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Wind Farms (Removal of Objections) To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports property purchases, direct payments to property owners and the use of non-disclosure agreements as a means of removing objections to large-scale wind farm applications. (S6O-01346) The Scottish Government does not support such measures.
Menus (Scottish Produce) To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what steps it is taking to ensure the availability of Scottish produce on the menu in the Scottish Parliament. (S6O-01214) The catering services at the Scottish Parliament are provided through our contract with Sodexo.
NHS Scotland COVID Status App To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to extend the NHS Scotland COVID Status app to 12 to 15-year-olds in order to support the increasing number of families that are returning to international travel. (S6O-01019) We are currently exploring an age-appropriate way to provide digital access to Covid status for childre...
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider local government reform in relation to the redrawing of local authority areas, in light of the reported issues associated with new boundaries for the Highland Council area. (S6O-00361) Boundaries Scotland recently conducted a review of the ward boundaries for Highland Council.
Barr Environmental To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Barr Environmental has received a £99 million fine for having not paid tax on disposed waste. (S6O-00331) It would not be appropriate for Scottish ministers to comment on any individual tax dispute.
Wind Farm Developers To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding reports that wind farm developers are offering payments to local residents in return for signing non-disclosure agreements and not objecting to planning applications. (S6O-00283) I can advise the member that no such disc...
Pavement Parking Prohibition To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to implement the provisions on pavement parking prohibition in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019. (S6O-00073) Officials are continuing to consult local authorities to develop the secondary legislation and parking standards guidance and to consult the public on areas that are contai...
I refer you to the answer to oral parliamentary question S6O-02452 on 29 June 2023 available on the Scottish Parliament website: Written question and answer: S6O-02452 | Scottish Parliament Website.
Ruth Maguire joins us remotely for question 4.Scottish Elections (Secret Ballot) Scottish Elections (Secret Ballot) To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on ensuring that all voters in Scotland can exercise their right to a secret vote in Scottish elections. (S6O-01287) Mr Adam, I hope that you caught enough of the question; it is in t...