Information between 30th April 2023 - 24th January 2026
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Winnie Ewing
49 speeches (8,661 words) Tuesday 4th July 2023 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office Mentions: 1: Angus Brendan MacNeil (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) standing on, but her own children, two tremendous Scottish National party MSPs, Fergus Ewing and Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech 2: John Lamont (CON - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) also want to express my deepest sympathy to Winnie’s family, particularly Fergus Ewing MSP and Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech 3: John Lamont (CON - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) I hope Fergus and Annabelle Ewing and her whole family will take comfort from that. - Link to Speech |
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Minute of the Meeting of 10 December 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 10th Dec 2025 Found: “The Scottish Register”) Kevin McGowan (SG BSL team) Andrew Godfrey-Meers (SG BSL team) Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the Meeting of 10 September 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 10th Sep 2025 Found: Interpreters) Gail Richardson and Mel Coulter (ENT) Apologies Karen Adam MSP Jeremy Balfour MSP Annabelle Ewing |
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Minutes of the Meeting of 25 February 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community Published: 25th Feb 2025 Found: Colin proposed to the CPGD that the Short Life Working Group on Deafblindness is reformed with Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the Meeting of 5 February 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 5th Feb 2025 Found: and Mark Cross (BSL/English Interpreter) Gail Richardson and Mel Coulter (ENT) Apologies Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the Meeting of 4 February 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Published: 4th Feb 2025 Found: Alex Rowley MSP Tim Eagle MSP Non-MSP Group Members David Lydiat – HTA Apologies Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the meeting on 11 December 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 11th Dec 2024 Found: Colin Beattie MSP (Scottish National Party) Roz McCall MSP (Conservative) Karen Adam MSP (SNP) Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the Meeting of 11 December 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 11th Dec 2024 Found: Colin Beattie MSP (Scottish National Party) Roz McCall MSP (Conservative) Karen Adam MSP (SNP) Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the Meeting of 6 November 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Published: 6th Nov 2024 Found: • Attendees: Rachael Hamilton MSP Tim Eagle MSP Annabelle Ewing MSP Jim Fairlie MSP David |
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Minute of the Meeting on 1 October 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 1st Oct 2024 Found: McDonald (the ALLIANCE) Assistant Secretariat – Amy White (The ALLIANCE) APOLOGIES MSPs Annabelle Ewing |
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Agenda for Meeting on 11 September 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 11th Sep 2024 Found: Brief report from Annabelle Ewing MSP/Isabella Goldie Deafblind Scotland Agenda Item 5 |
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Minute of the meeting 11 September 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 11th Sep 2024 Found: Colin Beattie MSP (Scottish National Party) Roz McCall MSP (Conservative) Karen Adam MSP (SNP) Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of Meeting 10 September 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe Published: 10th Sep 2024 Found: s office Eddie Nicolls from Foysol Choudhury MSP’s office Apologies Mark Ruskell MSP, Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of Meeting held on 20 March 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 20th Mar 2024 Found: APOLOGIES MSPs Mark Griffen MSP (Scottish Labour) Karen Adams MSP (Scottish National Party ) Annabelle Ewing |
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Minutes of Meeting on 20 March 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 20th Mar 2024 Found: APOLOGIES MSPs Mark Griffen MSP (Scottish Labour) Karen Adams MSP (Scottish National Party ) Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the meeting on 12 March 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Published: 12th Mar 2024 Found: the Scottish Parliament Minutes Present MSPs • Rachael Hamilton MSP (Convenor) • Annabelle Ewing |
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Agenda for the meeting on 17 January 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 17th Jan 2024 Found: Agenda item 5 Definition of Deafblindness 10/15 mins Annabelle Ewing MSP, Isabella Goldie and |
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Minute of meeting on 17 January 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 17th Jan 2024 Found: platform) Minutes - Present MSPs Convenor – Colin Beattie MSP (Scottish National Party) Annabelle Ewing |
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Draft Minutes of Meeting held Wednesday 6 December 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 6th Dec 2023 Found: McGuire (Electronic Notetaker) Mel Coulter (Electronic Notetaker) APOLOGIES MSPs Annabelle Ewing |
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Minutes of the meeting held on 6 September 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 6th Sep 2023 Found: Carol McGuire Electronic Notetaker – Melanie Coulter APOLOGIES MSPs Roz McCall MSP Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the Meeting of 6 September 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 6th Sep 2023 Found: Carol McGuire Electronic Notetaker – Melanie Coulter APOLOGIES MSPs Roz McCall MSP Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of meeting held 23 May 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices Published: 23rd May 2023 Found: MSPs in attendance; Rona MacKay, John Swinney, Annabelle Ewing . 2. |
