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We are already consulting on the impact of bringing forward that date, if possible, and we are also consulting on how to decarbonise the heat supply in buildings that are off the gas grid.
Anti-destitution Strategy To ask the Scottish Government, further to its commitment in its response to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee report, “Hidden Lives: New Beginnings”, by what date it will publish its anti-destitution strategy.
Those discussions are on-going and it is important that we allow the board and the community to conclude them. I will be kept up to date and I am happy to speak further with Ms Gilruth, once we know the outcome of the discussions.
It would set alarm bells ringing for me if we had a number of surgeons who were not managing to keep their skills sets up to date. However, I would be happy to meet Monica Lennon to discuss those matters in the new year.
It is our view that members of the public have a right to expect that MSPs will normally respect their wishes with regard to confidentiality. At a later date, we intend to reflect more fully on the provisions in the code of conduct relating to confidentiality.
Peat-based Horticulture Products (Phasing Out) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set a target date for phasing out the use of peat-based products in horticulture.