partick Thistle, Dundee United and Aberdeen.”
“A huge factor in that has been the rising ticket costs that we are seeing across the board. Football is meant to be for everyone, but across our country, there are families and working-class fans being priced out of attending matches. As an example, for the upcoming Rangers-Celtic match in the Scottish cup, adults are being charged £53, with concessions being around £10 less. The estimated ticket revenue from that game is more than £2.5 million. Both clubs will receive more in gate receipts from that game than the winners of the cup will receive in prize money. It is totally exploiting the loyalty of fans. The Scottish Greens are calling for a £25 cap on away tickets in Scotland.”
“Instances of disorder, even though they typically relate to only a tiny minority of spectators, have led to football fandom suffering from stigma. However, when football fans unite and organise, they can achieve some incredible things—just ask those who run fan-supported food banks in stadiums across the country; the ultras groups who have organised toy collections or helped those in need in their communities; and Medical Aid for Palestinians, which receives significant donations following campaigns by Celtic fans. I would like to see, from my colleagues across the chamber, a commitment to see the best in football supporters, to value their contribution and to support them to grow our game and create a positive culture. As football becomes increasingly commodified and sanitised, it loses its identity.”
“As I touched on, football is one of the most loved and successful sports in the country, and Scotland boasts some of the most loyal supporters anywhere in Europe. However, the more I speak to supporters and supporters’ organisations, the more aware I become that fans feel that they are being taken for granted. They are the only stakeholder that is consistently removed from debates—to put it simply, decisions that affect football fans are being made without the input of football fans. That is nothing new, but I believe that it is something that we, as parliamentarians, must seek to change. Match-going fans have long been misunderstood. Those attending matches in Scotland have, at times, been targeted by the media, by politicians and by police.”
“The Falkirk Foundation is a well-established anchor organisation at the heart of my community. Similarly, the wonderful Dawn and the team at Motherwell Football Club Community Trust use the power of football as a tool for community engagement. In 2021—a year disrupted by lockdowns, and by restrictions on numbers and travel—the trust brought benefits of £13.64 million to the local community. When we talk about football, we often talk about the clubs: the enthralling matches, the less enthralling matches and the trophies won. Without fans, however, those moments would be diluted, and the financial contribution would be significantly less. I brought the debate to the chamber to highlight the contribution that football clubs and their fans make to society.”
“In the Scottish premiership, both Motherwell and Falkirk—two fan-owned football clubs being driven through the Well Society and the Falkirk Supporters’ Society—are punching well above their weight, sitting comfortably among the top six teams in the country and mounting challenges for those lucrative European spots. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Derek Allison and the team at the Falkirk Foundation. The work that the foundation does is invaluable, from providing a full pathway for under-seven girls’ football to the senior team, to baby bairns classes for kids, starting at just 18 months. The organisation leads the way in offering mental health training; football classes for people living with Down’s syndrome; monthly engagement initiatives to tackle social isolation for people over 60 and so much more.”
“It gives supporters an opportunity to visit places that they may never have considered visiting; to learn about other cultures that they knew little about before; and to have experiences that go beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch. Last month, independent academic research revealed that Scottish football contributes £820 million to the Scottish economy and supports 14,315 jobs. That assessment, from the Fraser of Allander Institute, underlines the growing contribution of our national sport and its clubs to the Scottish economy. The study also found that attendance at professional matches involving Scottish teams topped 6.8 million during the 2023- 24 campaign. In my Central Scotland region, I am extremely proud to have several football clubs that go above and beyond in the communities that they serve.”
“Warning noted, Deputy Presiding Officer. It does not take politicians speaking in the chamber to highlight just how much football means to the people of Scotland. We can see from the jubilant scenes up and down the country last November, when Steve Clarke’s men’s squad qualified for our first world cup since I was seven, that football is, for many, not only escapism but a way of life. Our national game can often be an outlet. Football allows hundreds of thousands of people across Scotland an escape. It can bring much-needed optimism in a time of struggle, and a sense of purpose, belonging and civic pride. It creates friendships and family bonds that can last a lifetime. Moreover, football can open up to people a world beyond their locality.”
“On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I think that my vote has been recorded. However, if it has not been, I would have voted yes. The Deputy Presiding Officer: Thank you, Ms Mackay. I can confirm that your vote was indeed recorded.”