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Minute of the meeting held on 17 May 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Published: 17th May 2023 Found: Coulter APOLOGIES MSPs Colin Beattie MSP Karen Adams MSP Douglas Lumsden MSP Annabelle Ewing |
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Minute of the meeting held on 17 May 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe Published: 17th May 2023 Found: Councillor Martha Mattos Coelho , City of Edinburgh Council Apologies Neil Bibby MSP Annabelle Ewing |
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Annual return 2023 to 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Found: Rachael Hamilton MSP Annabelle Ewing MSP Christine Grahame MSP Alex Rowley MSP Jackson Carlaw |
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Annual return 2023 to 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart and Circulatory Diseases Found: Rachael Hamilton MSP Annabelle Ewing MSP Christine Grahame MSP Alex Rowley MSP Jackson Carlaw |
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2021 Registration form
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Found: Colin Beattie (SNP) Annabelle Ewing (SNP) Douglas Lumsden (Scottish Conservatives) Mark Griffin |
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Annual Return Form 2022 to 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Found: Convenor: Colin Beattie MSP/SNP Vice Convenor: Mark Griffin MSP/Labour Karen Adam MSP /SNP Annabelle Ewing |
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Annual Return 2021 to 2022
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Found: Convenor: Colin Beattie MSP/SNP Vice Convenor: Mark Griffin MSP/Labour Karen Adam MSP /SNP Annabelle Ewing |
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2021 Registration form
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Found: Christine Graham e, Alex Rowley, Jackson Carlaw, Annabelle Ewing, Sharon Dowey, Rachael Hamilton NON |
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Annual Return 2022 to 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Found: Rachael Hamilton MSP (Conservative), Annabelle Ewing MSP (SNP), Sharon Dowey MSP (Conservative), Jackson |
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Annual Return 2023 to 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Found: Conservative from Jan 2023 Vice Convenor: Carol Mochan MSP/Labour Karen Adam MSP /SNP Annabelle Ewing |
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Annual Return 2023 to 2024
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe Found: Labour Foysol Choudhury - Scottish Labour Alex Cole-Hamilton - Scottish Liberal Democrats Annabelle Ewing |
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Annual Return 2024 to 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness Found: Roz McCall MSP (Conservative) Vice Convenor: Carol Mochan MSP (Labour) Karen Adam MSP (SNP) Annabelle Ewing |
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Annual Return 2024 to 2025
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture Found: Rachael Hamilton MSP Annabelle Ewing MSP Christine Grahame MSP Alex Rowley MSP Jackson Carlaw MSP |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025
Tuesday 16th December 2025 None View source webpage Found: Maryhill and Springburn (C) James Dornan Glasgow Cathcart (C) Jackie Dunbar Aberdeen Donside (C) Annabelle Ewing |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2023-2024
Tuesday 25th March 2025 None View source webpage Found: Maryhill and Springburn (C) James Dornan Glasgow Cathcart (C) Jackie Dunbar Aberdeen Donside (C) Annabelle Ewing |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2023-2024
Tuesday 25th February 2025 None View source webpage Found: Maryhill and Springburn (C) James Dornan Glasgow Cathcart (C) Jackie Dunbar Aberdeen Donside (C) Annabelle Ewing |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2022-2023
Thursday 19th December 2024 View source webpage Found: Maryhill and Springburn (C) James Dornan Glasgow Cathcart (C) Jackie Dunbar Aberdeen Donside (C) Annabelle Ewing |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2021-2022
Tuesday 28th November 2023 View source webpage Found: and Springburn (C) R James Dornan Glasgow Cathcart (C) R Jackie Dunbar Aberdeen Donside (C) N Annabelle Ewing |
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Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
Thursday 10th August 2023 The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill ("the Bill") makes changes to the regulation of legal services in Scotland. This briefing summarises the current regulatory framework, the background to the Bill and the changes proposed by the Bill. View source webpage Found: In April 2017, the former Minister for Community Safety and Legal Af fairs, Annabelle Ewing MSP , invited |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2020-2021
Friday 28th October 2022 View source webpage Found: Maurice Corry CVD, PPC, J(S) Bruce Crawford FCC Bob Doris SSC, HS(S) James Dornan LGC, SSC(S) Annabelle Ewing |
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Scottish Parliament Statistics 2019-2020
Friday 28th October 2022 View source webpage Found: Party Number of meetings attended (possible total) Willie Cof fey (from 21 April 2020) SNP 3(3) Annabelle Ewing |
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Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill
