Chamber and committees

That the Parliament has no confidence in the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, in light of her failures in candour and openness in her misrepresentation and subsequent misleading statements made to the Parliament with regards to Professor Alexis Jay and grooming gangs.

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the importance of Dr Gray's Hospital to residents in Moray, including the crucial role that the hospital plays in delivering healthcare for people in the north east; further recognises the excellent work of clinicians and staff at Dr Gray's, who face increasing pressures due to changing demographics and a rise in complex care needs; recognises calls that people in Moray should be able to access services as close to home as possible; considers the important work underway to restore a consultant-led maternity service in Elgin by the end of 2026; acknowledges the longstanding campaign for an MRI scanner for Moray to reduce the need for patients to travel to access this service; notes the view that NHS Grampian must ensure, both now and in future, that Dr Gray's delivers the services required to meet the needs of the Moray population; considers Dr Gray's to be an integral part of healthcare delivery in the Grampian region, and acknowledges the position that investment in services and infrastructure at Dr Gray's must be a priority for NHS Grampian so that it can deliver the very best care for the people of Moray and the wider region.

That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and the Scottish Association of Teachers of Physical Education on organising the World Cup Day of Dance on 12 June 2026; recognises the initiative as a creative and inclusive celebration of Scottish culture, sport and community spirit ahead of Scotland’s participation in the FIFA World Cup; further recognises that schools across Scotland are being encouraged to take part in Scottish country dance activities, including the specially created “World Cup Wheech”, which has been developed in partnership with pupils from Penpont Primary School in Dumfries and Galloway; commends the efforts of teachers, volunteers, dancers and musicians across the country in supporting school participation; recognises the importance of Scottish country dance to Scotland’s cultural heritage; welcomes the opportunity to inspire a new generation to engage with Scotland’s traditional arts, and wishes everyone taking part in the World Cup Day of Dance every success in celebrating both Scottish culture and Scotland’s national football team.

That the Parliament congratulates Scotland Transplant Active Football and all involved in organising the inaugural Four Nations Transplant Football Championship, which is held at the Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall on 29 and 30 May 2026; recognises the significance of this being the first international transplant football tournament to be hosted in Scotland; commends the efforts of Inverness heart transplant recipient Duncan McAuley in founding the Scottish Transplant Football team; acknowledges the support provided by Ross County FC, NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital and partner organisations in bringing the tournament to the Highlands; notes that teams representing Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland will compete in the championship in preparation for the 2026 Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt; recognises that organ donation is the ultimate gift that can save and transform the lives of recipients; further recognises the role events such as this play in raising awareness of transplantation, and wishes all participating teams every success in the tournament.

That the Parliament congratulates Stacey Douglas and the team at Craig Vets on the practice’s official opening; understands that the new vet practice in Craigellachie will offer tailored services for pets, including out-of-hours care, a hydrotherapy treadmill and equine treatment rooms; recognises the high demand for out-of-hours veterinary care in Moray and the role that Craig Vets will play in delivering this essential service; understands that there was a huge turnout for the practice’s open day on 16 May 2026, and wishes Stacey, her team and her clients the very best as this new chapter of veterinary care in Speyside begins.

That the Parliament congratulates Brodie Countryfare on reaching its 50th anniversary; recognises what it sees as the longstanding contribution of Brodie Countryfare to the economy and community in Moray; notes that since its establishment in 1976, the family-run business has grown into one of Scotland's most popular retail and hospitality destinations; acknowledges its commitment to supporting local producers and the Scottish food and drink sector, and to providing a large number of local jobs; commends the dedication, vision and hard work of founder Kathleen Duncan and her daughter Anna Taylor, who is the managing director, to grow the business over the last five decades; recognises the role of Brodie Countryfare in attracting visitors to Moray, and wishes everyone at Brodie Countryfare continued success.

That the Parliament congratulates Burghead Primary School on the celebration of its 150th anniversary; recognises the efforts of pupils, staff, parents and the wider community in marking this important milestone with Victorian themed events reflecting the school's history; notes that the weeks leading up to the celebration provided an opportunity for pupils to learn about life at the school in the past, including from a former pupil who attended in the 1930s; acknowledges the important role that rural schools play in sustaining rural communities; commends all those involved in organising the anniversary activities, and wishes Burghead Primary School and all its pupils continued success for the future.

That the Parliament congratulates the organisers, distilleries, businesses and local communities involved in the success of the 2026 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival; recognises the festival's record-breaking year, with more than £500,000 in ticket sales and over 600 events, attracting visitors from across the globe to Speyside and Moray; acknowledges the major contribution that the festival makes to Scotland's tourism and hospitality sectors, as well as the wider local economy; commends the festival for continuing to showcase Speyside as the spiritual home of Scotch whisky and celebrating the heritage, craftsmanship and culture of the region; congratulates the recipients of the 2026 Ambassador Awards, including David Craig, who received the Ambassador Award, Matthew Cordiner of Bacardi, who received the International Ambassador Award, Raymond Davidson and Angela McOwan, who received the Unsung Hero awards, and David Stewart of William Grant & Sons, who received the Spirit of Speyside Award; further congratulates the winners of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards 2026, including Aberlour Distillery, Craigellachie Distillery and Tamdhu Distillery, with Tamdhu's 21 Year Old being named the festival's overall winner, and wishes the festival organisers continued success for future events.

That the Parliament congratulates the organisers, volunteers, performers and local businesses involved in the success of the 2026 MacMoray Festival; recognises the festival's continued contribution to the cultural and economic life of Moray and the north of Scotland; notes that the event attracted thousands of attendees to Elgin and showcased a wide range of musical talent and entertainment; commends the efforts of festival organiser Andy Macdonald for making MacMoray a safe, inclusive and family-friendly festival experience, and wishes MacMoray further success for 2027.

That the Parliament congratulates Elgin City FC Women on its outstanding success in winning the SWF Barclays League One title; further congratulates the team on securing back-to-back league titles and successive promotions, reflecting the dedication, talent and determination of the players, coaches and volunteers; recognises the club as an inspiring example to young girls and women across Moray, promoting participation and ambition in women's football; notes that the team has become a great source of pride for Elgin and the wider community, and wishes Elgin City FC Women every success in the Barclays Scottish Women's Championship next season.