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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-40051

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Friday, 22 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it has supported residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes in September 2023 due to the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

Question reference: S6W-40053

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Friday, 22 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in private and public housing stock in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-40052

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Friday, 22 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is facilitating reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) exploration work in residential properties across Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-40005

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with (a) the UK Government and (b) Port of Rosyth officials regarding any estimated costs to upgrade the Port of Rosyth’s infrastructure to support the proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry.

Question reference: S6W-40003

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that it is the responsibility of the Scottish Government to make the necessary legislative amendment to formally authorise Grangemouth as an inland Border Control Post, whether it will provide a timescale for the completion of this exercise.

Question reference: S6W-40004

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm in writing to the partners of the Project Brave ferry project that it will begin the process of making the necessary legislative amendment to formally authorise Grangemouth as an inland Border Control Post.

Question reference: S6W-40006

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any progress towards a decision on the Waterborne Freight Grant Application, submitted by DFDS, in relation to the Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry route.

Question reference: S6W-40002

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to improve road safety on the (a) A84 and (b) A85, in light of recent reports of road traffic incidents.

Question reference: S6W-40001

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many road accidents on the (a) A84 and (b) A85 have been reported between January 2023 and August 2025, broken down by (i) month and (ii) severity.

Question reference: S6W-39579

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 August 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the costs were for the security resources that were dedicated to supporting President Trump’s visit to Scotland in July 2025.

The Scottish Government worked collaboratively on arrangements for the recent visit of President Trump to Scotland, and recognises the hard work of the police officers and police staff who delivered this complex and large-scale operation, which ensured a safe and secure visit by the President.

Operational decisions around the planning and delivery of the operation, and the deployment of police officers, were for the Chief Constable. Police Scotland is still determining the costs of this complex policing operation, and they do not expect the final costs to be available until later in the year.

The Scottish Government is engaging with the UK Government to explore the options for funding the costs incurred by Police Scotland and wider public sector partners including the Scottish Government, in supporting the Presidential visit. In the interests of openness and transparency the Scottish Government has committed to making details of the costs publicly available, once they are known.