Thursday 5th August 2021 This briefing describes Carer’s Allowance Supplement and the double payment made in June 2020 before considering the proposal in the Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill to provide another double payment in December 2021. A separate briefing considers the broader context of devolved benefits for carers. View source webpage Found: payment related to the impact of COVID-19: It was welcomed in speeches made on 13 May 2020 by Annabelle Ewing |
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Prescription (Scotland) Bill - Stage 3
Thursday 1st November 2018 This briefing looks at parliamentary consideration of the Prescription (Scotland) Bill prior to Stage 3. For the avoidance of doubt, this Bill does not have any connection to the prescriptions issued by doctors. Instead the Bill aims to amend the law of prescription, currently found in legislation from 1973. This area of law sets time limits, after which a wide range of legal obligations View source webpage Found: Letter from Annabelle Ewing, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Af fairs to Graham Simpson, Convener |
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Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 3
Tuesday 24th April 2018 The Civil Litigation Bill aims to increase the options available to pay for civil court action, as well as making the costs of taking court action more predictable. The Scottish Government argues that this will increase access to justice, although some stakeholders are concerned that it will create a compensation culture. View source webpage Found: Letter from Annabelle Ewing, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Af fairs, to Margaret Mitchell, |
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Scottish Building Standards and Fire Safety: A Brief Overview
Friday 3rd November 2017 An overview of the Scottish building standards system, with a focus on fire safety, plus details of UK and Scottish reviews of building standards and fire safety launched following the Grenfell Tower fire. View source webpage Found: Security and Equalities (Chair) •Kevin Stewart MSP , Minister for Local Government and Housing •Annabelle Ewing |
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Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Repeal)
Monday 25th September 2017 The aim of this Member's Bill is to repeal, in its entirety, the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012. The Bill has been introduced by James Kelly MSP. View source webpage Found: Scottish Government response was submitted by the Minister for Community Safety and Legal Af fairs, Annabelle Ewing |
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Portfolio Question Time
97 speeches (49,531 words) Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) I join Annabelle Ewing in paying tribute to Winnie Ewing for her role in relation to the Erasmus scheme - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
102 speeches (52,474 words) Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) I am happy to reaffirm that commitment to Annabelle Ewing and to members across the chamber. - Link to Speech |
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Mossmorran Fife Ethylene Plant
34 speeches (25,600 words) Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) workers about the future of their jobs and that those conversations are confidential.I reassure Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
39 speeches (18,620 words) Thursday 13th November 2025 - Main Chamber |
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Portfolio Question Time
47 speeches (24,876 words) Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) I agree with Annabelle Ewing about the adaptations process. - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
37 speeches (19,007 words) Thursday 9th October 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Rowley, Alex (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) Government in January 2020”.In 2021, the then health secretary, in answer to a question from Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech 2: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I very much appreciate the work that Annabelle Ewing has done to advance the case for the Lochgelly medical - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
55 speeches (25,284 words) Wednesday 24th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) I thank Annabelle Ewing for raising an important issue in her constituency. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
56 speeches (27,555 words) Thursday 4th September 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) I will update the Parliament with further details very soon, and I hope that Annabelle Ewing will then - Link to Speech 2: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) We will also see improvements to the service that, as I indicated to Annabelle Ewing, we will set out - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
107 speeches (53,647 words) Wednesday 25th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Constance, Angela (SNP - Almond Valley) I say again to the Parliament and to my colleague Annabelle Ewing that the Scottish Government has been - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
36 speeches (20,035 words) Thursday 19th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Annabelle Ewing to ask the briefest of supplementaries. - Link to Speech 2: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) I have not seen the letter that Annabelle Ewing has written to me, but she has raised it today. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
108 speeches (50,267 words) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) Annabelle Ewing raises a really important point. - Link to Speech |
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First Minister’s Question Time
59 speeches (42,253 words) Thursday 5th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) She has discussed the issue with Mr Ruskell and with Annabelle Ewing, who has also been pursuing the - Link to Speech |
