Parliamentary questions

Tim Eagle

1,482 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

21 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicle crashes that resulted in an injury have been recorded within (a) 20/30, (b) 40, (c) 50, (d) 60 and (e) 70mph zones in each year since 2021.

20 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage more people to appoint a power of attorney, in light of research from Age Scotland suggesting that more than one million over-50s in Scotland do not have this.

16 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Amey and (b) TransportScotland, in advance of refurbishment work on the A96 Fochabers New Bridge,regarding how disruption arising from work will be minimised.

16 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Amey and (b) Transport Scotland, in advance of refurbishment work on the A96 Fochabers New Bridge, regarding engagement with businesses in (i) Fochabers and (ii) Mosstodloch.

16 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether the current number of ophthalmology specialty training places is sufficient to meet projected demand arising from an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic eye conditions.

16 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last published a workforce plan for eye care services, and whether it will commit to publishing an ophthalmology-specific workforce assessment, in light of reports of rising demand for services.

16 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many ophthalmology specialty training places have been (a) available and (b) filled, in each of the last five years.

14 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01148 by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 2 July 2026, when it will publish guidance on what factors are prevalent in a green data centre.

14 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01147 by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 1 July 2026, whether the First Minister has reached a decision on whether the Scottish Government will provide local authorities with planning guidance on proposed green data centres.

13 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the efficacy of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.

13 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the use of funding from the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, in light of reports suggesting that the Highland Council spent £1.4 million of its allocation of funding on operational costs between 2022-23 and 2025-26.

13 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to meet with the chief executive of Highland Council to discuss reports that the local authority spent £1.4 million of its allocation of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund on operational costs between 2022-23 and 2025-26.

13 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on local authorities using funding from their allocation of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund towards (a) staff salaries, (b) business expenses, (c) club car hire, (d) travel expenses and (e) other miscellaneous expenses not relating directly to grant funding or traini…

13 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist local authorities by making the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund application process easier for applicants to navigate.

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of current enforcement mechanisms available to Trading Standards Scotland when dealing with any premises involved in the sale of illicit tobacco and vaping products, compared with the closure order mechanisms available to Trading Standards…

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to amend the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 to grant local authority Trading Standards services closure powers for commercial premises equivalent to those available under section 80(5) of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 in Englan…

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) local authorities and (b) Trading Standards Scotland regarding the potential benefits of allowing local authorities, rather than Police Scotland, to apply for closure orders against any commercial premises that sell age-restricted products to children.

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding whether revenues raised by municipal harbour authorities must be ring-fenced for local harbour maintenance and development, in light of reported stakeholder concerns regarding the draft Oban Harbour Revision Order.

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps Transport Scotland is taking to mitigate any potential marine safety risks in Oban Harbour while a final decision remains pending on the establishment of a single Statutory Harbour Authority.

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what Transport Scotland’s expected timeline is for a final decision on the Argyll and Bute Council Oban Harbour Revision Order (HRO), which was submitted to Transport Scotland in November 2023.

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate Transport Scotland has made of the potential financial costs and duration of a public local inquiry or hearing, should one be triggered by any unresolved objections to the proposed Oban Harbour Revision Order.

10 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment Transport Scotland has made of the alternative Harbour Empowerment Order (HEO) submitted by the Oban Community Harbour Development Association (OCHDA), and whether these proposals will be fully considered prior to a final decision on the future of Oban Harbour.

7 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of any instances in which (a) road and (b) bridge repair works have been required on trunk roads as a result of the need to improve accessibility for wind farm construction traffic, in each year since 2021.

7 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on listed places of worship in Scotland, including any additional costs faced by congregations undertaking repairs and maintenance.

7 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received, or anticipates to receive, any Barnett consequential funding arising from the UK Government's Places of Worship Renewal Fund announced for England and, if so, what the value of this funding is and whether it will allocate equivalent funding to support listed plac…

7 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce a Scottish scheme to provide financial support for listed places of worship, following the closure of the UK-wide Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

24 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has held with NHS boards regarding the proposed changes to Royal Mail second class delivery schedules, including any impact that these might have on postal communications to and from patients.

Answer · Angela Constance: It is unacceptable for anyone’s mail to be delayed unnecessarily, and such delays are especially concerning for patients awaiting hospital appointments.We want all patients to receive reasonable appointment offers, allowing sufficient time to plan for t…

23 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the finding in the Scottish Land Commission's report, Rural Land Market Insights 2026, that Scotland's rural land market is currently experiencing its slowest conditions since the 2008 financial crisis, whether it will delay implementation of the lotting provisions contained…

Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-01261 on 9 July 2026. 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-committees/w…

23 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the decline in speculative investment in forestry and natural capital projects, as set out in the Scottish Land Commission’s recent report on Scotland’s rural land market, affects the case for further intervention in the rural land market throu…

Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government notes the findings of the Scottish Land Commission's Rural Land Market Insights 2026 report.The policy intent of the lotting provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 is to address issues relating to the scale and concentration…

23 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Land Commission regarding any implications of recent changes in rural land market activity for the operation of the lotting provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025.

Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-01261 on 9 July 2026. 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-committees/w…