With reference to the answer supplied to question reference S6W-22527, the 311 organisations being supported by CARES with an ‘Active’ project status are in varying stages of development. Some are undertaking early scoping and feasibility exercises, while others have grant funding committed. Local Energy Scotland (LES) measures new energy generation by installed capacity in kilowatts (kW) based on the maximum rated output of each project, as opposed to Energy Output which refers to energy generated over time in kilowatt hours (kWh).

The installed capacities of projects are provided in the following table. Note that these figures relate only to active projects where CARES funding has been offered, as the capacities of projects before this stage can change as a result of revisions in design, budget or supplier availability.

The stage 1 desktop and stage 2 visual inspections of core Scottish Government Estate was concluded and the report received 23 November 2023. 65 buildings were inspected. No RAAC has been identified. 19 properties require a further intrusive inspection in line with Institute of Structural Engineer guidance to rule out the presence of RAAC definitively. All buildings currently remain operational.

In his final statement to the Covid Inquiry the First Minister provided unredacted WhatsApp messages from his personal mobile device.

The Panel published its recommendations on 29 November 2023. The recommendations cover a wide range of findings on how Scotland can attract capital investment to support the just transition to net zero.

The Scottish Government published its response to the Panel’s recommendations on 29 November 2023. The Scottish Government has setup an Investment Strategy and Delivery Unit as described in the Programme for Government to drive forward the recommendations made by the Panel.

Both publications are available on the Scottish Government’s web-site which can be found here. https://www.gov.scot/groups/investor-panel/

In his final statement to the Covid Inquiry the First Minister provided unredacted WhatsApp messages from his personal mobile device.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-22478 on 9 November 2023. 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

Our Pay Strategy contains wellbeing measures including encouraging employers to standardise to a 35-hour working week and to implement a Right to Disconnect policy. Employers under the Pay Strategy are required to actively look at how they can promote wellbeing in their workplace to support a positive and healthy work-life balance.

Many employers have introduced more flexible working practices. We are also progressing our four-day working week pilot to assess the benefits of a shorter working week to staff.

The Scottish Budget does not designate funding specifically for staff welfare, but annual funding for public bodies is informed by their delivery priorities and commitments, including for pay and conditions.

For Local Government employees, pay and other employment matters are delegated to Local Authorities.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-23041 on 29 November 2023. 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 .

I can confirm that the site of the former Braehead Brickworks is within the operational land of the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project and is maintained by the project contractor, Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP).

I confirm that the Scottish Government is not the owners of the site of the former Carnbroe Mains Farm in Bellshill.