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Celebrating 50 Years of Summerston
11 speeches (26,510 words) Wednesday 4th June 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Doris, Bob (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) it involves two other MSP colleagues who cut their political teeth in Summerston: Fergus and Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
101 speeches (49,779 words) Wednesday 7th May 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Fairlie, Jim (SNP - Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) in Scotland.I also recognise the work of colleagues in advocating for the sector, particularly Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
98 speeches (49,467 words) Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) I assure Annabelle Ewing that the Scottish Government has conducted extensive discussions with the promoters - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
104 speeches (45,930 words) Wednesday 5th February 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Smith, Liz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Annabelle Ewing was quite right to raise that issue, because it is extremely important. - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
115 speeches (51,805 words) Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) the on-going recruitment of primary care multidisciplinary teams, as well as 800 more GPs.As Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
116 speeches (49,422 words) Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I am happy to hear from Annabelle Ewing about any specific businesses that are struggling to get support - Link to Speech 2: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) far more targeted and streamlined.The performance figures that I outlined in my first answer to Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
108 speeches (50,389 words) Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gougeon, Mairi (SNP - Angus North and Mearns) I thank Annabelle Ewing for raising that important point and for highlighting the important monitoring - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
96 speeches (46,471 words) Wednesday 4th December 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) I commend Annabelle Ewing for her supplementary question, in which she raises the excellent opportunity - Link to Speech |
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Miners Strike (40th Anniversary)
38 speeches (53,915 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Arthur, Tom (SNP - Renfrewshire South) As Annabelle Ewing touched on, I had the privilege and honour of attending a march, rally and exhibition - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
76 speeches (38,082 words) Wednesday 20th November 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robison, Shona (SNP - Dundee City East) I am happy to continue to discuss that with Annabelle Ewing in the run-up to the revised infrastructure - Link to Speech |
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Fife College (125th Anniversary)
10 speeches (38,268 words) Tuesday 1st October 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Baker, Claire (Lab - Mid Scotland and Fife) students in their educational journey”,building on“relationships with institutions in the USA”.As Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
50 speeches (24,071 words) Thursday 26th September 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) He will also know—as I referred to it in my initial answer to Annabelle Ewing—that ports are, by and - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
94 speeches (46,357 words) Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Stewart, Kaukab (SNP - Glasgow Kelvin) I thank Annabelle Ewing for highlighting the important event that will take place in her constituency - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
54 speeches (26,216 words) Thursday 7th March 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Hyslop, Fiona (SNP - Linlithgow) immediate, and I will make sure that they are put forward in a form that people can see, particularly Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Topical Question Time
39 speeches (20,128 words) Tuesday 20th February 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I thank Annabelle Ewing for her kind wishes, which I appreciate. - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
47 speeches (19,999 words) Thursday 1st February 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) I thank Annabelle Ewing for raising the case. I am sorry to hear about her constituent’s accident. - Link to Speech |
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Michael “Mick” McGahey
16 speeches (40,235 words) Tuesday 30th January 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) I am quickly trying to work out the protocols in my head, but I will just say that Annabelle Ewing has - Link to Speech |
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British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly
18 speeches (50,850 words) Tuesday 23rd January 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McNeill, Pauline (Lab - Glasgow) It has been a pleasure to work with Emma Harper, Annabelle Ewing, Tess White, Ross Greer and Jackie Dunbar - Link to Speech 2: Adamson, Clare (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) The previous delegates include Margaret Ewing, as Annabelle Ewing mentioned. - Link to Speech 3: McKelvie, Christina (SNP - Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) I look forward to, I hope, catching up with Lord Alf Dubs—whom Annabelle Ewing mentioned—when he visits - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
39 speeches (20,769 words) Thursday 18th January 2024 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) Annabelle Ewing makes a very good point, which is at the heart of why I have commissioned the review. - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
