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.
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To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase job opportunities for young people in rural communities.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to develop financial incentives to encourage young people to stay in rural communities, in light of the reported issues with rural depopulation.
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support single young people experiencing financial difficulties in (a) general and (b) rural areas.
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is offering to young people in rural areas experiencing difficulties due to the cost of living crisis and any high levels of taxation.
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address any housing affordability issues, and what plans it has to support young people with buying their first home.
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the assessment process for the Borderlands Solway Coast and Marine Project bid has been delayed, and by what date a decision will be made on the funding application.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the new muirburn code, and what the timescale is for its completion.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the new methodology for determining peat depth to inform maps submitted as part of an application to make muirburn under licence, and what the timescale is for its completion.
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported concerns expressed by members of the muirburn code working group regarding the feasibility of introducing muirburn licensing provisions ahead of the 2025 muirburn season.
To ask the Scottish Government how many land managers (a) have completed and (b) are yet to complete the approved training course for muirburn.