Chamber and committees

That the Parliament congratulates the Scotland men's national football team on scoring four goals in each of its two most recent international matches, against Curaçao & Bolivia, which is the first time that this has been achieved in consecutive games since 1929; recognises that this is excellent form and a strong way to warm up ahead of the team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; commends the players, manager Steve Clarke and all the backroom staff for their efforts; wishes Steve Clarke and the Tartan Army every success at the tournament, and expresses its hope, in a spirit of sporting goodwill and optimism, that Scotland emerges victorious on 19 July 2026. 

That the Parliament expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of Henry Nowak, the 18-year-old student who was tragically murdered in Southampton on 3 December 2025; extends its sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him; acknowledges the profound and enduring grief caused by his senseless killing; resolves to observe a minute’s silence in memory of Henry, and calls on the UK Government and the Independent Office for Police Conduct to ensure a fully independent, transparent and thorough investigation is carried out into the police handling of the incident, particularly the decision to reportedly handcuff Henry while he was severely injured and pleading for help.