Thomas Kerr

9 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the proposed funding cut to the Women's Service at Murrays Initiative, what assessment it has made of its potential impact on women who have experienced gender-based violence, and what action it will take to ensure that specialist, gender-responsive support services …

30 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication in June 2026 of the Independent Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes report, whether it will assess the extent to which white working-class boys and young men experience educational or socio-economic disadvantage in Scotland, and whether it w…

17 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the development of skills and encourages apprenticeships, in light of reported concerns that young people are steered towards some degree courses that offer limited value.

16 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for a public inquiry into the response to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, commonly referred to as grooming gangs or rape gangs, including whether the inquiry will consider any failures by authorities.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Work is continuing at pace to establish the inquiry. Detailed Terms of Reference are currently being developed, informed by ongoing discussions with Professor Jay, and these will be published in due course.Professor Jay has made clear her intention to deliver…

29 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding proposals for the introduction of a chief assessor in Scotland, and whether such a role would provide greater accountability for non-domestic rates payers compared with the current system of 14 different lead assessors.

Answer · Hannah Mary Goodlad: Assessors, who are responsible for the valuation of domestic and non-domestic properties, are independent of Scottish Government and Local Government. They are all chartered surveyors accountable to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and are accoun…

27 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had, or plans to have, with the Loyal Orange Institution of Scotland regarding recent reported anti-Protestant hate incidents and sectarian attacks, and whether it plans to publicly condemn all forms of religious hatred and intimidation in Scotland.

Answer · Kirsten Oswald: The Scottish Government unequivocally condemns any form of hatred, prejudice or intimidation, including anti-Protestant incidents or attacks. It is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Therefore, we must all play our part to challenge it.Scotland is a dive…

17 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of incidents of violence and disorder associated with the Celtic FCcelebrations in Glasgow on 16 May 2026, what discussions it plans to have withthe club regarding concerns about public safety, damage to the city anddisruption to businesses, and what its position is on whether …

Answer · Maree Todd: We engage in regular discussions with the Scottish FA and SPFL about the need to tackle issues of disorder in football stadia.In terms on the cost to Glasgow City Council of the clean up operation, that is a matter for them to discuss with the club.