Alan Brown

17 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of domestic properties in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley have access to fibre broadband, how many properties have still to be provided with access to fibre broadband, and what the timescales are for completion of the rollout of fibre broadband in the constituency. 

2 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any assessment it has made of any implications of the UK–US trade deal for the pricing of new medicines in Scotland, including the potential impact on NHS Scotland's budget.

Answer · Angela Constance: Whilst the UK Government is yet to share any detailed impact assessment with Scottish Ministers, we are continuing to work closely with the UK Government to assess the costs and benefits of the deal, including the implications of recently announced implementa…

17 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to carry out a cumulative impact assessment of the number of planning applications proposed for AI data centres, including the power and water resources required and the impact on climate emissions.

10 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the CashBack for Communities programme is supporting projects and young people in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency during its phase 7.  

27 May 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of future journey times on cross-border services between Scotland and London once HS2 is operational, including how passenger service and demand will be affected.

14 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact might be (a) on its climate emission targets and (b) job creation in North East Scotland of the funding allocated by the UK Government to the East Coast Cluster and HyNet carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) clusters compared with the Acorn cluste…

Answer · Stephen Gethins: The Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan makes clear that the Acorn Project is essential to meeting Scotland’s emissions targets, while our Green Industrial Strategy highlights the significant economic benefits CCUS can deliver for Scotland, …

14 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what Barnett consequential funding is expected to arise from the support granted to the British Steel plant, Scunthorpe steelworks.

Answer · Hannah Mary Goodlad: Barnett consequentials are not expected to arise from the support provided to the British Steel plant at Scunthorpe. HM Treasury has confirmed that the Department for Business and Trade’s intervention is classified as a UK-wide measure; as such, it does…

14 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the timescale is for announcing the (a) location and (b) opening date of the proposed walk-in GP clinic for East Ayrshire. 

Answer · Angela Constance: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are part of phase two of the GP walk-in services pilot and are leading the design and implementation of the East Ayrshire service. Phase two sites will be based in high street or former retail premises, similar to some vaccination clini…