34 speeches (16,096 words) Thursday 21st December 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robison, Shona (SNP - Dundee City East) However, I am happy to continue to engage with Annabelle Ewing and will ensure that I update her in due - Link to Speech |
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Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
117 speeches (93,511 words) Tuesday 24th October 2023 - Committee Mentions: 1: None I was asked by the then Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs, Annabelle Ewing, as an individual - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
87 speeches (43,008 words) Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Matheson, Michael (SNP - Falkirk West) I am grateful to Annabelle Ewing for her question and for her invitation to visit the health centre in - Link to Speech |
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Education Reform
37 speeches (31,969 words) Thursday 22nd June 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) movement in the Scottish National Party, and to send condolences to our friends and colleagues Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech 2: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I send my condolences to Fergus and Annabelle Ewing and the wider family.The cabinet secretary will now - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
43 speeches (27,109 words) Thursday 22nd June 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Baillie, Jackie (Lab - Dumbarton) I could, on behalf of the Scottish Labour Party, offer our deepest condolences to Fergus and Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Presiding Officer’s Statement
1 speech (523 words) Thursday 22nd June 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) know that members will wish to join me in conveying our deepest sympathies to our colleagues Annabelle Ewing - Link to Speech |
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Portfolio Question Time
99 speeches (46,489 words) Wednesday 24th May 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Robison, Shona (SNP - Dundee City East) Annabelle Ewing is quite right to mention the impact of inflation, which is very much being felt in the - Link to Speech |
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General Question Time
44 speeches (19,508 words) Thursday 18th May 2023 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) I will take up the matter with Fife Council and will provide Annabelle Ewing with an update. - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 5th February 2026 11:40 a.m. General Questions - Main Chamber Mark Ruskell (S6O-05467) To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the safety of people seeking asylum who are housed in hotels across Perth. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05468) To ask the Scottish Government what the implications of its draft Budget 2026-27 are for the provision of a new medical centre for Lochgelly. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05469) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what work it is doing to improve access to thrombectomy services across the Scottish Borders. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05470) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether voluntary reporting of mortality data in the salmon farming industry provides sufficient transparency and animal welfare protection. Sue Webber (S6O-05471) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in the current parliamentary session on preventing gender-based violence in relation to non-fatal strangulation. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05472) To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that the local authorities involved with the RAAC Housing Leadership Group are engaging appropriately and are including residents and RAAC campaigners in their activities. Colin Beattie (S6O-05473) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Action 20 of the Housing to 2040 strategy to "streamline and accelerate the adaptations system". Stephen Kerr (S6O-05474) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the culture of whistleblowing in the NHS. Submitting member has a registered interest. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business; Justice and Home Affairs - Main Chamber Portfolio: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05419) To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to the Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle sector. Tess White (S6O-05420) To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures value for money when allocating funding within the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture portfolio. Brian Whittle (S6O-05421) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to ensure that Scotland maximises the cultural legacy benefits of the 2026 Summer of Sport. Liam Kerr (S6O-05422) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the five National Performing Companies are essential infrastructure investment and whether the funding that it provides to them is sufficient. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05423) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will propose the scheduling of time for a ministerial statement on the written case for the Scottish Ministers and Lord Advocate in the judicial review of the Scottish Prison Service policy for the management of transgender people in custody, including how many times women’s rights are mentioned. John Mason (S6O-05424) To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the diversity and socio-economic background of audiences attending performances by the National Performing Companies. