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ScotRail (Industrial Action) To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with ScotRail and the trade unions regarding industrial action on the network. (S6F-00220) The Minister for Transport meets ScotRail and trade unions regularly.
Retail Stock and Staff (Shortages) To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding reports of retail stock and staff shortages in the run-up to Christmas. (S6F-00200) The Scottish ministers first wrote to the UK Government about this emerging problem back in July.
Woodland Birds (Decline) To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to curb the decline of iconic woodland bird species in Scotland. (S6F-00164) Addressing the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change is a central priority for the Government.
Police Officers (Burn-out) To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to a recent survey stating that 29 per cent of police officers are experiencing moderate burn-out, and a further 16 per cent are enduring high levels. (S6F-00059) I appreciate—as, I am sure, we all do—the hard work and dedication of our police officers and polic...
To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government plans to implement a national moratorium on incinerators, such as the proposal at Overwood Farm site near Stonehouse, in light of the reported detrimental impact that incinerators could have on Scotland’s bid to tackle the climate emergency. (S6F-00027) I welcome Meghan Gallacher to Parliament.
To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made, regarding any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy, of analysis from Future Economy Scotland indicating that average earnings in Scotland are £15,000 less per year than they would have been if wages had not flatlined since the financial crisis. S6F-0411...
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reported concerns that the UK Labour administration has not affirmed the commitment, which was signed in March 2021 by the UK and Scottish governments under the Borderlands Growth deal, to allocate £5 million towards a feasibility study to extend the Borders railway to Carlisle. S6F-03457
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
15 January 2024
To ask the First Minister, in light of reported concerns regarding food labelling being a devolved matter, what the Scottish Government's position is on what impact the UK Government’s reported plans to roll out "not for EU" labelling on food and drink products across the whole of the UK could have on Scotland’s food and drink industry. S6F-02729
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
6 November 2023
To ask the First Minister what support the Scottish Government is offering to NHS Lothian to contact the parents and guardians of the over 23,000 children who reportedly may have received substandard testing to identify deafness, including support to identify any other young children who have not received the required standard of auditory brainstem response testing. S6F-02510
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6F-01419 by Nicola Sturgeon on 6 October 2022, whether it has had any further discussions with the UK Government on this matter, and, if so, what the outcomes of these have been.