Paul McLennan

31 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-35396 by Kevin Stewart on 1 March 2021, what steps it is taking to ensure that developments that may have the effect of worsening the climate emergency and reported nature emergency are not included in National Planning Framework 4.

Answer · Tom Arthur: We will lay the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) in the Scottish Parliament this autumn and will consult widely on it. We recognise that we need to act now to reduce emissions, adapt to a changing climate, and to protect, restore and better connect …

29 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential implications of the Nationality and Borders Bill for how support for victims of modern slavery is provided for in Scotland.

Answer · Ash Denham: The Scottish Government’s view is that the New Plan for Immigration and the Nationality and Borders Bill will not achieve the change that is needed or result in systems that are effective, efficient and deliver for people who are often vulnerable and highly t…

29 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many victims of modern slavery have received support and assistance after a conclusive determination that they were a victim of modern slavery under (i) section 9(3)(c) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 and (ii) regulation 3(4) of the Human Trafficking and…

Answer · Ash Denham: The detailed information requested is currently being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Parliament’s Reference Centre (Bib number 62596).

29 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential implications of the UK Government's Nationality and Borders Bill for victims of modern slavery in Scotland.

Answer · Ash Denham: The Scottish Government recognises the need to deter and prevent abuse of our immigration and asylum systems, but we are clear that people who come here to live, work or study, to seek sanctuary or who have been subject to human trafficking and exploitation s…

27 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to consider the impact of Circularity Scotland’s policies on small businesses.

Answer · Michael Matheson: In line with the principle of producer responsibility, it is for Circularity Scotland Ltd as scheme administrator of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to put in place policies that will allow it to discharge its obligations under the DRS Regulations. We…

27 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the increase in online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic on the deliverability of its Deposit Return Scheme.

Answer · Michael Matheson: In designing Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), we were mindful of the potential for future growth in the proportion of single-use drinks containers sold online. To ensure that our DRS is successful and fair, it is important that online retailers charge …

27 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government which ordnance disposal method will be used for the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project, and whether bubble curtains will be used.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The choice of disposal method for ordinance found on the Seagreen Offshore Windfarm will be a hierarchy of methods made up of leaving in situ , relocating the UXO, applying a low-yield method which disrupts and disintegrates the UXO without combustion of the …

15 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to allow the public to receive confirmation of their COVID-19 vaccination status online.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6T-00019 on 26 May 2021. The answer is available on the Parliament's website at: Official Report - Parliamentary Business : Scottish Parliament  

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its responsibilities regarding children's rights and child protection, what action it can take to protect young people from accessing harmful material online; what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the decision not to implement Part 3 of the Digital Eco…

Answer · Clare Haughey: Keeping children safe online is a key priority of the Scottish Government. Additional funding was made available to Police Scotland for enhanced enforcement activity in direct response to the increase in reporting of online child sexual abuse during the COVI…

9 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many projects have been funded by the CashBack for Communities programme in East Lothian since the initiative was launched.