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05425) To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Arctic Circle Assembly. Richard Leonard (S6O-05426) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the United States Consul General in Edinburgh to discuss Scotland’s international strategy. Portfolio: Justice and Home Affairs Willie Coffey (S6O-05427) To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will support community justice services. Finlay Carson (S6O-05428) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of access to justice services in rural areas. Rona Mackay (S6O-05429) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the current occupancy levels and total operational capacity across the Women’s Community Custody Unit estate. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05430) To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs last met with For Women Scotland to discuss the protection of women's sex-based rights. Emma Roddick (S6O-05431) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the construction and operational timeline for the new HMP Highland. Edward Mountain (S6O-05432) To ask the Scottish Government what additional resources are being provided to Police Scotland in relation to asylum seekers being housed at Cameron Barracks in Inverness. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05433) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the prison estate is segregated by sex. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05434) To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 22nd January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing - Main Chamber Portfolio: Social Justice and Housing Bob Doris (S6O-05411) To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities to investigate short-term lets that are operating without planning permission or registration. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05412) To ask the Scottish Government how many people in 2024-25 no longer received the Scottish Child Payment because they moved off benefits. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05413) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to respond to the housing emergency in Fife. Tim Eagle (S6O-05414) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many new homes have been delivered as a result of the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund. Maurice Golden (S6O-05415) To ask the Scottish Government what measures it has taken to address household food insecurity. Clare Adamson (S6O-05416) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to coordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support. Marie McNair (S6O-05417) To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to promote the take-up of Pension Age Disability Payment. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05418) To ask the Scottish Government what impact the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 will have on social security in Scotland. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th January 2026 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business; Justice and Home Affairs - Main Chamber Portfolio: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business George Adam (S6O-05323) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on parliamentary business, what its position is on whether a rise of far-right political parties in the UK would cause issues in the relationship between the Scottish and UK parliaments and could result in the diminution of the Scottish Parliament. Richard Leonard (S6O-05324) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether regional news serves an important function in a democracy. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05325) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of initiatives used by other nations to support artists and creatives. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05326) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the constitution secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential implications for Scotland’s relations with EU member states of the UK rejoining the Erasmus programme. Sarah Boyack (S6O-05327) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken since the publication of the independent review into Creative Scotland to implement its recommendations. Tim Eagle (S6O-05328) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its work to support the historic environment, whether it will provide an update on its involvement in the regeneration of Grant Lodge in Elgin. Michelle Thomson (S6O-05329) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its provision of funding for humanitarian aid, what representations it has made to the UK Government in relation to humanitarian issues arising in Ukraine as a result of landmines and other explosive threats. Submitting member has a registered interest. James Dornan (S6O-05330) To ask the Scottish Government how its £600,000 contribution in humanitarian aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund will support civilians and demonstrate Scotland’s commitment to international solidarity and human rights. Portfolio: Justice and Home Affairs Alasdair Allan (S6O-05331) To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that rural and island communities have access to legal aid. Colin Beattie (S6O-05332) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with the UK Government in relation to Crown immunity and the Scottish Prison Service. Miles Briggs (S6O-05333) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the justice secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding any plans to deliver campus police officers across all schools. Sue Webber (S6O-05334) To ask the Scottish Government how many victims were notified in 2025 of the early release of an offender under any early release or temporary release scheme. Brian Whittle (S6O-05335) To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any assessment of recent prison inspection findings on the use of restricted regimes and their impact on prisoners’ welfare and safety. Emma Harper (S6O-05336) To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve family support services within the prison estate. David Torrance (S6O-05337) To ask the Scottish Government how it anticipates the abolition of the not proven verdict will improve victims’ experiences of the justice system. Murdo Fraser (S6O-05338) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the use of AI in the composition of judicial judgements. