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Week ahead at Holyrood: Budget scrutiny with new finance secretary Week ahead at Holyrood: Budget scrutiny with new finance secretary
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It's all about the budget this week, as new Finance Secretary Kate Forbes appears before a number of Holyrood committees to detail her plans.It's all about the budget this week, as new Finance Secretary Kate Forbes appears before a number of Holyrood committees to detail her plans.
The 29-year-old became the first woman to set out a budget at Holyrood or Westminster following the resignation of Derek Mackay.The 29-year-old became the first woman to set out a budget at Holyrood or Westminster following the resignation of Derek Mackay.
On Tuesday, Ms Forbes will give evidence on extra funding aimed at tackling the "climate emergency".On Tuesday, Ms Forbes will give evidence on extra funding aimed at tackling the "climate emergency".
Council funding will be the focus on Wednesday morning.Council funding will be the focus on Wednesday morning.
Opposition parties have put council spending at the top of their list of concerns, but Ms Forbes has already said there would be no extra money available.Opposition parties have put council spending at the top of their list of concerns, but Ms Forbes has already said there would be no extra money available.
MSPs are due to debate the plans on 27 February, giving her only a few weeks to secure a budget deal.MSPs are due to debate the plans on 27 February, giving her only a few weeks to secure a budget deal.
What else is happening at Holyrood this week?What else is happening at Holyrood this week?
Tuesday - prescribing exerciseTuesday - prescribing exercise
The prescribing of social activities, like exercise groups and art classes, will be debated in the chamber, following an inquiry by the Health and Sport Committee.The prescribing of social activities, like exercise groups and art classes, will be debated in the chamber, following an inquiry by the Health and Sport Committee.
It looked into the benefits of sport and physical activity, as they are seen as key contributors to preventative self-care for health and wellbeing.It looked into the benefits of sport and physical activity, as they are seen as key contributors to preventative self-care for health and wellbeing.
MSPs will then debate the decision by Western Isles Council to teach P1 children in Gaelic from this year, unless their parents opt out.MSPs will then debate the decision by Western Isles Council to teach P1 children in Gaelic from this year, unless their parents opt out.
In the morning from 9.30am Kate Forbes will join Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham to discuss the budget before the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.In the morning from 9.30am Kate Forbes will join Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham to discuss the budget before the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.
The new finance secretary has announced a total of £461.8m will be spent on the environment, climate change and land reform - an increase from £426.6mThe new finance secretary has announced a total of £461.8m will be spent on the environment, climate change and land reform - an increase from £426.6m
Later on in the morning the Justice Committee will take evidence from Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf on the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill, which is emergency legislation introduced by the UK government following the terrorist attack in Streatham, south London.Later on in the morning the Justice Committee will take evidence from Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf on the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill, which is emergency legislation introduced by the UK government following the terrorist attack in Streatham, south London.
Wednesday - Cash for councilsWednesday - Cash for councils
Back with the budget, the issue of council funding is the focus of the Local Government and Communities Committee's scrutiny.Back with the budget, the issue of council funding is the focus of the Local Government and Communities Committee's scrutiny.
Councils are calling for an extra billion pounds from the Scottish government to stop cuts to local services.Councils are calling for an extra billion pounds from the Scottish government to stop cuts to local services.
The local government umbrella body Cosla says the government must "invest in councils before it is too late".The local government umbrella body Cosla says the government must "invest in councils before it is too late".
Cosla will be joined by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives in the first evidence session beginning at 09:30.Cosla will be joined by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives in the first evidence session beginning at 09:30.
Then Kate Forbes will return to the fray, this time accompanied by the Communities and Local Government Secretary Aileen Campbell, to put the government's case on council funding.Then Kate Forbes will return to the fray, this time accompanied by the Communities and Local Government Secretary Aileen Campbell, to put the government's case on council funding.
Ms Forbes has announced that total Scottish government funding for local government will be £11,832.5m, but opposition parties want more before a deal can be done.Ms Forbes has announced that total Scottish government funding for local government will be £11,832.5m, but opposition parties want more before a deal can be done.
Elsewhere, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson will give evidence to MSPs on the recent closure of the Queensferry Crossing due to falling ice.Elsewhere, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson will give evidence to MSPs on the recent closure of the Queensferry Crossing due to falling ice.
Scottish Labour will lead a debate in the chamber for most of the afternoon, focusing on the NHS. MSPs will have queries about the closure of the Queensferry Crossing, recent flooding and elevated flaring at Mossmorran, during topical questions.
After that Scottish Labour will lead a debate in the chamber for most of the afternoon, focusing on the NHS.
There are two member's debates, one calling for a ban on smoking in play parks and outdoor sports facilities, with the other celebrating the uncovering of the Cochno Stone.There are two member's debates, one calling for a ban on smoking in play parks and outdoor sports facilities, with the other celebrating the uncovering of the Cochno Stone.
Thursday - Votes for prisonersThursday - Votes for prisoners
MSPs will debate the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) (Scotland) Bill for the final time.MSPs will debate the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) (Scotland) Bill for the final time.
This legislation would see prisoners serving a sentence of less than 12 months getting the right to vote in Scottish Parliament and local government elections.This legislation would see prisoners serving a sentence of less than 12 months getting the right to vote in Scottish Parliament and local government elections.
It would also extend the franchise to all those with a legal right to live in Scotland, including those who have been granted refugee or asylum status.It would also extend the franchise to all those with a legal right to live in Scotland, including those who have been granted refugee or asylum status.
To pass, the bill would require the support of at least two-thirds of MSPs.To pass, the bill would require the support of at least two-thirds of MSPs.
Before that Nicola Sturgeon will be quizzed by opposition party leaders from the usual time of noon.Before that Nicola Sturgeon will be quizzed by opposition party leaders from the usual time of noon.
The lunchtime member's debate is on the role of Scottish agriculture in tackling climate change.The lunchtime member's debate is on the role of Scottish agriculture in tackling climate change.