- Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the current road maintenance backlog across Scotland in determining the £350 million allocation for its proposed Better Surfaces Fund, and what discussions it has had with local authorities regarding this matter.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-00174 on 5 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform rolling stock companies (ROSCOs) as part of the broader nationalisation of the railway network.
Answer
This is a matter for the UK Government.
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to equip ScotRail passenger trains with satellite wi-fi.
Answer
This is an operational matter for ScotRail. The Member may wish to contact ScotRail directly for this information.
- Asked by: David Barratt, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government when it expects the £3 million investment for a ferry link to Europe in Rosyth to be released and fully committed.
Answer
Investment in ferry services to Europe from Scotland will be released once a full assessment of proposals for any such routes has been completed.
- Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide further details on its proposed Last Provider Fund, including the criteria that will be used to determine eligibility for support under the fund.
Answer
Ministers are in the very early stages of considering how to take forward this commitment and will provide details in due course.
- Asked by: David Barratt, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether there are any conditions attached to the proposed £3 million commitment for the Rosyth to Europe ferry link.
Answer
Any conditions attached to grant funding for ferry services from Scotland to Europe will depend on the terms of scheme under which such a grant is made.
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government when operators of the proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry service will be able to apply for the Waterborne Freight Grant.
Answer
An application for Waterborne Freight Grant has been received by the operators of the proposed Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service. This is being assessed and a decision will be made shortly.
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Tom Arthur on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what criteria will be used to determine which food items are included amomg the 20 to 50 essential food items liable to the price cap proposed in the 2026 Scottish National Party manifesto.
Answer
The final list of items to be covered by the legislation will be determined by consultation and engagement.
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the operational status of the Dalzell Steelworks in Motherwell.
Answer
The Scottish Government is in regular contact with management at the Dalzell steelworks. We have been advised that the restart of operations is in progress and that they have confidence that the contract with Navantia to provide steel for the Fleet Solid Support Ship Programme will be fulfilled.
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review Section 40 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.
Answer
The Scottish Government is giving further consideration to the issues raised in the last session of the Parliament about the offence introduced by section 40 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and related matters.