First Minister's Question Time (FMQs)

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside). Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Con - Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Lab - Central Scotland) Andy Wightman, Spokesperson for: Communities (including Housing); Land Reform; Local Government (Green - Lothian) Joan McAlpine, Convener of The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee (SNP - South Scotland) Oliver Mundell, Spokesperson for Further Education, Higher Education and Science (Con - Dumfriesshire) Lewis Macdonald, Convener of The Health and Sport Committee (Lab - North East Scotland) Willie Rennie, Leader of the Liberal Democrats (LD - Mid Scotland and Fife) Gil Paterson (SNP - Clydebank and Milngavie) Neil Bibby (Lab - Mid Scotland) James Dornan, Convener of The Local Government and Communities Committee (SNP - Glasgow Cathcart) John Scott, Spokesperson for Farming & Deputy Convener of The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee (Con - Ayr) Ruth Maguire, Convener of The Equalities and Human Rights Committee (SNP - Cunninghame South) Christine Grahame, Deputy Presiding Officer (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Alexander Stewart, Spokesperson for Local Government (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Alex Cole-Hamilton, Spokesperson for Health & Deputy Convener of The Equalities and Human Rights Committee (LD - Edinburgh Western) Rhoda Grant, Parliamentary Business Manager and Women and Equality spokesperson (Lab - Highlands and Islands) Shona Robison (SNP - Dundee City East) The next FMQs will be Thursday 25th October 2018, after the recess. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside). Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Con - Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Lab - Central Scotland) Edward Mountain, Spokesperson for Rural Affairs & Convener of The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee (Con - Highlands and Islands) Claire Baker, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs & Deputy Convener of The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) Jackie Baillie, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Dumbarton) Patrick Harvie, Co-convener of the Scottish Greens (Green - Glasgow) Iain Gray, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Skills and Science (Lab - East Lothian) Tom Arthur, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs & Convener of The Pow of Inchaffray Drainage Commission (Scotland) Bill Committee (SNP - Renfrewshire South) Colin Smyth, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity (Lab - South Scotland) Rona Mackay, Deputy Convener of The Justice Committee (SNP - Strathkelvin and Bearsden) Stuart McMillan, Deputy Convener of The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (SNP - Greenock and Inverclyde) Maurice Golden, Chief Whip and Business Manager (Con - West Scotland) Brian Whittle, Spokesperson for Health Education, Lifestyle and Sport (Con - South Scotland) Elaine Smith, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Eradication of Poverty and Inequality (Lab - Central Scotland) Claudia Beamish, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (Lab - South Scotland) Liam McArthur, Spokesperson for Justice and Energy (LD - Orkney)   The next FMQs will be Thursday 4th October 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside). Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Con - Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Lab - Central Scotland) Angela Constance (SNP - Almond Valley) Liam McArthur, Spokesperson for Justice and Energy (LD - Orkney) Anas Sarwar, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (Lab - Glasgow) Brian Whittle, Spokesperson for Health Education, Lifestyle and Sport (Con - South Scotland) Shona Robison (SNP - Dundee City East) Patrick Harvie, Co-convener of the Scottish Greens (Green - Glasgow) Willie Rennie, Leader of the Liberal Democrats (LD - Mid Scotland and Fife) Finlay Carson, Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Animal Welfare and the Digital Economy (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Ruth Maguire (SNP - Cunninghame South) Jenny Marra, Convener of The Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee (Lab - North East Scotland) Alasdair Allan (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) Jamie Greene, Spokesperson for Transport and Infrastructure (Con - West Scotland) The next FMQs will be Thursday 27th September 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Con - Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Lab - Central Scotland) Jamie Greene, Spokesperson for Transport and Infrastructure (Con - West Scotland) Bob Doris (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Willie Rennie, Leader of the Liberal Democrats (LD - Mid Scotland and Fife) Mark Ruskell, Spokesperson for: Climate, Energy, Environment; Food & Farming (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) James Dornan (SNP - Glasgow Cathcart) Johann Lamont, Convener of The Public Petitions Committee (Lab - Glasgow) George Adam (SNP - Paisley) Stewart Stevenson (SNP - Banffshire & Buchan Coast) Liz Smith, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Gordon MacDonald (SNP - Edinburgh Pentlands) Iain Gray, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Skills and Science (Lab - East Lothian) Jackie Baillie, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Dumbarton) Dean Lockhart, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Shona