Jackie Dunbar

25 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what protections are available for those living as property guardians, and what tenants' rights are available to them.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The occupancy rights those living as property guardians have depend on the circumstances of the case and the type of occupancy arrangement in place.These types of arrangements usually offer a licence agreement to occupy the property rather than a tenancy, and…

17 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services.

3 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships.

27 Feb 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the next round of the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray will open.

Answer · Gillian Martin: I am pleased to announce that the next funding round of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) for the North East and Moray will open for applications today.Up to £17 million will be made available to help create green jobs, support innovation, diversify energy…

24 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund and how it is supporting families in Scotland with the cost of living. 

3 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce NHS waiting times through its draft Budget 2026-27. 

27 Jan 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to publish an updated Offshore Wind Policy Statement in 2025-26, as set out in its Green Industrial Strategy.

Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government is publishing its updated Offshore Wind Policy Statement later today. Significantly, this statement updates the Scottish Government’s offshore wind ambition to up to 40GW by 2040, which will further reaffirm Scotland’s lead…

27 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it envisages its draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 will support families in the Aberdeen Donside constituency to address cost of living pressures, including childcare costs.

19 Jan 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to support Scottish businesses, in light of the potential impact of additional US trade tariffs on the Scottish economy.

5 Jan 2026 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the recent snow and cold weather in Scotland.

9 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, following NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, which took place on 10 December with the aim to shine a light on the high prevalence of domestic abuse affecting healthcare professionals, how it is supporting NHS boards to ensure that they have robust domestic abuse policies in place.

2 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Aberdeen City Council to maintain its local government services, including in response to any increasing social need in the city.

1 Dec 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the Early Years Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan.

Answer · Natalie Don-Innes: The Scottish Government will today publish the Early Years Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan.This sets out a bold national vision to ensure every child in Scotland has the strongest possible foundation in speech, language and communication from t…

24 Nov 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Government Budget regarding how it affects the North East Scotland region.

18 Nov 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made towards issuing Scottish Government bonds, in light of Scotland's recent high credit ratings.

4 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with STV regarding the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and regional news programming.

6 Oct 2025 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its response to Storm Amy.

1 Oct 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of Qualifications Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland following the Education (Scotland) Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: I can confirm that both Qualifications Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) will begin the process of establishment and operation from the end of 2025.Implementation of the Education (Scotland) Act is supported by a Sc…

29 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to support people in Aberdeen to gain the skills and qualifications needed for the energy transition, to ensure that north east Scotland has a world-leading workforce.

29 Sep 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when revised guidance on Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools will be available.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The Scottish Government recognises the importance of ensuring that Transgender young people are supported in Scotland’s schools.I confirm that the Scottish Government has published revised guidance for education authorities and schools on Supporting Tra…

23 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s dentistry sector of the UK Labour administration’s recent changes to the Skilled Worker visa.

16 Sep 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps that it is taking to increase service capacity in GP practices within NHS Grampian.

1 Sep 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the commitment in its Programme for Government 2025-26 to set out its "priorities for future reform of school education by June 2025, appointing an experienced headteacher to lead this work".

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: I am pleased to advise Parliament that John Wilson, the recently retired headteacher of Broughton High School in Edinburgh has been appointed as an Independent Professional Adviser to Scottish Ministers to lead on this work.Mr Wilson will provide advice and r…

17 Jun 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will support LGBTI+ people (a) during Pride month and (b) in the coming year.

Answer · Kaukab Stewart: The Scottish Government remains committed to advancing equality for LGBTQI+ people, and promoting, protecting and realising the rights of every LGBTQI+ person in Scotland. We recognise that policies that value diversity and advance equality and inclusion are …

16 Jun 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the planned publication of new guidance on consequences and risk assessments in schools.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: I can confirm that guidance on fostering positive, inclusive and safe school environments was published today: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836917014The guidance supports schools’ approaches to use of consequences as part of approaches to improving pos…

11 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting tenants in Aberdeen to protect and enhance their rights to a safe, secure and affordable place to live.

4 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent report, Energy Transition: 41st Survey, by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, which reportedly demonstrates that the UK is losing the supply chain and skills necessary to deliver net zero.

26 May 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact of the increase to employer national insurance contributions on the third sector in Scotland.

29 Apr 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government on the subject of food security.

28 Apr 2025 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy of the EY ITEM Club Spring Forecast, which downgraded expectations for UK output over the next two years.