Jackie Dunbar

15 May 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Poppyscotland’s Credit their Service campaign.

Answer · Graeme Dey: We welcomed Poppyscotland’s Credit Their Service campaign last summer and acknowledge the two primary areas of concern highlighted in it. The first of these, Pension Credits, is reserved to the UK Government and the Scottish Government is therefore unable to …

10 Apr 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its work on wildlife management can help address the reported threats to nature and biodiversity restoration posed by American mink.

19 Mar 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the draft Bioenergy Policy Statement will be published.

Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government is pleased to announce that today we will publish the draft Bioenergy Policy Statement for consultation. The draft Bioenergy Policy Statement is seeking views on the priorities and principles that we have set out for the use of bioene…

13 Mar 2024 · SPCB Oral Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider stocking alcohol-free variants of spirits, wine and other alcoholic beverages in the Scottish Parliament gift shop.

11 Mar 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support elected representatives to take parental leave.

21 Feb 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent ONS data, what assessment it has made of the impact on Scotland’s public finances of the UK entering a recession in 2023.

30 Jan 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of the renewable energy sector in meeting its net zero ambitions.

23 Jan 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the dangers of vape spiking, and whether this may differ compared to other means of spiking.

Answer · Siobhian Brown: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-24785 on? 5 February 2024. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-commit…

23 Jan 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the prevalence of vape spiking, and how this compares to other means of spiking.

Answer · Siobhian Brown: As part of the Minister led roundtable on spiking, which is due to next meet in February, the concerns around vape spiking has been and continues to be discussed. As part of that process, Police Scotland regularly report on current activity and have advised t…

17 Jan 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns regarding food labelling being a devolved matter, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland's food and drink sector of the reported proposal for "not for EU" labelling on food and drink products in the UK.

20 Dec 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper fares for 2024. 

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government rightly made the decision to freeze some fares as part of its response to the cost of living crisis, however this is simply no longer sustainable. Caledonian Sleeper fares will increase by 8.7% from 1 January, excluding seated tickets…

13 Dec 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the recently announced trilateral agreement on total allowable catch limits and management measures for jointly managed fish stocks in the North Sea will have on fishers in Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland.

11 Dec 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its proposed Land Reform Bill.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The Scottish Government remains committed to introducing Land Reform legislation to further improve transparency of land ownership, help ensure large scale land holdings deliver in the public interest, and empower communities by providing more opportunities t…

7 Dec 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the delivery of the National Transport Strategy.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Today the Scottish Government published the third Delivery Plan for the National Transport Strategy , which outlines the actions it has taken to deliver the vision and priorities in 2023 and what actions will be undertaken in the coming year. The first Re…

5 Dec 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Aberdeen's journey to net zero through investment in bus infrastructure.

21 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent correspondence it has had with the UK Government regarding any impact on its housing policies in Scotland of Local Housing Allowance rates.

7 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the provision of electronic devices to all school pupils to support their studies.

6 Nov 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with the UK Government on climate policy, and whether there it will provide an update on the timing of its draft Climate Change Plan.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: The unprecedented changes by the UK Government reneging on their net zero commitments, including the rolling back of policies already announced and accounted for, have repercussions on our ability to produce a draft Climate Change Plan that is just and fair b…

1 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps are being taken to increase recruitment and retention of staff in the Scottish Ambulance Service this winter.

19 Oct 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will receive any Barnett consequential funding as a result of the additional £8.55 billion of funding announced by the UK Government for City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements 2 (CRSTS2) in England.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The additional £8.55 billion of UK Government funding for CRSTS2 relates to financial years 2027-28 to 2031-32. This funding will form part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) future budget allocation. The Scottish Government will receive additional Barn…

19 Oct 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government, following its decision not to continue with the HS2 link to Manchester, regarding any impact that this may have on any related Barnett consequential funding for the Scottish Government.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Funding for the HS2 programme has been provided by the UK Government to the Department for Transport (DfT) who manage the project, at UK Spending Reviews. The Scottish Government receives Barnett funding based on the movements in DfT’s total budget. As the …

19 Oct 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on rail infrastructure in each local authority area in each of the last 10 years.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Network Rail is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the UK Government. The responsibility for determining and monitoring its operation, maintenance and renewal expenditure rests with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Transport Scotland funds Network Rail i…

19 Oct 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the new transport study to explore the reinstatement of the rail network north of Aberdeen, to Peterhead and Fraserburgh.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: The Just Transition Fund has provided up to £250,000 to the Campaign for North East Rail (CNER) to produce a study examining possible travel interventions in Dyce, Ellon, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh which will accelerate the region’s transition to net zero. T…

27 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to support community pharmacies.

12 Sep 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the peak fares pilot.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government is able to confirm that the ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot will operate between 2 October 2023 and 29 March 2024 in a move which will make rail travel more affordable and accessible over the pilot period and encourage modal shift fr…

11 Sep 2023 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister, in light of reports that no bids were received for offshore wind projects in the UK Government’s latest contract-for-difference round, what action the Scottish Government is taking to encourage investment in offshore wind and hydrogen power in Scotland.

5 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent in the last five years, within the Aberdeen City Council area, to mitigate any effect of UK Government welfare policy.

9 Aug 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for further implementation of No One Left Behind.

Answer · Neil Gray: Providing the support that people need to move towards, into and to sustain work is a key aspect of building a fairer and more equal society. I am pleased to confirm that from 1 April 2024, following the end of referrals to Fair Start Scotland in March 2024, …

29 Jun 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will protect the Firth of Clyde cod seasonal spawning in future.

Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government’s Fisheries Management Strategy sets out a clear approach for managing sea fisheries in partnership with our stakeholders in a way that balances environmental, social and economic interests. Sustainability is at the heart of how we ma…

19 Jun 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the latest Building a New Scotland paper advances its prospectus for independence.