Robison (SNP - Dundee City East)   The next FMQs will be Thursday 20th September 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Neil Findlay Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Lothian) Willie Coffey (SNP - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Andy Wightman, Spokesperson for: Communities (including Housing); Land Reform; Local Government (Green - Lothian) Pauline McNeill (Labour – Glasgow) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party (Glasgow) John Mason (SNP - Glasgow Shettleston) Kezia Dugdale (Labour – Lothian) Emma Harper, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity (SNP – South Scotland) John Scott, Spokesperson for Farming (Conservative – Ayr) Fulton MacGregor Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) Alex Cole-Hamilton, Spokesperson for Health (LD – Edinburgh Western) Monica Lennon, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (Labour – Central Scotland) Miles Briggs Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (Con - Lothian) Jenny Marra (Lab - North East Scotland) Tavish Scott Spokesperson for Education and Sport (LD - Shetland) The next FMQs will be Thursday 13th September 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

A Bonus Episode! First Minister The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish Government's Programme for this parliamentary session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 6th September 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Sandra White (SNP - Glasgow Kelvin) Mike Rumbles, Spokesperson for Rural Affairs and Business Manager (LD - North East Scotland) Finlay Carson, Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Animal Welfare and the Digital Economy (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) John Scott, Spokesperson for Farming (Con - Ayr) Gail Ross, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister (SNP - Caithness, Sutherland and Ross) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Richard Lochhead (SNP - Moray) Sir Edward Mountain, Spokesperson for Rural Affairs (Con - Highlands and Islands)  The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 6th September 2018, after the Summer Recess. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Gordon MacDonald (SNP - Edinburgh Pentlands) Liam McArthur, Spokesperson on Justice and Energy (LD - Orkney) Mairi Gougeon, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) John Finnie (Green - Highlands and Islands) 3Spokesperson for: Justice; Transport, Tourism; Rural & Island Communities Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) James Kelly, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution (Lab - Glasgow) Ruth Maguire (SNP - Cunninghame South) Alison Johnstone, Spokesperson for: Health & Sport; Social Security; Children & Young People (Green - Lothian) Emma Harper, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity (SNP - South Scotland) Miles Briggs,Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport (Con - Lothian) Michelle Ballantyne, Spokesperson for Childcare and Early Years (Con - South Scotland) Mark Griffin (Lab - Central Scotland) Clare Adamson (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) Monica Lennon, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (Lab - Central Scotland) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 28th June 2018, the last before the Summer Recess. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Finlay Carson, Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Animal Welfare and the Digital Economy (Con - Galloway and West Dumfries) Bob Doris (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) Neil Findlay, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Lothian) Miles Briggs,Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport (Con - Lothian) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) David Stewart (Lab - Highlands and Islands) Jamie Greene, Spokesperson for Welfare Reform (Con - West Scotland) John Finnie (Green - Highlands and Islands) 3Spokesperson for: Justice; Transport, Tourism; Rural & Island Communities Bruce Crawford (SNP - Stirling) Alexander Stewart, Spokesperson for Local Government (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Gillian Martin, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Clare Adamson (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) Claudia Beamish, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (Lab - South Scotland) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 21st June 2018, the penultimate of the session. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Christine Grahame (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Jenny Marra (Lab - North East Scotland) John Scott, Spokesperson for Farming (Con - Ayr) Alison Johnstone, Spokesperson for: Health & Sport; Social Security; Children & Young People (Green - Lothian) Lewis Macdonald (Lab - North East Scotland) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Kezia Dugdale (Lab - Lothian) Alex Cole-Hamilton, Spokesperson for Health (LD - Edinburgh Western) Clare Adamson (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) Clare Haughey (SNP - Rutherglen) Murdo Fraser, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 14th June 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Bruce Crawford (SNP - Stirling) Neil Bibby (Lab - Mid Scotland) Andy Wightman, Spokesperson for: Communities (including Housing); Land Reform; Local Government (Green - Lothian) John Scott, Spokesperson for Farming (Con - Ayr) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Maurice Corry, Spokesperson for Community Safety and Veterans Affairs (Con - West Scotland) Johann Lamont (Lab - Glasgow) Christine Grahame (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Michelle Ballantyne, Spokesperson for Childcare and Early Years (Con - South Scotland) Jackie Baillie, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Dumbarton) Alex Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 7th June 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Rhoda Grant,Parliamentary Business Manager and Women and Equality spokesperson (Lab - Highlands and Islands) Oliver Mundell, Spokesperson for Further Education, Higher Education and Science (Con - Dumfriesshire) Bob Doris (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) Monica Lennon, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (Lab - Central Scotland) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Clare Haughey (SNP - Rutherglen) James Kelly, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution (Lab - Glasgow) Richard Lochhead (SNP - Moray) Dean Lockhart, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Annie Wells, Spokesperson for Mental Health, Public Health and Equalities (Con - Glasgow) Iain Gray, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Skills and Science (Lab - East Lothian) Liz Smith, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Jenny Marra (Lab - North East Scotland) Brian Whittle, Spokesperson for Health Education, Lifestyle and Sport(Con - South Scotland)   The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 31st May 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Jamie Greene, Spokesperson for Welfare Reform (Con - West Scotland) Stuart McMillan (SNP - Greenock and Inverclyde) Johann Lamont (Lab - Glasgow) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Joan McAlpine (SNP - South Scotland) Monica Lennon, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (Lab - Central Scotland) Ash Denham, Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy (SNP - Edinburgh Eastern) George Adam (SNP - Paisley) Clare Haughey (SNP - Rutherglen) Annie Wells, Spokesperson for Mental Health, Public Health and Equalities (Con - Glasgow) Clare Adamson (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) Murdo Fraser, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) John Finnie (Green - Highlands and Islands) 3Spokesperson for: Justice; Transport, Tourism; Rural & Island Communities  The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 24th May 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Andy Wightman, Spokesperson for: Communities (including Housing); Land Reform; Local Government (Green - Lothian) Alexander Stewart, Spokesperson for Local Government (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Adam Tomkins, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security, The Constitution and Equalities (Con - Glasgow) Christine Grahame (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Maurice Corry, Spokesperson for Community Safety and Veterans Affairs (Con - West Scotland) Anas Sarwar, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (Lab - Glasgow) Alex Cole-Hamilton, Spokesperson for Health (LD - Edinburgh Western) Kenneth Gibson (SNP - Cunninghame North) Richard Lochhead (SNP - Moray) Jenny Marra (Lab - North East Scotland) Rachael Hamilton, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Tourism (Con - Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) Lewis Macdonald (Lab - North East Scotland) Graeme Dey (SNP - Angus South) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 17th May 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Kenneth Gibson (SNP - Cunninghame North) Claire Baker,Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) Annie Wells, Spokesperson for Mental Health, Public Health and Equalities (Con - Glasgow) Colin Smyth, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity (Lab - South Scotland) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Miles Briggs,Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport (Con - Lothian) Gillian Martin, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Lewis Macdonald (Lab - North East Scotland) Mairi Gougeon, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) Liz Smith, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Jackie Baillie, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Dumbarton) Emma Harper, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity (SNP - South Scotland) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 10th May 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Richard Lochhead (SNP - Moray) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Kenneth Gibson (SNP - Cunninghame North) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Miles Briggs,Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport (Con - Lothian) Christina McKelvie (SNP - Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) Neil Findlay, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Lothian) Murdo Fraser, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Ash Denham, Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy (SNP - Edinburgh Eastern) Brian Whittle, Spokesperson for Health Education, Lifestyle and Sport (Con - South Scotland) John Mason (SNP - Glasgow Shettleston) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 3rd May 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.  

