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Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 3 March 2022
Gordon MacDonald
To celebrate world book day, many of the schools and nurseries across my constituency of Edinburgh Pentlands are encouraging their pupils to dress up as their favourite book character. I know that many young people will be excited to take part in world book day this year, given the impact of the pandemic on previous years’ celebrations.
With the Scottish Government-funded bookbug programme also collaborating with the charity World Book Day, will the minister commit to continuing to support the bookbug programme, which has proven to provide a range of positive benefits for children and families across the country?
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 3 March 2022
Gordon MacDonald
Does the First Minister agree that Scottish communities have demonstrated that they are fully prepared and willing to engage in a resettlement scheme for Ukrainians that matches the scale and severity of the current crisis? Will the Scottish Government continue to push the United Kingdom Government to urgently implement a more ambitious scheme to support those who are fleeing that appalling war on our continent?
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 3 March 2022
Gordon MacDonald
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has in place to support world book day on 3 March 2022. (S6O-00812)
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 2 March 2022
Gordon MacDonald
In order to deliver economic growth in Scotland, it is vital that we encourage new start-ups and support existing businesses. Will the cabinet secretary provide any further information about how the economic strategy will support existing businesses to grow?
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 23 February 2022
Gordon MacDonald
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support is being offered to veterans across the country. (S6O-00758)
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 23 February 2022
Gordon MacDonald
The Edinburgh lord provost’s commission on a strategy for our ex-forces personnel recently published a report on its work, which recognised that although progress has been made, there remains a long way to go in supporting our veterans.
Will the cabinet secretary use the findings of the report to inform both national and local policy, particularly in relation to housing, to support the transition from military to civilian life?
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 26 January 2022
Gordon MacDonald
To ask the Scottish Government what lessons it has learned from the pilot schemes introduced at the three sheriff courts, in Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley, to modernise summary courts. (S6O-00661)
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)
Meeting date: 26 January 2022
Gordon MacDonald
Can the cabinet secretary provide any further information on when the scheme could be rolled out across the country and what impact it will have on the efficiency of the summary court system?
Meeting of the Parliament
Meeting date: 19 January 2022
Gordon MacDonald
A number of constituents have raised concerns about understanding the alarm requirements, and their availability and cost. Although I welcome the assurance that council enforcement will be light touch, how will the Scottish Government track progress on meeting the standard?
Meeting of the Parliament
Meeting date: 12 January 2022
Gordon MacDonald
To ask the Scottish Government what preparations it is making for the local government elections in 2022 in order that people can vote safely. (S6O-00599)