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 26th November 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care - Main Chamber Portfolio: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Karen Adam (S6O-05190) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the Scottish Economic Link licence is working. Claire Baker (S6O-05191) To ask the Scottish Government what recent work it has undertaken with the agricultural sector to reduce the number of fatalities within the industry. John Mason (S6O-05192) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of NatureScot's species licensing review, including timelines for producing and implementing recommendations for improvements alongside charging for licensing services. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05193) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any economic benefits of the growth of aquaculture in Scotland. Kevin Stewart (S6O-05194) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how Brexit has impacted Scotland's food and drink producers. Keith Brown (S6O-05195) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what response it has had to its letter to the UK Government regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund. Dr Pam Gosal MBE (S6O-05196) To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with the UK Government regarding support for Scottish farmers ahead of the upcoming UK budget. Pauline McNeill (S6O-05197) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of alleged animal welfare abuse at a Bakkafrost Scotland salmon farm. Portfolio: Health and Social Care Katy Clark (S6O-05198) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report by the Auditor General into the financial sustainability of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, which found that the board is facing a deficit of £33.1 million in the current year. Roz McCall (S6O-05199) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address tooth decay in children. Davy Russell (S6O-05200) To ask the Scottish Government what specific action it has taken to address waiting lists for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Douglas Ross (S6O-05201) To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the chief executive of NHS Grampian to discuss healthcare in Moray. Foysol Choudhury (S6O-05202) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its decision to narrow the eligibility criteria for the autumn COVID-19 booster, what assessment it has made of the cost to the NHS and the impact on hospitalisation rates. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05203) To ask the Scottish Government whether patient complaints and feedback about the care they have received from NHS boards are used to inform inspections undertaken by Health Improvement Scotland. Douglas Lumsden (S6O-05204) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on reducing audiology waiting lists at NHS Grampian. Humza Yousaf (S6O-05205) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the health secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the use of sport to support its goal to reduce child poverty. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 8th October 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business: Justice and Home Affairs - Main Chamber Portfolio: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05026) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of its relations with the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. David Torrance (S6O-05027) [Withdrawn] Fulton MacGregor (S6O-05028) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support libraries within local communities. Clare Haughey (S6O-05029) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the implementation of its international strategy, how and by what mechanisms it is engaging with the governments of other European nations. Ruth Maguire (S6O-05030) To ask the Scottish Government what representations NGOs have made to it regarding its work to support humanitarian assistance in Palestine. Meghan Gallacher (S6O-05031) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its role in proposing the scheduling of parliamentary business, how it can help ensure that parliamentary time is used constructively for the remainder of this parliamentary session. Edward Mountain (S6O-05032) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the veterans minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of local authorities in maintaining Commonwealth War Graves to a national standard. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-05033) To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in relation to its overseas tours and performances, in light of their reported contribution to the Tattoo’s reputation and economic impact in Scotland. Portfolio: Justice and Home Affairs Evelyn Tweed (S6O-05034) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to legal aid for survivors of domestic abuse. Michael Marra (S6O-05035) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of rising levels of knife crime in Dundee over the summer, how it is supporting Police Scotland and local partners to prevent and reduce incidents of violent crime. Daniel Johnson (S6O-05036) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on legal enforcement measures being taken with regard to retailers committing age of sale offences when selling age-restricted items, such as vapes and cigarettes. Submitting member has a registered interest. Bob Doris (S6O-05037) To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to address the misuse of e-bikes and off-road vehicles, in light of reported concerns that it is a growing community safety issue. Oliver Mundell (S6O-05038) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure there is appropriate policing cover for communities in Dumfriesshire. Liam McArthur (S6O-05039) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of sustained overcrowding in prisons on suicide and self-harm prevention. George Adam (S6O-05040) [Withdrawn] Kevin Stewart (S6O-05041) To ask the Scottish Government what actions Police Scotland is taking to deal with problem street drinkers. