Annabelle Ewing

11 Sep 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Government Health and Social CareDirectorates (SGHSC) Capital Investment Group last discussed a new medicalcentre for Lochgelly; what the outcome was, and on what date it will nextdiscuss the matter.

Answer · Neil Gray: We are currently working with all NHS Health Boards to identify investment priorities across Scotland, that includes NHS Fife.Historic real terms cuts to our block grant from the UK Government have put pressure on our capital budget and we have only recently …

25 Aug 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to tackle the frequently reported overcrowding on Fife commuter trains.

11 Aug 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what cross-departmental discussions it has had regarding its strategy for providing a substantial response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s upcoming updated Code of Practice following the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, and whet…

Answer · Kaukab Stewart: A working group, convened by the Permanent Secretary, has been working at pace since April to review relevant policies, guidance and legislation impacted by the Supreme Court judgment. This Working Group is an internal group, comprising senior civil servants …

17 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Prison Service will conclude any work required to ensure that it fully complies with the judgment of the UK Supreme Court handed down on 16 April 2025 in the case, For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers.

10 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the latest export statistics for Scotland’s food and drink sector.

20 May 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the new medical centre for Lochgelly.

30 Apr 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether its response to the Supreme Court ruling regarding For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers is in full compliance with said ruling.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government accepts the judgment of the Supreme Court.Work is underway across the Scottish Government reviewing legislation, guidance and policies impacted by the judgment. A working group – convened by the Permanent Secretary - has been est…

29 Apr 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle any impact that sea eagles have on livestock and small birds.

Answer · Jim Fairlie: The Scottish Government and NatureScot support farmers and crofters through the Sea Eagle Management Scheme (SEMS).As set out in March 2025, we have increased the funding for SEMS from £436,000 to £970,000 this year. We are committed to continuing…

28 Apr 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote horticulture.

25 Mar 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what up-to-date assessment it has made of the safety of biological women, on the basis of the protected characteristic of sex, in the prison estate.

Answer · Angela Constance: I have asked Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), to respond. Her response is as follows:SPS Women’s Strategy delivers a focus on both therapeutic and trauma informed environments for women in our care, and through indi…

25 Mar 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many cases that are currently lodged with the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) are yet to have an initial hearing date set.

Answer · Angela Constance: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

10 Mar 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the chief executive of Fife Council to discuss the housing emergency.

25 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is facilitating direct links with markets to promote economic development.

19 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Emma Caldwell public inquiry.

3 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the director of the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, and what was discussed.

29 Jan 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of lorry parking near secondary schools, from a (a) road safety and (b) safeguarding perspective.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: No ongoing assessment of lorry parking near schools in Scotland has been undertaken by the Scottish Government.Local authorities have a statutory duty to promote road safety and take steps to both reduce and prevent accidents. In this respect it is for the lo…

29 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with NHS Fife regarding the revised infrastructure investment pipeline.

15 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the chief executive of NHS Fife, and what was discussed.

7 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the performance of enterprise agencies in supporting business growth and inward investment.

11 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with supermarkets to discuss the stocking of Scottish own brand products.

27 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of Brand Scotland.

12 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the implications of the UK Budget for its allocation of capital budget for health projects.

4 Oct 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the report in The Courier on 7 March 2024, "The Fife girls fighting for better school lunches: ‘We’re not asking for McDonalds, just meals that fill us up’", what meetings it had with the pupils of Beath High School, and what the outcomes were.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: A Scottish Government official met with pupils and representatives of the Council, at Beath High School on 18 March 2024. This was an opportunity for pupils to present on their concerns and for them to get an understanding of the School Food Regulations and t…

25 Sep 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Gamekeepers Association regarding initiatives that can be taken to protect capercaillie.

Answer · Alasdair Allan: The Scottish Government has not had any direct discussions with the Scottish Gamekeepers Association regarding initiatives that can be taken to protect capercaillie.The Capercaillie is both an important and iconic species and contributes to Scotland’s b…

25 Sep 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what initiatives it is currently pursuing to protect capercaillie, and what assessment it has made of the impact of any such initiatives.

Answer · Alasdair Allan: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-30105 on 7 October 2024 for what initiatives the Scottish Government is currently pursuing to protect capercaillie. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the …

18 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is on upgrading the infrastructure of ports.

3 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Fife Council regarding the impact of its housing adaptation policy.

27 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27609 by Ivan McKee on 23 May 2024, whether it will provide an update on when it plans to publish the findings from the second phase of the Local Governance Review's community engagement process, Democracy Matters.

Answer · Ivan McKee: The findings of the second phase of Democracy Matters will be published in September 2024. The publication of the findings will be accompanied by a joint statement with COSLA outlining the next steps for this process.

27 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government which community has been selected in Fife for additional investment in early years childcare, as outlined in the 2023-24 Programme for Government, and whether this has yet commenced.

Answer · Natalie Don-Innes: Fife Council have been working with the Levenmouth community since January 2024 and are now finalising their plans for their childcare ‘early adopter community’ projects in line with the First Minister’s announcement in May of £16 mill…

22 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with (a) Social Work Scotland and (b) chief social work officers, and whether community social work was discussed.

Answer · Natalie Don-Innes: Scottish Government officials meet with Social Work Scotland and Chief Social Work Officers regularly to discuss a range of social work issues. Specifically, Chief Social Work Officer Network meetings are held every fortnight, coordinated by the Scottish Gove…