Parliamentary questions
Lloyd Melville
5 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
25 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how its planned investment in housing during the period 2026 to 2032 will benefit Angus.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Of the £4.1 billion Scottish Government investment in affordable homes, we have now published Resource Planning Assumptions (RPAs) totalling £2.94 billion and within that the four year RPA for Angus Council area is £42.332 million. Planned b…
25 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what further steps it plans to take to ensure that communities are protected from the impacts of flooding, including the communities along the Dighty Burn in South Angus and Dundee that were affected during Storm Babet in 2023.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Local authorities have responsibility for the development and delivery of flood protection schemes, and the Scottish Government provides funding to support them to do so.Since 2009, we have provided local authorities with £42 million annually to support…
25 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with Angus Council regarding the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) that was discovered in local authority and privately owned homes in Monifieth.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Local authorities are responsible for determining their own approach to properties affected by RAAC to ensure the response takes account of local circumstances and there is no duty for local authorities to report to Scottish Government on their approach to RA…
10 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that NHS boards take account of planned housing growth when assessing future demand for GP, dental and other primary care services.
2 Jun 2026 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support farmers, crofters and agricultural businesses in Angus South and throughout Scotland, in light of the reported rising input costs, pressure on farmgate prices, increased employer National Insurance contributions and concerns regarding changes to agricu…