Michelle Thomson

8 Jun 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will align its priorities for local government services with future projects by local authorities that are funded through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.

31 May 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether its target of generating 50% of energy use from renewables by 2030 is sufficiently ambitious in light of new opportunities arising for Scotland.

22 Mar 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact of the UK Chancellor’s Spring Statement will be on Scotland's SMEs.

17 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent data on levels of income tax paid at the UK median wage level for all employees in Scotland, and how that compares with the rest of the UK.

Answer · Tom Arthur: Across the whole UK, median annual pay for employees was £25,891 for the tax year ending 5 April 2021. In the current tax year, someone earning that much would pay £2,662 in the rest of the UK, but £2,647 in Scotland.

16 Mar 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what ministerial discussions have taken place regarding whether its net zero ambitions could be supported through the introduction of new fiscal measures.

28 Feb 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the publication of the COVID-19 Strategic Framework will be followed by the publication of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation, and when that will be published.

Answer · Kate Forbes: Following the publication of the strategic framework in relation to how Scotland moves forward whilst the threat of Covid 19 remains present, I am today publishing the National Strategy for Economic Transformation which sets out the actions, within the Scotti…

23 Feb 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding food production in Scotland, in light of reported comments by the NFU president that the UK Government is “focused on anything other than domestic food production”.

17 Feb 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many baby boxes have been delivered to new and expectant families in the Falkirk East constituency in each year since their introduction.

Answer · Clare Haughey: The registration for Baby Boxes in Scotland opened on 15 June 2017 and delivery began on 15 August 2017. We are unable to give the number of Baby Boxes delivered in the Falkirk East constituency area as we only record numbers of Baby Boxes distributed by Hea…

17 Feb 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people in the Falkirk East constituency are currently receiving new benefits through Social Security Scotland, and what the average amount of benefits being received is.

Answer · Ben Macpherson: In the current financial year, between April 2021 and October 2021, 2,985 people living in Falkirk Local Authority received one or more payments for Social Security Scotland benefits they applied for. The mean average amount received by recipients living in F…

17 Feb 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it provided to Falkirk Council for housing in each year from 2000-01 to 2020-21, and how much it projects it will provide in each year from 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Answer · Shona Robison: The following table shows the Scottish Government funding provided to the Falkirk Council area in each year from 2000-01 to 2020-21, and specifically within that, the funding provided directly to Falkirk Council to deliver council homes: Financial Year Tota…

15 Feb 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure access to care and support planning by a specialist team for people with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome, as recommended by NICE.

7 Feb 2022 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with professional footballing authorities regarding the protection of women and girls within football.

26 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support the agricultural sector receives in Scotland, and how this compares with the rest of the UK.

20 Dec 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government in what ways the Internal Market Act 2020 could impact on its ability to meet its net zero targets.

9 Dec 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to people aged under 60 who can no longer be looked after by their families at home due to complex medical issues.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Through local Health and Social Care Partnerships, a wide range of support is provided to people aged under 60 who can no longer be looked after by their families at home due to complex medical issues. This includes support from GPs and community Multi-Disci…

30 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Falkirk Council to discuss public transport and connectivity within the rural areas of the Falkirk East constituency, and what was discussed.

2 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the views of consumers are adequately heard in its consultation on legal services regulation reform.

20 Oct 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase support and encourage more women into business, entrepreneurship and the labour market.

Answer · Ivan McKee: There is a clear gender gap in business participation and the Scottish Government is committed to closing that gap, unlocking the full economic potential of women in enterprise, and to supporting women into work and business. We have brought a range of measur…

29 Sep 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish the James Hutton Institute report on the impact on human health and the environment arising from the spreading of sewage sludge on land.

21 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020.

15 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to young people in the run up to COP26 to ensure that their views on climate change are listened to.

8 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on agreeing the scope of the Fiscal Framework review, scheduled for 2022, with the UK Government.

14 Jun 2021 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what engagement the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding COVID-19 business support, in light of the rise of the Delta variant.

9 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland regarding the joint letter signed by the devolved children’s commissioners, which described the two-child cap as a “clear breach of children’s human rights”.

2 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the LifeSEARCH Health, Wealth & Happiness Report 2020/21.