Lorna Slater

5 Dec 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

3 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will provide a full written response to the report, Developing Scotland's Economy: Increasing The Role Of Inclusive And Democratic Business Models.

20 Nov 2024 · SPCB Oral Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body how it ensures that parliamentary staff are properly recognised and compensated for all of the work that they do for the Parliament, including any specific project work that is over and above their normal responsibilities.

14 Nov 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

13 Nov 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, under the fair work conditionality for public sector grants, how it (a) assesses and (b) monitors the delivery of "appropriate channels for effective workers' voice" by grant recipients.

Answer · Tom Arthur: (a) Potential grant recipients must provide appropriate factual evidence to the relevant funder confirming that they are meeting the effective voice condition and this must be signed off by a recognised trade union(s), or other appropriate workers’ repr…

13 Nov 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures are in place to verify that third sector organisations meet fair work criteria once they receive public grants.

Answer · Tom Arthur: It is the responsibility of individual grant funders to monitor a grant recipient’s compliance with the real Living Wage and effective voice conditions and its progress on the remaining five desirable Fair Work First criteria, as part of their standard …

13 Nov 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to work with the UK Government's Circular Economy Task Force as it develops Scotland's circular economy strategy.

Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31245 on 21 November 2024. 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…

13 Nov 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it has been asked to input into the UK Government's Circular Economy Task Force.

Answer · Gillian Martin: Scottish Ministers are aware that Defra Ministers are establishing a taskforce, which we understand will inform the development of a circular economy strategy across the UK Government.While the strategy will be England-only in scope, Scottish Government offic…

13 Nov 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its anticipated timescale is for consultations on Scotland's circular economy strategy and targets.

Answer · Gillian Martin: The development of the circular economy strategy and associated monitoring and indicator framework will be developed between now and March 2026.A consultation for both is planned for summer 2025 with development of targets to follow the publication of the str…

13 Nov 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Edinburgh City Council plans to move up to 700 residents living in unlicensed temporary accommodation this winter without suitable alternative accommodation being available.

29 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent reports that Chalmers Gender Identity Clinic has paused gender-affirming surgery referrals for people under 25, what work it is doing to ensure that such referrals for 18- to 24-year-olds can be reinstated as soon as possible.

24 Oct 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

23 Oct 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will publish its response to the report, Developing Scotland's Economy: Increasing The Role Of Inclusive And Democratic Business Models, and whether this will include a commitment and timeline to establish an economic democracy group, as recommended by the report.

Answer · Tom Arthur: The Scottish Government is grateful for all of the detailed work conducted by the Chair and Review Group members to produce this important independent report. We are giving careful consideration to all of the recommendations, including the suggestion of estab…

1 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure access to advice and advocacyfor civil justice issues, especially for people in rural and islandcommunities, in light of the reported recent reduction in funding for the EarlyResolution and Advice Programme.

24 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many alcohol-related deaths were reported in the Lothian region in the last year for which data is available.    

19 Sep 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

17 Sep 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recently published Holyrood Park Strategic Plan, what the timeline is for Historic Environment Scotland to complete its Movement Strategy and deliver on its 10 objectives for the park.

16 Sep 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme will be re-implemented in 2025. 

Answer · Paul McLennan: Within the difficult financial environment a decision has not yet been made on the funding for the Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme for 2025-26.Any decision on funding for LIFT will be made within the full context of the Scottish Govern…

5 Sep 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the funding model for St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: Scottish Government officials meet with St Mary’s Music School on a regular basis to discuss funding and other issues, for example the impact of the removal of VAT exemption on school fees. We also continue to work with the school to regularly update th…

2 Sep 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

6 Jun 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

4 Jun 2024 · SPCB Oral Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether any of its contracted catering companies source produce or products from occupied land in Gaza or the West Bank.

16 May 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

29 Apr 2024 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

20 Aug 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on talks with the Scottish Green Party on a potential co-operation agreement.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: As I advised Parliament on 26 May, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party committed to exploring opportunities for cooperation and joint working I am pleased to advise Parliament that the Scottish Government has today published drafts of a joi…

17 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators have appropriate measures in place, such as demarcation areas or no activity areas, to protect the public using the water for recreation, while ensuring the requirements of the access code are maintained.

Answer · Graeme Dey: Ports in Scotland are operated as independent statutory bodies and governed by their own local legislation. This is subject to public consultation and Ministerial approval. The Scottish Government has no remit in the day-to-day operation of ports, which is th…

17 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what legal duty (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators in the Firth of Forth have to ensure the safety of any members of the public who are lawfully using the water for recreational purposes under Outdoor Access legislation.

Answer · Graeme Dey: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-02352 on? 13 September 2021. 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-comm…

17 Jun 2021 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

16 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that money invested in economic recovery by way of grants, loans and other funding will support fair work practices and climate obligations for any companies that receive support.

27 May 2021 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.