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Jenny Gilruth, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) Mark Ruskell, Spokesperson for: Climate, Energy, Environment; Food & Farming (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) Fulton MacGregor, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) Sandra White (SNP - Glasgow Kelvin) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Kezia Dugdale (Lab - Lothian) Sir Edward Mountain, Spokesperson for Rural Affairs (Con - Highlands and Islands) Bill Kidd, Chief Whip (SNP - Glasgow Anniesland) Ben Macpherson, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) Ivan McKee, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Ross Greer, Spokesperson for: International Development & External Affairs; Education & Skills; Culture & Media (Green - West Scotland) Brian Whittle, Spokesperson for Health Education, Lifestyle and Sport(Con - South Scotland) Christine Grahame (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Monica Lennon, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities (Lab - Central Scotland) Colin Beattie (SNP - Midlothian North and Musselburgh) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 26th April 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

The Conveners Group is made up of the Conveners of “each mandatory or subject committee” in the Scottish Parliament, and Chaired by the Presiding Officer (or a deputy). It meets throughout the year, and periodically with the First Minister. These meetings are to “question to First Minister on the Scottish Government’s legislative programme“. The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon appeared and answered questions for 1h15m. Christine Grahame - Chair (Deputy Presiding Officer) Clare Adamson - Social Security Committee Bruce Crawford - Finance and Constitution Committee Bob Doris - Local Government and Communities Committee James Dornan- Education and Skills Committee Johann Lamont - Public Petitions Committee Gordon Lindhurst - Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee Lewis MacDonald - Health and Sport Committee Joan McAlpine- Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee Jenny Marra - Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee Christina McKelvie - Equalities and Human Rights Committee Margaret Mitchell - Justice Committee Edward Mountain - Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee Graham Simpson - Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee  The transcript of the Conveners Group Meeting with the First Minister. The next FMQs will be Thursday 19th April 2018. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Email: Jack@FMQs.scot Twitter: @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Fulton MacGregor, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (SNP - Coatbridge and Chryston) John Scott, Spokesperson for Farming (Con - Ayr) Jackie Baillie, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Dumbarton) Kenneth Gibson (SNP - Cunninghame North) Liam McArthur, Spokesperson on Justice and Energy (LD - Orkney) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Graeme Dey (SNP - Angus South) Alison Johnstone, Spokesperson for: Health & Sport; Social Security; Children & Young People (Green - Lothian) Christine Grahame (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Anas Sarwar, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (Lab - Glasgow) Ivan McKee, Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs (SNP - Glasgow Provan) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 19th April 2018, after the Spring Recess. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Jack@FMQs.scot @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright License.

First Minister: The Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish National Party (Glasgow Southside) The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Edinburgh Central) Richard Leonard Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Central Scotland) Sandra White (SNP - Glasgow Kelvin) Liam Kerr, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Con - North East Scotland) Tavish Scott, Spokesperson for Education and Sport (LD - Shetland) Mark Griffin (Lab - Central Scotland) Angus MacDonald (SNP - Falkirk East) Patrick Harvie Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party, Spokesperson for: Finance, Economy, Fair Work; Equalities (Glasgow) Willie Rennie, Leader of The Scottish Liberal Democrats (Mid Scotland and Fife) Kenneth Gibson (SNP - Cunninghame North) Neil Findlay, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work (Lab - Lothian) Stewart Stevenson (SNP - Banffshire & Buchan Coast) Stuart McMillan (SNP - Greenock and Inverclyde) Liz Smith, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) The Official Report of the session. The next FMQs will be Thursday 29th March 2018, which will be the last before the Easter Recess. Any questions or comments, get in touch: Jack@FMQs.scot @FMQsScot www.FMQs.scot This podcast is not produced by The Scottish Parliament, but the all images and audio are reproduced under The Scottish Parliament Copyright License.