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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: S7O-00113

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what advice and support it provides to rural communities on wildfire prevention ahead of the heightened risk of such fires during the summer months.

Question reference: S7W-00874

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Highland regarding the delayed opening of the Invergordon GP walk-in clinic, and what action is being taken to ensure that the service becomes operational as soon as possible.

My officials are in regular contact with NHS Highland regarding the opening of the Invergordon GP walk-in clinic. NHS Highland is responsible for the operational management of the pilot however the Scottish Government is providing support where required. I appreciate the hard work of the health boards to get these services up and running and my thanks go to our hard-working NHS staff for delivering these.

Question reference: S7W-00876

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to its announcement that a GP walk-in clinic would open in Invergordon in May 2026, for what reason the original opening date was missed, and when it first became aware that it would not be met.

Question reference: S7W-00875

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to its announcement that a GP walk-in clinic would open in Invergordon in May 2026, what the revised opening date for the clinic is.

Question reference: S7W-00186

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 8 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what timescales it has set for the delivery of new affordable homes under its proposed Rural and Island Housing Fund and how it will evaluate the fund's progress, including key annual milestones.

In February we announced our intention to introduce a Rural and Islands Housing Grant Scheme to complement existing funds within the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, including the Rural and Islands Housing Fund and the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund, both of which are open to application to March 2028.

The development of this new grant scheme will be taken forward with rural and housing partners. The scheme will be open to individuals to help meet the cost of securing a permanent home. It is expected it will provide support to first time buyers, families, rural returners and others to help them access affordable owner occupation in the rural and island communities of their choice.

Our intention is that the fund will be operational in 2026-2027 but will want to take time to develop the finer details in collaboration with rural and island housing partners to ensure that this scheme meets the needs of rural and island communities.

Question reference: S7W-00185

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 8 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with representatives of rural and island communities regarding its proposed Rural and Island Housing Fund.

The Scottish Government works collaboratively with a broad range of rural and island stakeholders on a number of housing-related issues. This includes engagement on the development of the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan, published in October 2023, and on affordable housing delivery more generally.

In February 2026 we announced our intention to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme. The development of the scheme will be taken forward with close engagement with rural and island housing partners.

Question reference: S7W-00258

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 8 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of current gaps in mobile healthcare provision in rural and island communities.

Question reference: S7W-00259

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 8 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with rural and island NHS boards regarding the plans to expand mobile health services.

Question reference: S7W-00257

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 8 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the timetable is for the rollout of expanded mobile health services, including key milestones by year.

Question reference: S7W-00260

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 8 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what performance measures will be used to assess the effectiveness of expanding mobile health services for screening, stroke support, ophthalmology clinics and mental health support, including key milestones by year.