PE434 Petition by Mrs Jeanna Swan calling for the Scottish Parliament to (a) debate the serious implications of the unacceptable scale of destruction of dogs should the Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill proceed, (b) debate the serious implications of the loss of hunting to the welfare of the fox and fallen livestock, (c) overturn the Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill and (d) forward the petition to those Committees of the Parliament involved in the handling of the Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill as well as to the relevant Scottish Ministers.

PE435 Petition by Mr Peter Stephen calling for the Scottish Parliament to investigate whether the Scottish Executive policy and guidance on Green Belt development is sufficiently firm and whether it is currently being upheld by local authorities.

PE436 Petition by Ms Marcia Ramsay on behalf of Advocacy 2000 calling for the Scottish Parliament to take the necessary steps to ensure that, in the development of the new Mental Health Act, (a) access to independent advocacy by individuals is implemented, and (b) there is a duty placed on Health Boards and local authorities to make provision for collective advocacy in hospitals and communities.

PE437 Petition by Mr John Macleod calling for the Scottish Parliament to call on the Scottish Executive to (a) secure the future of the Gaelic language through a Gaelic Language Act, (b) develop in partnership with local authorities and Gaelic organisations, a co-ordinated strategy for the language.