General Questions

1. Angela Ross (S7O-00136) To ask the Scottish Government whether the publication of the draft Curriculum Improvement Cycle, which introduces new concepts, big ideas and a Know-Do-Understand framework, reflects an assessment that the existing skilled-focused approach within Curriculum for Excellence has not achieved its intended outcomes for pupils. 2. Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill (S7O-00137) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported 17% increase in recorded hate crime charges in 2025-26, including rises in race, sexual orientation and disability-aggravated charges, alongside providing appropriate support to victims and affected communities. 3. Paul McLennan (S7O-00138) To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform abortion law in 2026-27. 4. David Barratt (S7O-00139) To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to prevent the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons into the environment, including whether it supports legislation prohibiting their sale, supply and release to reduce litter and protect wildlife, livestock and marine animals. 5. Stephen Kerr (S7O-00140) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reason for the reported 13% increase in recorded crime since 2022. 6. Stuart McMillan (S7O-00141) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the scheduled replacement of the exterior façade and windows of Inverclyde Royal Hospital. 7. Katie Hagmann (S7O-00142) To ask the Scottish Government what work it is doing across the country to support and promote reading and literacy by ensuring that books and libraries are adequately resourced and available for everyone, including in rural areas such as Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley. 8. Laura Mitchell (S7O-00143) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to review the wildfire strategy following the recent such incident in the Cairngorms National Park.