The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, u/t2boys, is taking questions from the Chamber.

The largest opposition has again not nominated a spokesperson for this Question Session, if they do, they are entitled to six initial questions with one follow-up question to each (twelve questions total).

Everyone else is entitled to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy up to four initial questions with one follow-up question to each (eight questions total).

There should be a separate comment for each initial question asked, and questions and comments on the same topic should be limited to the replies to the initial question.

No new questions may be asked on the last day of the session and only follow-up questions may be asked on the final day.

This session of Portfolio Questions will close at the close of business on Thursday the 21st of March 2024, at 10pm GMT.

Members should not ask new initial questions beyond 10pm BST on Wednesday the 20th of March 2024.