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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-03910

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the decision was made to no longer operate the Glen Sannox using liquefied natural gas (LNG) following its 2026 annual overhaul.

Question reference: S7W-04038

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with housebuilders, housing associations and local authorities in the Highlands and Islands regarding the potential impact of the Building Safety Levy on housing supply.

Question reference: S7W-04034

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many people resident in Scotland have received NHS treatment in the rest of the UK in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S7W-04036

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of the Building Safety Levy on the viability of small and medium-sized housebuilders operating in the Highlands and Islands.

Question reference: S7W-03911

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Glen Sannox used liquefied natural gas (LNG) when docking prior to its 2026 annual overhaul, for what reason the decision was made to no longer use LNG when docking, and when that decision was made.

Question reference: S7W-04037

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing a reduced rate, exemption or other mitigation for developments in remote, rural and island communities under the Building Safety Levy.

Question reference: S7W-04035

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of the Building Safety Levy on the cost of constructing new homes in the Highlands and Islands.

Question reference: S7W-03619

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the finding by the Competition and Markets Authority, in its final report into the retail supply of home heating oil, that the lowest numbers of competitors supplying home heating oil are concentrated in the Highlands and Islands, and what measures it will take to improve consumer choice in these areas.

While we are actively considering how we can address the significant concerns for our rural and island communities that were raised in the report, only the UK Government has the power to deliver the structural reform needed for meaningful change. Given the current and ongoing volatility of international events, it is critical that they make urgent progress on implementing the report’s recommendations.

In the meantime, we will continue to provide support through our Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme which enables eligible households to apply for £300 towards their heating oil and liquid petroleum gas bills.

Question reference: S7W-03618

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the findings and recommendations of the Competition and Markets Authority's final report on the retail supply of home heating oil, and what action it plans to take in response to the report's recommendations concerning consumers.

The Scottish Government is carefully considering the recommendations of the report. Officials are actively engaging with the Competitions and Markets Authority as well as key stakeholders including Consumer Scotland, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association, the UK and Northern Ireland Governments and consumer advice organisations on how these can be progressed within our devolved powers, including the feasibility of developing a permanent heating oil price checker tool for Scotland.

We continue to make the case to the UK Government that it is critical that it makes urgent progress on implementing the report recommendations.

Question reference: S7W-03617

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with home heating oil suppliers and other relevant organisations about the resilience of heating oil supplies, in light of the Competition and Markets Authority's finding that Scotland is particularly affected by wholesale supply issues.

The Scottish Government welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority's report, which illustrates the higher prices faced by Scottish households, and reinforces our longstanding concerns about the disparity in consumer protections for those reliant on heating oil.

We remain in close contact with key fuel suppliers across Scotland to ensure that we have the information necessary to monitor the current situation and in turn to inform our planning for all eventualities.

Given the current and ongoing volatility of international events, it is critical that UK Government makes urgent progress on implementing the report recommendations. Ultimately, only they have the power to deliver the structural reform needed for meaningful change.

In the meantime, we will continue to deliver support through our Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme. The scheme enables eligible households to apply for £300 towards their heating oil and liquid petroleum gas bills.