Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill

25 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the comments made by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing in the Chamber on 9 June 2026, when it will publish the results of the investigation into the reasons for the fall in the proportion of successful applications for Adult Disability Payment. 

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government’s assessment is that the reduction in Adult Disability Payment approval rates is primarily associated with a substantial increase in the number of applications received. While authorisation rates have reduced over time, the numbe…

9 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what workforce planning it has conducted for clinical psychologistsin NHS Lothian, in light of reports that many newly qualified practitioners areexperiencing difficulty securing employment.

Answer · Angela Constance: Whilst the Scottish Government sets strategic policies and frameworks for the NHS in Scotland, operational matters including staffing are the responsibility of the relevant NHS Board. This ensures local recruitment decisions are based on regional and local pr…

9 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments in the Edinburgh and Lothians East parliamentary region.

Answer · Maree Todd: We are continuing to work with NHS Boards, local authorities, COSLA, the third sector and other delivery partners to improve access to neurodevelopmental support for children, young people and adults across Scotland.For children and young people, this include…

3 Jun 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what is being done to help eligible applicants for Adult Disability Payment access the support that they need, in light of the reported fall in the proportion of applications approved from 57% to 34%.

28 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the timetable is for the reintroduction of the Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill.

Answer · Stephen Gethins: The Scottish Government's legislative programme will be agreed by Ministers and announced to Parliament in due course in the usual way.

20 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out how, as participants in the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme, customers who receive their allowance through Social Security Scotland might be affected by changes to the Motability UK scheme from 1 July 2026.  

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government is working with Motability Operations to understand how any changes stemming from UK Government tax changes in its November 2025 Budget might affect its customers in Scotland who use the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme.W…