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Superfast Broadband (Rural Areas) To ask the Scottish Government whether it encourages the enterprise agencies to consider alternative routes to superfast broadband in rural areas. (S5O-00540) The Scottish Government has set out a clear commitment to extend superfast broadband access to 100 per cent of premises across Scotland by 2021, building on the succ...
Budget (Edinburgh) To ask the Scottish Government how its budget will affect the people of Edinburgh. (S5O-00511) We have invested in the Royal hospital for sick children and in the NHS Lothian partnership centre facilities—estimated to be operational in June 2017—and we have made a huge investment in the Queensferry crossing.
Climate Change Targets To ask the Scottish Government how its proposed new climate change targets will take account of the Paris agreement’s goal of pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (S5O-00493) The Scottish Government’s forthcoming climate change bill will reflect the increased global ambition of the ...
Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it can give to customers who signed solar energy green deal agreements with Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems Ltd, which ceased trading in April 2016, in light of reports that some have found their energy bills increasing by up to three times and the value of their homes being adversely affected. (S5O...
Roof Drainage To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what assessment has been made of the drainage on the roof of the garden lobby. (S5O-00334) An inspection of the roof was carried out in 2007 by our property service consultants, Lee Boyd.
Crohn’s Disease and Colitis To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase support for people with Crohn’s disease or colitis. (S5O-00211) We are pleased to have supported and funded Crohn’s and Colitis UK in the production of “Scotland Leading the Way: a National Blueprint for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Scotland”, which seeks to su...
NHS Highland (Waiting Times) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for urology and orthopaedics appointments in NHS Highland. (S5O-00213) The Scottish Government continues to support all boards, including NHS Highland, to ensure that patients get swift access to the hospital care that they need.
Dairy Production (North East Scotland) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the sustainable future of dairy production in North East Scotland. (S5O-00083) Although dairy farming is centred mainly in the south-west of Scotland, it also occupies an important place in the economy of the north-east.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 March 2021
However we must not be complacent, we will continue to bear down on crime in Scotland, through protecting police budgets and substantial investment in preventative programs. S5O-04768