Scottish First Minister's Questions

On Thursday 5 February, the Scottish Parliament convened for a formal questioning session. During the proceedings, members of the chamber posed questions to John Swinney, who serves as the First Minister of Scotland. The inquiries covered a range of topics relevant to the government’s agenda.

The entry records a programme scheduled for 5 February 2026, listed as a type‑programme and classified under the episode genre. It is presented as a brief broadcast slot rather than a full‑length production, and the date is clearly noted as Thursday 5 February. The core of the episode centres on a session of parliamentary questions held in the Scottish Parliament, during which members directed inquiries to John Swinney, who serves as the first minister. The focus of the questioning is captured succinctly, indicating that the first minister was the principal figure addressed on that Thursday. The programme therefore documents a formal questioning period in which the Scottish Parliament’s representatives engaged directly with the first minister. It highlights the procedural nature of the session, showing that the questioning formed the principal content of the broadcast. By logging this particular parliamentary exchange, the entry provides a concise record of the date, the venue – the Scottish Parliament – and the participants involved, namely the first minister John Swinney and the questioning members. No additional narrative or context is supplied beyond this factual snapshot of the Thursday 5 February session.