Chamber and committees

The previous answer detailed the percentage of vessels fitted with the specified capability, this has been amended to include the number of vessels.

I welcome the recently published briefing from Carnegie UK and the five recommendations to put wellbeing at the centre of policymaking in Scotland. I look forward to their engagement as part of the forthcoming review of the National Outcomes.

The National Performance Framework is Scotland’s wellbeing framework. Increasing wellbeing is central to its purpose, with the 11 National Outcomes setting out the type of country that we want to be. The development of the proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill will consider the best way to ensure the interests of future generations are taken into account in decisions made today.

As the First Minister acknowledged in Parliament on 27 October, the allegations of the existence of such establishments are concerning and she made clear any foreign country that operates in Scotland must abide by Scottish law.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on‎ 21 November 2022 which is available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

The Scottish Government recognises that the current cost of living crisis families are having to make difficult decisions. It is of course very upsetting when anyone has to give up a pet they dearly love. There are numerous charities who can help and I would encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulties to reach out for advice and where possible for support.

The Scottish SPCA Pet Aid scheme aims to provide essential food supplies for animals through a network of food banks across most of Scotland. Concerned owners looking for help and advice can contact the SSPCA, in confidence, via their helpline on 03000 999 999 or can visit their website to find out more details of their Pet Aid scheme ( Pet Aid | SSPCA (scottishspca.org) )

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12018 on‎ 21 Novemebr 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on‎ 21 November 2022 which is available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on‎ 21 November 2022 which is available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on‎ 21 November 2022 which is available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

The figure quoted in answer S6W-11465 represents the percentage of final post mortem reports received by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). It is not related to a specific target for toxicology or pathology providers, but demonstrates the continued efficacy of the improvement plan put in place to reduce the timescale for completion of toxicological analysis, and thereafter a final post mortem report in each case.

Once received by COPFS, each report then requires to be considered by a Procurator Fiscal (and the nearest relative made aware of any change to the cause of death) before determining whether the death investigation can be closed, or whether further inquiries are necessary. Performance continues to improve in that respect and in this reporting year to date (as at 7 November), in 65% of deaths which require further investigation, the investigation was concluded and the nearest relative advised of the outcome within 12 weeks of the death being reported to COPFS.

Given the nature and content of post mortem reports, nearest relatives do not automatically receive a copy but COPFS will provide one to them or their general practitioner if they wish and will, if relatives find it helpful, facilitate a meeting with the relevant pathologist(s) to discuss the findings and answer any further questions that relatives might have.