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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S6W-28542

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 11 July 2024
Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 25 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of its recently-closed emergency flee fund for victims of domestic abuse, Fund to Leave, whether it plans to renew the initiative and, if so, (a) by what date it will be reintroduced and (b) how much funding it will provide towards it.

Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) provided its evaluation of the pilot fund to leave at the end of June. The Scottish Government is now considering SWA's evaluation as part of a wider assessment of the pilot. We will be assessing how the pilot delivered against its objectives; how it improved outcomes for women and/or prevented their homelessness; and what lessons were learned during the pilot. We will be in a position to set out next steps once the wider evaluation is complete.

Question reference: S6W-28493

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 04 July 2024
Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 24 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce guidance on whether fire safety requirements set in building regulations apply to grid-scale battery energy storage systems.

Question reference: S6W-28496

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 04 July 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 22 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding the potential integration of new health technology platforms.

The Scottish Government meets with NHS Board Digital leads on a monthly basis to discuss key issues including the integration of systems and new technologies. The Digital Health & Care Strategy and associated delivery plan set out our plans to integrate and build on our existing health and care infrastructure to improve patient outcomes. Care in the Digital Age: delivery plan 2024 to 2025 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

Question reference: S6W-28492

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 04 July 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 22 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on NHS boards registering with the Apple Health platform.

Question reference: S6W-28495

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 04 July 2024
Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 22 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the regulatory framework for the safety of grid-scale battery energy storage systems in Scotland and the extent to which fire safety should be included.

Question reference: S6W-28494

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 04 July 2024
Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 19 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether fire safety is assessed when considering whether to consent to grid-scale battery energy storage system projects in Scotland.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as the safety regulator, considers there to be a robust regulatory regime covering the fire risks associated with battery energy storage systems (BESS). A range of UK Government legislation is applicable to health and safety at BESS sites including the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002; the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989; and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

When the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service receive information on BESS proposals they will consider and provide a response where appropriate.

Question reference: S6W-28580

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the reported black market for unlicensed beauty products, and any role of organised crime in such a market.

Question reference: S6W-28577

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding regulation of the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals.

Question reference: S6W-28578

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to regulate the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals.

Question reference: S6W-28579

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to investigate reports of dangerous beauty products causing blindness or disfigurement.