Parliamentary questions
Stephen Kerr
2,595 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of North Ayrshire Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Moray Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Midlothian Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Inverclyde Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of The Highland Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Fife Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Falkirk Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of East Renfrewshire Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of East Lothian Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of East Dunbartonshire Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of East Ayrshire Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Dundee City Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Clackmannanshire Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of the City of Edinburgh Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Argyll and Bute Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Angus Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Aberdeenshire Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government has met the leader of Aberdeen City Council since May 2021; what was discussed at each meeting, and what the agreed outcomes were.
Answer · Shona Robison: I regularly meet representatives of all Scottish local authorities, and their national body COSLA, to discuss a wide range of issues as part of our commitment to working in partnership with local government to improve outcomes for the people of Scotland. Inf…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what resources it plans to invest in order to enable regional and local institutions to apply deliberative approaches to engage civic society in planning for the net zero future of their communities and places.
Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government is committed to supporting a just transition to net zero and to meaningful involvement of the people of Scotland in decisions that affect them. We recognise the importance of individuals and communities being able to engage in shaping …
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to publish a substantive and cross-governmental response to the 81 specific recommendations of Scotland’s Climate Assembly.
Answer · Michael Matheson: All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx The full response is available to view here.
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to oversee the expansion, restoration and sustainable management of native woodland.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: Scottish Government have increased the annual native woodland creation target from a minimum of 3000 to at least 4000 hectares and have committed to setting evidence-based targets for both native woodlands and natural regeneration as part of the 2022 Biodiver…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce pressures on marine habitats that are already known to be important carbon sinks.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: The Scottish Government launched the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum (SBCF) in 2018 to increase our understanding of Scotland’s marine stores of carbon (“blue carbon”), their role in carbon uptake and their vulnerabilities to human activities. We have committed ov…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to accelerate the rate of peatland restoration.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: We are committed to significantly increasing annual rates of peatland restoration in Scotland. We have committed £250 million for peatland restoration over the period 2020 to 2030 and this sends a clear signal of the Government’s intent to restore peatlands t…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to ban the extraction of peat for horticulture.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) supports the protection of soils, including peat and carbon rich soils, which have a critical role to play in helping the country reach its net zero target by sequestering and storing carbon. In relation to comme…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to develop a definition, criteria and public guidance in relation to climate-friendly, sustainable and healthy diets, and whether these will be developed by September 2022.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: There is public guidance available – the Eatwell Guide – to help people make healthier food and drink choices and which is supported by Food Standards Scotland (FSS). The Eatwell Guide has been assessed by the Carbon Trust as having an appreciably lower envir…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has in relation to realigning, diversifying and scaling up the farm advisory service to advise on resource use, carbon and nature value farming and production.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: We fully recognise the importance the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) provides for farmers, land managers and crofters to help them ensure their businesses are ready to meet the challenges of the future. That is why we are currently in the process of finalising a…
25 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand the Agricultural Transformation Programme.
Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Agricultural Transformation now reflects the roll-out of the National Test Programme which will be worth £51m over the next three years; significantly increasing the expenditure on ‘low carbon’ activities. Work on the Programme is being driven by the Agricult…