“To ask the Scottish Government how the population health framework will help to tackle the commercial determinants of health. (S6O-05532)”
“Last summer saw sustained activity at the airport, which coincided with the US military’s bombing of Iran during the 12-day war with”
“It is not how the people of the Highlands and Islands want their lifeline airports to be used, and it is not what the public in Scotland deserve for our nationally owned assets. Our motion today focuses on Prestwick because that is where the problem is most acute. Between 1 April 2025 and 12 February 2026, the United States military landed at Prestwick airport 565 times. Military flights have landed on most days, sometimes multiple times per day, with the busiest day, in May 2025, witnessing 15 landings. The data shows clear patterns, with the number of flights peaking alongside known US military operations. In January, when the US military seized the Marinera oil tanker in Scottish waters, landings by the US military were up 76 per cent on the previous month.”
“If that was happening in any other country, we would be denouncing the rise of fascism and calling on the international community to cut ties and take action. On the global scene, Trump has waved in a new era of heavy-handed neo-imperialism. From the illegal invasion and removal of the president in Venezuela to his repeated threats to the sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark, Trump has made it clear that international norms will not curtail his personal pursuit of wealth, power and control. Only last month, his military ignored a decision by Scotland’s Court of Session and kidnapped two foreign citizens from our waters. We later learned that it likely used Scotland’s own publicly owned airports to support the operation. That cannot be allowed to continue. That is not what the communities around Prestwick were promised.”
“Nor could we have anticipated that, instead of a hub for holidaymakers, the publicly owned airport would become a major de facto military base of an aggressive foreign air force under the control of a rogue and unstable leader. Donald Trump’s United States has shown repeated contempt for international law, human rights and democracy at home and around the world. Some of his worst offences are taking place right now—against his own citizens. Innocent people are being shot at point-blank range in broad daylight for standing up to the harassment and threats of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE. Tens of thousands of people—including thousands of children—are being held indefinitely by the state in inhumane conditions and are being denied access to adequate food, fresh air, exercise and even basic sanitation facilities.”
“When Prestwick airport was nationalised, in 2013, the then Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, presented it to the Parliament as an opportunity to revitalise the aviation industry in the west of Scotland. In the hopeful pre-referendum days, we were encouraged to imagine how Prestwick could become a hub for international travel, global business and, possibly, even space flight. We were told that it would be an airport for Scotland and that it would create jobs and build skills and expertise in industries for the future. Few of us in the chamber today could have predicted how much the world would change in the 13 years that came after.”
“It is vital that we rebuild trust and confidence in Scotland’s hospitals. That must be led by the cabinet secretary and the Scottish Government, but, as MSPs, we also have an important role to play. 15:15”
“Ultimately, however, it is the Scottish Government’s responsibility to reassure people. The Government and the health board must be fully transparent. That means, as well as co- operating fully with the inquiry, publishing any additional documents and communications that are requested, whenever the request is reasonable. The Government has a tough hill to climb before it earns back the trust of patients, families and staff. I welcome the establishment of the safety and public confidence oversight group, which will play an important role in rebuilding relationships. Previously, I asked the cabinet secretary whether there would be patient and staff representatives on the group, so I would be grateful if he could clarify in his closing speech whether that will be the case.”
“In the previous debate that we held on the topic, my amendment, which all parties voted for, said that the Parliament “acknowledges that recent revelations surrounding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will have been distressing for patients, their families and staff” and “understands that this could create uncertainty and fear regarding the safety of Scotland’s hospitals and negatively impact staff morale”. We will always seek to hold the Government to account and get those answers, and like everyone in this chamber, I am on the side of patients, families and staff and want to see them get the truth because they deserve it. I will vote for the motion because I, like others, want as much scrutiny as possible, but we need to reflect on how we can provide that scrutiny without creating more anxiety than has already been created.”
“We should question the Government and apply pressure where it is needed without causing additional alarm. The last thing that we want to do is put people off from attending potentially life- saving treatment. In the motion, Jackie Baillie acknowledges that “thousands of patients are treated safely and expertly cared for by NHS staff in the hospital every year”, which is hugely important, but some parts of the motion could cause further anxiety and fear. I say that gently, not to undermine the important issues that the motion raises but to highlight that there are two important tasks at the heart of this: getting answers for families and rebuilding trust. The motion references “at-risk patients”, which potentially undermines the work that has been done to reassure patients and staff.”
“I welcome the debate because it is important that we continue to scrutinise the Government’s response to the issues at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital, and it is an important function of the Parliament. We will support the Labour motion because, although we have been reassured that the hospital is safe, it is an on-going concern that the cabinet secretary has not been able to assure us of a full validation at the hospital. We talk about restoring patient trust—a validation would be a necessary and vital step towards achieving that, because people deserve to know what is happening. However, I have some concerns about how we move forward, get answers for patients and crucially rebuild confidence in the services that are essential for so many.”
