Collette Stevenson

28 Mar 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the strategic priorities and objectives for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be set over the next few years.

Answer · Ash Regan: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Framework) Order 2022 will be laid in Parliament on 31 March 2022. This Order will bring the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2022, which was published on the Scottish Government’s website today, into effect from 26…

15 Mar 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives from the energy regulator, Ofgem, and what was discussed.

10 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any (a) environmental, (b) financial and (c) other impact of ash dieback, and what (i) action it is taking and (ii) support it has offered to relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, to deal with ash dieback.

Answer · Lorna Slater: Ash dieback is impacting rural and urban landscapes and ecosystems. Current evidence indicates that at least 50% – 75% of Scotland’s approximately 11 million mature ash trees could be lost to this disease over the next two decades. a) Environmental impacts:…

17 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many pupils in East Kilbride will be included in the roll-out of free school breakfasts and the expansion of free school lunches.

17 Dec 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the working from home guidance in place in Scotland, in light of its potential impact on UK Government civil servants working in Scotland.

Answer · Kate Forbes: The Scottish Government has not had any general discussions with the UK Government regarding the potential impact that our regulations and guidance for businesses and workplaces on reducing the risk of COVID-19, might have on their employees in Scotland. Howe…

17 Dec 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding the devolution of aspects of asylum support.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Smith Commission recommended that the Scottish and UK Governments should ‘explore the possibility of different powers being in place in Scotland for asylum seekers to access accommodation and financial support and advice.’ Discussions on this recommendati…

9 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work in connection with the consultation paper, Covid Recovery: A consultation on public services, justice system and other reforms.

2 Nov 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage the consumption of locally-sourced food.

28 Oct 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Zero Waste Scotland’s report, How Should Scotland Manage its Scrap Steel?.

Answer · Ivan McKee: The report ‘ How Should Scotland Manage its Scrap Steel?’ is the first in a series of reports being produced by Zero Waste Scotland looking at the circular opportunities for the energy transition in Scotland. I very much welcome the work being done by Zero Wa…

27 Sep 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of Cold Spell Heating Assistance.

Answer · Ben Macpherson: Later this year we will consult on our Low Income Winter Heating Assistance which we plan to introduce next winter. We want people to have benefits they can rely on so this new £50 benefit will replace the unstable Cold Weather Payment provided by the DWP. T…

30 Aug 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s ability to import essentials such as food and medicine.

27 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the planned improvements to the East Kilbride-Glasgow Central railway line.

Answer · Graeme Dey: Network Rail continues to progress early, on site, construction activities whilst the necessary development work for the complete project is progressed. In June 2021, Network Rail announced as part of the East Kilbride Enhancements Project, Hairmyres statio…

6 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to uprate funding for free personal and nursing care, including for self-funding care home residents with dementia.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: A contribution is made by the Scottish Government towards the cost of free personal and nursing care for self funding care home residents. Each year this usually rises in line with inflation. However, emerging evidence suggested that the cost of providing c…

15 Jun 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress towards the delivery of the expansion to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare.

Answer · Clare Haughey: The Improvement Service published its latest Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report. The report is available on the Improvement Service website and linked on the Scottish Government ELC Joint Delivery Board web page. This report pr…

2 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to support businesses in East Kilbride working in the food and drink sector.