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The Class 222 trains are expected to enter passenger service by late 2027, with a phased introduction continuing through 2028. The full fleet is expected to be in operation by the December 2028 timetable.

Following successful procurement, the Class 222 trains will undergo an extensive £80 million overhaul and refurbishment prior to delivery to ScotRail, supported by £67 million of investment from the Scottish Government.

They will provide a more consistent, reliable, comfortable, accessible and family-friendly experience for passengers, helping to encourage more people to travel by rail rather than by car, while also support the long-term sustainability of InterCity services by reducing emissions and lowering operating costs through improved energy efficiency.

The Scottish Government Football Banning Order consultation opened on 1 December 2025 and closed on 23 February 2026. There have been over 900 responses to that consultation, the results of which will be published shortly and will inform legislation.

The Scottish Government worked in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to develop the application and distribution process. Although there was no formal appeals process, unsuccessful applicants could contact HIE to outline any concerns about the process.

Information on prostate cancer staging is available via Public Health Scotland Routes to Diagnosis publication. It is worth noting that survival rates, the most crucial measure for any patient, remain high in comparison to other tumours. Public Health Scotland’s Cancer Survival in Scotland data set confirms that Scotland’s five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 88.6%, similar to that of the other UK nations.

The Scottish Government takes advice from the UK National Screening Committee(UK NSC), an independent expert advisory group that informs screening policy across the UK, regarding national screening programmes. Should a recommendation be made to introduce targeted prostate screening, the organisations that oversee screening will advise us on how to take that recommendation forward.

It is important that the Scottish Government conducts constructive and collaborative relationships with all of the democratically elected governments across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Scottish Government engages with the current Northern Ireland Executive in the same way as our predecessors have done since the power sharing agreement was formed.

The Scottish Government has the greatest sympathy and deepest respect for all those who suffered as a consequence of the Troubles. We are also deeply grateful to all of the men and women who have previously, and continue, to serve in the armed forces.

Yes. Scottish Ministers adopted and published on its website an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinion on 7 April 2026 which requires the project to undertake an EIA in line with relevant legislation.

Multi-agency involvement is often required when noise complaints relate to wider antisocial behaviours. To manage reports of noise complaints which require a multi-agency approach, the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004: noise nuisance guidance issued by the Scottish Government is available to public bodies.

The Scottish Government recognises the importance of supporting access to home electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

To date, over £6.7 million has supported the installation of more than 21,600 home charge points across Scotland.

A further £3.45 million is being provided this financial year to continue supporting the rollout of home charging infrastructure.

This funding is focused on lower-income households, those in rural and island communities, residents of flatted properties, and households without driveways, including where cross-pavement charging solutions are permitted.

The safety of our maternity services is a priority to this government, which is why we have committed to undertake an independent review of maternity services in Scotland. I will shortly be setting out a statement to Parliament detailing what the review will consider, when it will be delivered, how it will engage with stakeholders and how it will be led.

The Guidance to Accompany the Statutory Nuisance Provisions of the Public Health etc (Scotland) Act 2008 is available on the Scottish Government website. This guidance was published to support local authorities investigate and manage issues relating to noise complaints. Should the noise complaint involve antisocial behaviours the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004: noise nuisance guidance is also available.