Audrey Nicoll

11 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent level of police, public order and safety spending per person in Scotland, and how this compares with (a) England and (b) Wales.

Answer · Keith Brown: The 2021 Country and Regional Analysis (produced by HM Treasury) includes analysis of expenditure on public services in Scotland and comparisons with other parts of the UK as a whole. In 2020-21 public order and safety spending in Scotland was £3.1bn. On a pe…

22 Feb 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its Covid Recovery Strategy is aiming to support the most vulnerable in Scotland's communities.

18 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the latest Scottish Wholesale Food and Drink Resilience Fund.

10 Dec 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will fulfil its Programme for Government commitment to launch a public consultation on the three verdict system and whether the not proven verdict should be abolished.

Answer · Keith Brown: A public consultation on the not proven verdict and related reforms will open today, 13 December 2021, until 11 March 2022 and will be available at https://consult.gov.scot/justice/not-proven-verdict . The Scottish Government recognises the strong case tha…

17 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people have received the Low Income Pandemic Payment.

16 Nov 2021 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what assessment was made of users' safety when updating the Scottish Parliament garage entry system.

Answer · Claire Baker MSP (on behalf of the SPCB) : In designing the new service yard and garage, both the safety of the overall operating system and the safety of those using and accessing the garage were fully considered and assessed.      Design assessments were made in relation to users’ safety and these…

10 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with oil and gas businesses in the north east, as Scotland transitions to a net zero economy.

14 Oct 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support mental health and wellbeing in local communities.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: I have today announced a £15 million Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund. This is in recognition of the important role that small, grass roots, community groups play in supporting adult mental health and wellbeing and aims to build on the excellent exa…

22 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support GPs and other healthcare professionals to engage with traditionally hard-to-reach groups.

25 Aug 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to help protect people participating in football activities, particularly children and young people, in light of research suggesting a link between repeated heading of footballs and dementia later in life.

17 Jun 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its current activity on suicide prevention and its plans for a new long-term suicide prevention strategy.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: The Scottish Government’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan was published in 2018. Many of the key actions in the Plan have been delivered, including the launch of Scotland’s social movement: ‘United to Prevent Suicide’; production of learning resources to suppo…

16 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it will make available to businesses in light of the continuation of the current COVID-19 restrictions.

28 May 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to raise awareness among EU Citizens who have not yet made an application to the UK Government Settlement Scheme.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: Despite Scotland voting to remain in the European Union, EU citizens are being forced to apply to retain their basic rights. This Government is supporting EU citizens through the Stay in Scotland campaign . Our marketing campaign has relaunched and includ…