Jim Fairlie

5 Feb 2024 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on what progress the Scottish Government has made towards implementing the recommendations of the COVID-19 Recovery Committee’s report, Long COVID.

30 Jan 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that people in Scotland know about, and can access and enjoy, local food and drink produced in Scotland.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Scotland really is a land of food and drink, with so many high quality and delicious products, renowned and sought after at home and internationally. That’s why making the most of the fantastic food and drink produced here in Scotland has always been at the h…

10 Jan 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact on the proposed Shinafoot junction on the A9 at Auchterarder of the announcement that Stewart Milne Homes has gone into administration.

22 Jun 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the food and drink industry as it addresses the ongoing effects of Brexit, the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war against Ukraine.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The food and drink industry has been through significant turmoil in recent years, and Scottish Government support has been vital in ensuring the industry has been as resilient as possible during these times. As a key member of the Scotland Food & Drink Partne…

14 Jun 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the reported concerns of farmers about the potential impact on their productivity of beaver relocation.

12 Jun 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the new procurement for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy will commence.

23 May 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what it is doing to tackle any challenges faced by NHS dentistry.

26 Apr 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding financial pressures that households in Scotland are facing as a result of energy costs.

19 Apr 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to raise awareness of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, in light of recent reported incidences of sheep worrying.

Answer · Lorna Slater: Lambing and calving are now underway in many parts of Scotland and it is troubling to see reports on social media of irresponsible behaviour by dog owners. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2021 has been in force for over a year an…

14 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its proposals for reforming criminal law to address misogyny will challenge misogyny in society.

9 Feb 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the future support framework for agriculture in Scotland.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I am pleased to confirm that we have today published a package of announcements to provide information and financial certainty farmers and crofters need to help them prepare for the change necessary to deliver the ambitious aims set out in the Scottish Govern…

1 Feb 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact in Scotland of the recent analysis by the International Monetary Fund, which found that the UK economy is set to shrink by 0.6% in 2023.

25 Jan 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s relations with its closest European neighbours, including regarding trade links, of the UK Government’s Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.

20 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what further consideration it has given to November's Supreme Court ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament has the power to legislate for an independence referendum.

7 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its Covid Recovery Strategy considers the needs of rural communities.

23 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to treatment for people with Crohn's disease.

28 Sep 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that patients have access to care packages to help aid recovery at home as soon as possible after a hospital stay.

21 Sep 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how measures set out in its Programme for Government 2022-23 will support Scotland’s COVID-19 recovery.

7 Sep 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent communication with the UK Government has been regarding the impact of energy costs on the cost of living crisis.

31 Aug 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what specific training and CPD GPs undertake to remain updated on developments in helping women through perimenopause and the menopausal stages of their life.

14 Jun 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure there is a suitable and sustainable EV charging network in place across Scotland.

7 Jun 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the continued use of Asulox for bracken control.

6 Jun 2022 · SPCB Oral Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what steps it is taking to ensure the availability of Scottish produce on the menu in the Scottish Parliament.

25 May 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to local authorities to encourage the development of district heating systems in conjunction with the incineration of waste rather than sending waste to landfill.

23 May 2022 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is, regarding the impact on Scotland, to comments by Ian Wright of the Food and Drink Sector Council regarding the UK’s preparedness for increasing food prices and shortages.

18 May 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the local government minister has had with local authorities regarding services to promote social wellbeing.

9 May 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact on agriculture and the food and drinks sector in Scotland of reported continuing delays to post-Brexit border checks on imports from the EU.

29 Apr 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to take forward the Griggs review of the regulatory framework for aquaculture.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: I have accepted the Griggs recommendations in principle and I am pleased to announce that I have formed a Ministerial Aquaculture Strategy Forum to progress the recommendations of the review and to advise on the development of the Vision for sustainable aquac…

13 Apr 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support greater use of community justice interventions.

15 Mar 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, given the current global supply chain issues resulting from the Russia/Ukraine war, what engagement it is having with the food and drink industry.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Following a meeting of the Food Sector Resilience Group, a short-life Food Security and Supply Taskforce is being established by the Scottish Government jointly with key food and drink industry leaders. The taskforce will monitor, identify and respond to any…