Siobhian Brown

21 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that public transport is accessible.

13 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis has been carried out of recorded crime in South Ayrshire.

10 Mar 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to reflect the urgency of climate (a) mitigation and (b) adaptation in the final versions of Scotland’s Fisheries Management Plans.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) are being developed by the Scottish Government in line with the Fisheries Act 2020, and will be published by the end of 2024, as set out in the Joint Fisheries Statement. The 21 Scottish-led FMPs will reflect the urgency of c…

10 Mar 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to reflect the urgency of climate (a) mitigation and (b) adaptation in the final version of its Future Catching Policy.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The Future Catching Policy (FCP) is being developed to deliver increased selectivity and sustainability across Scotland’s diverse and varied fishing fleet. Once implemented, the FCP will support increased confidence in, and an increased accountability of, Sco…

7 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of any potential impact that the UK Government’s proposed Illegal Migration Bill could have on devolved social justice powers and the duties of Scottish local authorities.

6 Feb 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what (a) plans and (b) policies it has in place to assist the fishing industry to (i) reduce its carbon emissions and (ii) ensure a just transition for the sector.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Scotland has a target to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045. The fishing industry has an important part to play, alongside all sectors of our society, in reducing emissions and helping to create a low carbon economy with clean, …

6 Feb 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds regarding the carbon emissions (a) directly from the operations and (b) indirectly from the impacts on blue carbon, of Scotland’s fishing industry.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics quantify emissions from fishing vessels at sea. This is an estimate based on activity data and statistical modelling. In 2020, the latest year available, these were 0.3 mega tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e).…

23 Jan 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on culture organisations in Scotland of the UK Government Levelling Up funding.

5 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the development of a Talent Attraction and Migration service will impact on the delivery of its Covid Recovery Strategy.

28 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government following the Supreme Court’s verdict on the ability of the Scottish Parliament to legislate for an independence referendum.

7 Nov 2022 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what measures are in place to protect Scotland from any potential risks to cyber security.

1 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities to deliver relief for residents at risk of poverty during the cost of living crisis and in light of rising energy costs.

25 Oct 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on Prestwick Airport's contribution to the South Ayrshire economy.

2 Sep 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the statistics in Section 9.3.2 of the Review of Children (Scotland) Act 1995 consultation: analysis are accurate.

Answer · Ash Regan: Yes, the statistics you refer to are accurate. The analysis can be found at https://www.gov.scot/publications/analysis-consultation-responses-consultation-review-children-scotland-act-1995/pages/9/ . There were 254 responses to the consultation, which asked…

2 Sep 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether data from the Review of Children (Scotland) Act 1995 consultation: analysis was used to prioritise the work that it committed to undertake as set out in the 2019 Family Justice Modernisation Strategy, and if this is the case, what data was used, and in what ways it informed the 2…

Answer · Ash Regan: The Family Justice Modernisation Strategy (available at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/family-justice-modernisation-strategy/pages/1/ ), published in September 2019, is a result of the 2018 consultation on potential changes to Part 1 of the Children (Sc…

22 Jun 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with South Ayrshire Council regarding the Station Hotel, and whether it has been informed when South Ayrshire Council will publish an options report.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: I met with South Ayrshire Council prior to the Local Elections to discuss their ongoing obligations in relation to the Station Hotel at Ayr Station. The Ayr Station Strategic Governance Group met on the 1st June where positive discussions around the progress …

21 Jun 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with South Ayrshire Council regarding the current situation at Ayr Cemetery.

4 May 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to mitigate the reported shortage of (a) the product, Estradot, and (b) other hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, and what specific measures are in place to help women in the (i) short and (ii) long term.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Supply issues with Estradot® patches in the UK are now resolved, with all strengths available. Any disruption in the availability of HRT products will be concerning to those who have been prescribed them. We recommend anyone who is affected by the disruption…

1 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether hospital patients are able to get free or reduced cost television to watch during their stay, and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07507 on 21 April 2022. 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-committe…

23 Mar 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support Ukrainian refugees will receive after arriving at a welcome hub in Scotland.

16 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is possible for hospital patients to access free or reduced cost TV to watch during their stay.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: It is recognised that television provides respite to many patients, and that technology plays a critical role in enabling patients to remain connected with the outside world. NHS Scotland’s patient entertainment services currently vary, dependant on location …

14 Mar 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to regional food groups.

7 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recommendation by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics in September 2021 for all new domestic and commercial washing machines to be fitted with a microfibre filter to catch microplastics, and a Private Members' Bill being introduced in the House of Commons …

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Microfibre shedding from synthetic textiles is a complex problem which adds to microplastic pollution in our environment. Fibres are shed at every stage of the product’s lifespan, from manufacture, through use, laundering and end of life. Considerable resear…

7 Feb 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for a replacement scheme for Erasmus, following the UK's exit from the EU.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: The Scottish Government recognises the importance of educational mobility. While we remain committed to Erasmus plus, in the interim we are creating a Scottish Education Exchange Programme to support participants from across Scotland’s education system. This…

2 Feb 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is building on Scotland's relations with the EU post-Brexit.

31 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether free bus travel for under-22s will be extended to include school buses for children attending education.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: Many school children use public bus services to get to and from school and will benefit from the u22s scheme. Other pupils who are eligible for free school transport and use dedicated school transport or public bus services will continue to travel to school f…

31 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work it is doing with NHS boards to ensure that NHS equipment can be recycled and reused, in light of reports that when some equipment, such as walking frames, are given to patients, there is often no option to return them to be reused.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05679 on 27 January 2022. 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-committ…

29 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to improve patient transport in NHS Ayrshire and Arran in (a) 2021-22 and (b) 2022-23; whether support is available for local charities that provide transport services for cancer patients, and, if so, how such charities can access available funding.

Answer · Maree Todd: NHS Boards are expected to assess their patients’ travel needs and can, if required, direct them to appropriate support this will include local volunteer groups and charities who they have engaged with. For example NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a service level a…

29 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when arthroscopic procedures will recommence.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: As Covid-19 case numbers fall, the Scottish Government is fully focused on supporting the remobilisation of orthopaedic services impacted by the challenges of the pandemic. We understand how difficult it is for those waiting for treatment. Orthopaedic service…

29 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the report on the consultation, Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards and associated topics, will be published, and whether it will provide details of what the alternative options for new builds will be if Passivhaus standard is not …

Answer · Patrick Harvie: The consultation report and response to last year’s consultation on changes to energy standards and associated topics will be published in March 2022. This will report on the standards for new buildings to be implemented later this year.