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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: S7W-02686

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Wildfire Forum to implement the Wildfire Strategic Action Plan, in light of evolving wildfire risks highlighted by the recent incident in the Cairngorms National Park.

Question reference: S7W-02190

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 24 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what financial support scheme will be for (a) residents and (b) businesses that have been impacted by the wildfire at Cairngorms National Park, which started in July 2026.

On 6 August, I announced a financial package worth up to £3 million to provide support to business affected by the fire. The fund will be administered by The Highland Council with a focus on helping businesses recover from the impact of the wildfire, maintain business continuity and support longer-term recovery, while also contributing to the longer-term economic recovery and resilience of the area.

In addition, the Scottish Government funds Crisis Grants through the Scottish Welfare Fund to support individuals to meet immediate short-term needs when an emergency or a disaster has happened, and there would be a risk to wellbeing without a grant. Applications are administered by local authorities, including Highland Council.

Scottish Government will continue to work closely with the Highland Council, HIE and Cairngorms National Park Authority on what further support may be required for the area in the longer term.

Question reference: S7W-02615

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Friday, 21 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01946 by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2026, how many applicants received their Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme payment, following an assessment of their works by scheme officials, (a) within 90 days and (b) after 90 days in (i) 2025-26 and (ii) since April 2026.

Question reference: S7W-02055

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 27 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the (a) Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care, (b) Minister for Community Care or (c) Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs, have met with the chief executive of NHS Highland regarding reports that cancer patients are experiencing delays to treatment or are required to travel to another NHS board for treatment.

Question reference: S7W-01948

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Friday, 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of reports of delays in making payments from the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme for approved applications, and, if so, (a) when it became aware of these and (b) what action it is taking in response.

Question reference: S7W-01947

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Friday, 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the most recent payment from the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme was made.

Question reference: S7W-01945

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Friday, 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many applications to the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme in (a) 2025-26 and (b) since April 2026 have been (i) approved and (ii) not approved.

In 2025-26 the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) received 1,063 applications, of which 777 were approved and 154 were rejected. The remaining 132 applications have a variety of statuses including still to be assessed, withdrawn, or offer letters have been issued but have yet to be returned by the applicant.

Since April 2026, 156 applications have been approved and offered contracts, with 61 of those already accepted. A further 50 applications have either been withdrawn or rejected.

Question reference: S7W-01946

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Friday, 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many approved applications to the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme in (a) 2025-26 and (b) since April 2026 have been paid (i) within 90 days and (ii) after 90 days.

Question reference: S7W-02593

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it (a) requested and (b) received any legal advice before announcing its direct award of four ferry contracts to Ferguson Marine on 3 March 2026, and whether it has done so since then.

Question reference: S7W-02595

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many Scottish-domiciled students have had their student contribution fee paid for in order to study at (a) Trinity College Dublin, (b) University College Dublin, (c) University College Cork, (d) the National University of Ireland, Galway (now the University of Galway), and (e) the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (now Maynooth University), in each year since 2007-08, and what the total value of those payments was in each year.