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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: S6O-05218

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to pensioners to help with heating bills as winter sets in.

Question reference: S6W-41562

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 6 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on its commitment to deliver a National Register of Ancient Woodland.

NatureScot is leading on this work, and has set up a steering group including Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland. This register will allow Scottish agencies to use a single means of condition assessment for these woodlands rather than the multiple competing methodologies previously used. Procurement is currently underway to appoint a technical officer to undertake the work of assembling all available data.

Question reference: S6W-41563

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 6 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what staffing resource its agencies have allocated to the development of a National Register of Ancient Woodland.

NatureScot’s Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing this project, supported by a woodland Senior Land Use adviser and an officer to act as secretary to the steering group, manage the contract and liaise with NatureScot’s data team. It is estimated that the contracted technical project officer would work around 2.5 days per week for 18 months, though this may be subject to change depending on the outcome of the tender process. Staff from Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland will also be supporting the project.

Question reference: S6W-41564

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 6 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to deliver on its commitment to create a National Register of Ancient Woodland.

Question reference: S6O-05126

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the creative industries in Glasgow.

Question reference: S6O-05081

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 30 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any impact of the proposed so-called “Brit Card” digital ID scheme on the human rights of people in Scotland.

We strongly oppose the introduction of any mandatory digital ID scheme by the UK Government.

The mandatory nature of the UK Government proposal raises multiple human rights concerns and may disproportionately impact the most vulnerable in our society. The Scottish Government believes that people should not be asked to prove who they are unless it is necessary.

When announced, the UK Government said that they will listen to a range of views on how the scheme will be delivered. We are actively working with them to fully understand the proposal and seek further information on the planned consultation, and areas which will impact the people of Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-41121

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 9 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when it will complete the refresh of Common Core of Skills, Knowledge & Understanding and Values for the "Children's Workforce" in Scotland.

I can announce that the refresh of this common core resource for everyone in Scotland working with Scotland’s children and young people has been completed and the updated resource is now available online Supporting Scotland's Children: Core Knowledge and Values

The relaunched resource is now called Supporting Scotland’s Children – Core Knowledge and Values and replaces the previous common core. It provides a clear framework and sets out the essential knowledge and values that everyone working with babies, children, young people and families should share, including children’s rights, wellbeing, safeguarding and partnership working. It reflects current policy priorities including GIRFEC, The Promise, and UNCRC incorporation, and is intended as a practical tool for induction, training, and ongoing learning across all sectors.

A refresh of the Common Core was highlighted as key to Keeping the Promise by 2030 and is set out as a priority in The Promise Scotland’s Change Programme.

Question reference: S6O-04971

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Empowering Communities Programme, including the impact of the Investing in Communities Fund.

Question reference: S6O-04914

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential environmental impact, what its response is to reports that a category A nuclear safety event occurred at Faslane naval base between January and April this year.

Question reference: S6W-38728

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 16 June 2025
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 17 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to develop guidance for schools on responding to racism and racist incidents.

I can confirm that guidance on responding to racism and racist incidents in schools was published today: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836916987

This guidance forms part of a wider whole school approach to addressing and responding to racism and racist incidents, being developed by the Anti-racism in Education Programme’s racist and racist incidents workstream. The whole school approach will be published in early 2026.