Portfolio Questions

Ivan McKee S6O-02648 1. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact that any future devolution of powers relating to the minimum wage to the Scottish Parliament would have on its fair work and wellbeing economy policies. Alexander Burnett S6O-02649 2. To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of onshore wind farms approved in the past year had majority support from the local community. Daniel Johnson S6O-02650 3. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether Scotland’s infrastructure is equipped to deliver the current offshore wind pipeline of up to 42GW, including in relation to port infrastructure. Kevin Stewart S6O-02651 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to boost hydrogen production in Scotland. Douglas Lumsden S6O-02652 5. To ask the Scottish Government when it will outline details of its £80 million of financial support for the Scottish Cluster carbon capture project, which it announced in January 2022. Audrey Nicoll S6O-02653 6. To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind for Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas Decarbonisation will be formally adopted. Rona Mackay S6O-02654 7. To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing any labour shortages or skills gaps affecting the economy as a result of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul O'Kane S6O-02655 8. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its long-term labour market strategy, what steps it is taking to address any skills shortages affecting the economy. Finance and Parliamentary Business Fulton MacGregor S6O-02656 1. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to allocate more funding to local authorities in its 2024-25 Budget to enable them to maintain and invest in local services, including sport and leisure facilities. Michelle Thomson S6O-02657 2. To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the overall effectiveness of financial memorandums. Michael Marra 3. [Not Lodged] Mark Griffin S6O-02659 4. To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the financial cost will be of its recently announced council tax freeze policy. Bob Doris S6O-02660 5. To ask the Scottish Government how its proposed Electoral Reform Bill will seek to improve voter participation within the electoral process. Maurice Golden S6O-02661 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions the Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth has had with ministerial colleagues regarding efforts to ensure that circular economy practices are embedded in public procurement. Sue Webber S6O-02662 7. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of a potential £200 million rise in non-domestic rates. Neil Bibby S6O-02663 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for its 2024-25 Budget.