“I follow others in acknowledging the sudden passing of Jeane Freeman and offer our condolences to Susan, the wider family and SNP colleagues, who I know keenly feel her loss. I open by paying tribute to the patients, families and staff who have campaigned for years, often at great personal cost, to bring the issues at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital to light. We would not be having the debate without them. I whole-heartedly pledge my party’s support to getting the truth for families, and we will do everything that we can to hold those who are responsible to account. To lose a loved one in the place where they are meant to be safe is unimaginable. To then be lied to about what happened to them is disgraceful. Patients and families have been betrayed and staff have been silenced—that must never happen again.”
“I strongly believe that the bill will improve public safety for marginalised groups, as all good legislation does, but there could be unintended consequences. In its submission to the committee, the Cleft Lip and Palate Association warned that access to cosmetic procedures becoming more bureaucratic or costly could act as a barrier “for those who seek aesthetic enhancement to address cleft-related lip asymmetry, scarring or functional issues. It is important the Bill allows recognised healthcare professionals … working in the cleft pathway to continue to offer safe lip‐fillers or adjunctive therapies under appropriate clinical governance.” Overall, however, the bill will improve safety for people undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures and protect young people under the age of 18. I believe that the evidence for regulation is clear.”
“The lack of regulation in the industry has led to unsafe practices that disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, but we need to ensure that those who are safely and ethically carrying out these procedures have the ability to adapt to whatever regulation might come in. There will always be cosmetic tourism, rogue operators and poor standards, but we cannot let them stand in the way of improving patient safety in Scotland. Those kinds of unsafe practices will occur, with or without regulation, so we should ensure that the vast majority of procedures are carried out in a safe, hygienic way in a properly controlled environment. That said, I think that we should still monitor the equality impact of the bill.”
“The Royal College of Surgeons lists the serious complications associated with some cosmetic procedures, including “infections, blocked arteries, necrosis, blindness and stroke”, and it makes it clear in its submission that the introduction of the bill will “reduce the likelihood and severity of any risks and complications.” However, I believe that the bill should be strengthened in that regard, and that duties should be placed on practitioners to inform customers about the risks attached to procedures. I look forward to working with the minister on that. The committee heard that the bill could have an impact on equality, as it will affect a female- dominated industry and might lead to reduced access to cosmetic procedures in remote and rural areas.”
“Procedures such as dermal fillers and Botox too young can lead to muscle atrophy and tissue damage and should rightfully only be available to those over the age of 18.” We do need to protect young people from the damaging long-term effects of cosmetic surgery, but it is also vital, as we have heard from others, that we protect people who are over 18 from side effects.”
“A survey that was conducted by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland in October 2024 revealed that 35 per cent of respondents who worked in a medical field in Scotland had treated patients who had needed care following complications that arose from unregulated cosmetic procedures, and 86 per cent thought that the number of patients each year who seek care following complications resulting from unregulated cosmetic treatments had increased. The proposed ban on procedures for under-18s is particularly important. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has said: “Facial structures continue to develop into early adulthood, and starting these procedures from a young age can have long-term effects.”
“Our members are witnessing an alarming increase in severe complications from procedures performed by unqualified practitioners, many requiring emergency NHS care or even resulting in loss of life.” Moreover, the Royal College of Nursing highlighted: “None of the procedures listed in this Bill are without risk and there is a lack of any reliable data on the cost to the NHS of complications arising out of these procedures.” Although we need to improve the data in order to better understand the full costs, the evidence from clinicians is clear.”
“In my opening contribution, I want to spend some time reflecting on why we need the bill in the first place. In March 2024, healthcare professionals warned that Scotland had become the worst country in Europe for unqualified practitioners injecting customers with cosmetic treatments. In its submission, the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons—that is not easy to say at this time on a Thursday—said: “The impact on the NHS and public resources is significant.”
“Drilling for oil and gas in the Rosebank oil field is set to tip Scotland over the edge of climate disaster. This week, we also learned that that work will directly fund a company that is complicit in the illegal occupation of Palestine. Campaign group Uplift has obtained legal advice that says that granting permissions for Rosebank could be a breach of the Geneva conventions. The Scottish Government used to have a clear position on that. Under Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, it was opposed to Rosebank. Under the current First Minister, no one is sure. Can the First Minister confirm whether he still stands by Parliament’s commitment to boycotting Israel? If so, does he agree that the Rosebank oil field should not go ahead?”