Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Katy Clark S6O-05693 1. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its cross-government co-ordination on island connectivity, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues on how to ensure that public transport meets the needs of island communities. Annie Wells S6O-05694 2. [Not Lodged] Christine Grahame S6O-05695 3. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding whether any of the support announced in response to the increased cost of heating oil will help the agriculture sector and other rural industries in Scotland that are dependent on that fuel. Michelle Thomson S6O-05696 4. To ask the Scottish Government how the £9 million being invested in the Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland will help businesses to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and invest in new equipment and technology. Bob Doris S6O-05697 5. To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid to the agricultural sector in direct support payments over the course of the current parliamentary session. Patrick Harvie S6O-05698 6. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government assessment, Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026, what assessment it has made of Scotland’s food security and resilience. Ruth Maguire S6O-05699 7. [Not Lodged] Fulton MacGregor S6O-05700 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Community Right to Buy Review. Health and Social Care Oliver Mundell S6O-05701 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce reported bed pressures at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Mark Ruskell S6O-05702 2. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential public health impact of silica air pollution. Neil Bibby S6O-05703 3. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and what issues were discussed. Jackie Dunbar S6O-05704 4. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services. Kenneth Gibson S6O-05705 5. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Edward Mountain S6O-05706 6. To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS boards have all of their accessible toilets as stoma-friendly toilets. Maggie Chapman S6O-05707 7. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any excess deaths associated with long waiting times in A&E departments, including the action it is taking to reduce preventable mortality. Tim Eagle S6O-05708 8. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that NHS Grampian is looking to save £177 million over the next five years, what impact this will have on the board's staff and services, and, in particular, on Dr Gray's Hospital. Social Justice and Housing Foysol Choudhury S6O-05709 1. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that it is not currently on track to meet its target to reduce child poverty to less than 10% by 2031, what its response is to children’s charities stating that its child poverty plan is "timid" and does not go far enough. Dr Sandesh Gulhane S6O-05710 2. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any increase in caseload for the Adult Disability Payment, particularly in regard to mental and behavioural disorders. Submitting member has a registered interest. Karen Adam S6O-05711 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that older people’s housing, including sheltered housing, is prioritised in local housing planning and delivery. Meghan Gallacher S6O-05712 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting first-time buyers. David Torrance S6O-05713 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in light of reports of increasing pressure on social housing waiting lists in the Kirkcaldy constituency, including how it plans to support local authorities and housing associations to expand the availability of affordable homes in the area. Elena Whitham S6O-05714 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether addressing affordable housing need and tackling homelessness will be More Homes Scotland's core mission. Submitting member has a registered interest. Rona Mackay S6O-05715 7. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking through its fuel poverty programmes to support low-income rural and off-grid households that are unable to heat their homes due to the recent increase in heating oil prices. Clare Adamson S6O-05716 8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the time that households spend in temporary accommodation.