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 24th September 2025 2 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic: Finance and Local Government - Main Chamber Portfolio: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic Liam Kerr (S6O-04962) To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Scotland will see the slowest GVA growth of the devolved nations over the next three years, according to the EY UK Regional Economic Forecast 2025. Craig Hoy (S6O-04963) To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the business minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact of the visitor levy on the hotel and tourism sectors. Davy Russell (S6O-04964) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to redevelop town centres across Scotland. Pauline McNeill (S6O-04965) [Withdrawn] Fulton MacGregor (S6O-04966) To ask the Scottish Government what targeted support it is providing to small businesses in Coatbridge and Chryston to help them deal with inflation and rising costs. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-04967) To ask the Scottish Government what its current priorities are for international trading links. Monica Lennon (S6O-04968) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the Glasgow City Region Deal can support improvements to transport and connectivity across the region. Sue Webber (S6O-04969) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that major projects funded through City Region Deals are delivered at pace through administrative hurdles, to avoid any rising costs or communities waiting unnecessarily for planned infrastructure. Portfolio: Finance and Local Government Alexander Burnett (S6O-04970) To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the potential impact of the funding allocated in its Budget 2025-26 on Aberdeenshire Council’s ability to invest in local infrastructure and support economic development. Bill Kidd (S6O-04971) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Empowering Communities Programme, including the impact of the Investing in Communities Fund. Stephen Kerr (S6O-04972) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA about increasing the transparency of senior officer pay and conditions alongside improved democratic oversight and accountability. Evelyn Tweed (S6O-04973) To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its Budget for the improvement of road safety on the A84 trunk road between Stirling and Lochearnhead. Maurice Golden (S6O-04974) To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has allocated from its Budget 2025-26 to support local authorities to improve waste management services, in line with its plan for a transition to a circular economy. Christine Grahame (S6O-04975) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding different funding models that may be available to finance the building of social housing, in light of the approach adopted by Falkirk Council which awarded Hearthstone Investments £30 million through its Local Government Pension Scheme Fund to invest in social and affordable housing in 2015. Alexander Stewart (S6O-04976) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether its current above-inflation public sector pay deals have appropriate contingencies in place, in light of the recent rise in the Consumer Price Index and reported concerns regarding inflation. Stuart McMillan (S6O-04977) To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the next UK Budget, which will be delivered on 26 November. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 4th September 2025 2:30 p.m. Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport - Main Chamber Portfolio: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport Fulton MacGregor (S6O-04890) [Not Lodged] Stuart McMillan (S6O-04891) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the energy secretary has had with the UK Government regarding how Scotland's energy policy and natural resources could support the establishment of new data centres in the country. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-04892) To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to tackle the frequently reported overcrowding on Fife commuter trains. Audrey Nicoll (S6O-04893) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made in relation to its Hydrogen Action Plan. Christine Grahame (S6O-04894) To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the 10th anniversary of the Borders Railway, whether it will provide an update on the progress of the feasibility study to extend the line beyond Tweedbank to Carlisle, via Hawick. Gordon MacDonald (S6O-04895) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and strategy, what its response is to Ofgem's announcement on 27 August regarding the energy price cap. Bob Doris (S6O-04896) To ask the Scottish Government what impact the abolition of peak rail fares is likely to have on people living in, working in or visiting the Maryhill and Springburn constituency. Claire Baker (S6O-04897) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work to improve safety on public transport. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV View calendar - Add to calendar |