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Date answered:
19 March 2026
S6W-44291
The Scottish Government does not hold data on how many GP appointments were conducted (a) in-person, (b) by telephone and (c) virtually in the Highlands and Islands region in each year since 2021.PHS publishes information relevant to this question using GP encounters data as part of the General Practice in-hours activity visualisation publication. Encounter...
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Date answered:
17 March 2026
S6W-44057
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will propose the scheduling of a ministerial statement on the use of Scotland’s inshore seas for the marine storage of offshore wind platform bases or other apparatus, in light of the potential impacts on the marine environment and on economic and recreational activities, such as fishing, angling and sailing,...
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Date answered:
11 March 2026
S6W-44020
Any underspends are managed in accordance with the Scottish Public Finance Manual and local year-end financial processes, which provide an established mechanism for the treatment of funding across financial years.Under these arrangements there are mechanisms for ADPs to carry forward underspends under specific circumstances where funding has been earmarked or legally committed for activity planned in future financial years.Decisions on carry-forward rests with Integration Authorities, subject to the agreed governance and financial controls in place locally.The Government continues to engage regularly with ADPs, Integration Authorities and finance leads to ensure that funding arrangements remain clear and support flexible delivery of Alcohol and Drug Services.
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5 March 2026
S6W-43939
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has a duty to improve the quality of health care and its scrutiny activity, including its inspection programmes, is a key part of this.Since November 2021, they have implemented a Safe Delivery of Care inspection methodology approach.
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Date answered:
27 February 2026
S6W-43844
This funding helps tackle food insecurity, promotes community food and supports improved health and wellbeing.Through our Investing in Communities Fund, we have provided around £2.8 million of funding each year between 2023-26 to 32 organisations to enable them to provide holistic support services to address poverty and inequality, including activities to directly tackle food insecurity.
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17 February 2026
S6W-43614
NHS guidelines advise an average minimum frequency for routine dental appointments however Health Boards are not statutorily obligated to provide General Dental Services to patients directly.NHS Western Isles is actively working towards accessible dental care to patients across their region.
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Date answered:
11 February 2026
S6W-43518
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commission research into any impact of fast release caffeine products on children and young people, including caffeinated chewing gum, in particular for those who participate in athletics, sport and physical activity, to determine whether their use by under 18s should be banned.
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30 January 2026
S6W-42307
The work undertaken by officials has not been compiled into a report but in my meeting with you on 29 January my officials provided an update on our work on seasonal worker accommodation, including a summary of findings from engagement with key stakeholders.Relevant information will be included in a proposed consultation on the introduction of measures which will be published at an appropriate point in the future.Whilst we focus on a longer term piece of work, considering whether a set of bespoke standards is appropriate, we expect local authorities to use existing laws to make provision in their area, suited to their area and in response to activity...
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Date answered:
23 January 2026
S6W-43023
Social Security Scotland is committed to ensuring eligible people receive the financial help they are entitled to.Independent analysis by the Institute of Fiscal Studies and the Resolution Foundation shows a surge in application numbers following Adult Disability Payment’s introduction, driven by awareness-raising activity and more accessible applicat...
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Date answered:
22 January 2026
S6W-42897
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) undertakes a range of activities, working with partners across the public and private sectors to deliver infrastructure-led outcomes.The SFT is an infrastructure centre of expertise.
