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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: S5W-26189

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 14 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how VisitScotland engages with VisitEngland to develop cross-border tourism links.

VisitScotland engaged with VisitEngland through the Borderlands Growth Deal ensuring that the Visitor Economy and Collaborative cross-border projects are highlighted as an opportunity.

Following the submission of a Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal proposal to the UK and Scottish Governments in September 2018, a Heads of Terms was signed with the UK and Scottish Governments on Monday 1 July 2019. We expect the signing of the full Deal next year which will realise the potential for sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the South of Scotland and North of England.

Question reference: S5W-26187

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 14 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how VisitScotland engages with smaller businesses in developing tourism strategies.

VisitScotland's Regional Directors, Regional Leadership Directors and Development Managers are tasked with developing and strengthening tourism partnerships within their region. Working in collaboration with local authorities, destination organisations, tourism businesses and other key stakeholders enables VisitScotland to support the growth of Scotland’s visitor economy and help steer local tourism strategy and activity.

Question reference: S5W-26188

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 14 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how VisitScotland ensures that less popular tourist destinations are given appropriate funding to assist with boosting visitor numbers.

VisitScotland operates a number of funding streams to support local tourism.

VisitScotland’s Growth Fund supports collaborative tourism marketing projects that focus on growth in the tourism sector and ensure that visitors experience the true Spirit of Scotland. The fund is a platform which supports groups in leveraging additional and focused marketing investment, stimulating collaboration within the industry, closer working with VisitScotland and achieving strategic alignment with the national Tourism 2020 strategy.

EventScotland, within VisitScotland, runs three primary funding programs:

The International Events Programme is designed to support events that attract a significant economic impact from visitors from outside Scotland and profile Scotland on the International stage. This program includes Scotland’s investment in major golf tournaments.

The National Events Programm e is designed to complement the International Events Portfolio by showcasing specific towns and regions across the country out with the larger metropolitan areas of Glasgow and Edinburgh and to drive domestic tourism.

The Beacon Events Programme is designed to complement the National and International programs to support strategic development activity in line with the objectives of the National Events Strategy.

Question reference: S5W-26321

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 08 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 14 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government by what date the review of the curriculum for excellence is expected to be completed.

Question reference: S5O-03780

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to National Galleries Scotland's decision to end sponsorship from BP.

Question reference: S5W-26176

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 13 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government on what date it expects the completion and operational use of Hull 802, which is under construction at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work has set up a Programme Review Board to report on the revised schedule and costs for the delivery of vessels 801 and 802 under construction at Ferguson Marine shipyard.

The report is expected to be submitted shortly. When that report has been received, and Ministers have had an opportunity to consider it, Mr Mackay will update Parliament on the content.

Question reference: S5W-26175

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 13 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the projected cost of (a) MV Glen Sannox and (b) Hull 802.

The report is expected to be submitted shortly. When that report has been received, and Ministers have had an opportunity to consider it, Mr Mackay will update Parliament on the content.

Question reference: S5W-26087

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 12 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Growth Scheme is expected to end.

Question reference: S5W-26173

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2019
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 12 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with other parties interested in the purchase of Ferguson Marine shipyard.

Question reference: S5W-26086

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 12 November 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish each Scottish Growth Scheme monthly progress report produced to date.

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