Parliamentary questions
Steven Bonnar
7 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
21 Jul 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding a coordinated oversight framework for large-scale data centre and AI infrastructure developments, in light of the cross-cutting issues that such developments raise across devolved planning powers and reserved matters, including…
21 Jul 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what national guidance exists for NHS boards regarding the assessment of risk and discharge planning for patients presenting with co-existing mental ill health, substance misuse and homelessness, what its position is on whether that guidance is sufficient and consistently implemented acr…
25 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the increasing scale and strategic significance of proposed data centre developments, whether it will consider establishing a centralised ministerial oversight framework, similar in principle to the Energy Consents Unit for major energy infrastructure, to ensure a …
Answer · Hannah Mary Goodlad: The Scottish Government has on the 13th of July repositioned the energy consents unit within an expanded Planning Directorate, creating a single, stronger centre of expertise in planning and consenting within the Scottish Government.As the First Minister set …
25 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding a coordinated oversight framework for large-scale data centre developments, including those supporting AI infrastructure, in light of the intersecting issues that such developments raise across devolved planning powers and rese…
Answer · Ben Macpherson: The complexity of large scale data centre developments, and interplay across reserved and devolved policy areas, makes discussions with UK Government across a range of areas particularly important. To this end, the Scottish Government has met with UK Governme…
16 Jun 2026 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure continuity of prescribing, clinical oversight and support for young people with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions as they transition to adult healthcare services, particularly in relation to the prescribing of treatments and medications ini…
16 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received any representations from NHS Lanarkshire regarding the establishment of a GP walk-in centre in North Lanarkshire, and what its response was.
Answer · Angela Constance: NHS Lanarkshire submitted proposals in response to the initial Call for Proposals, with a site in Lanark approved for the second phase of the walk-in services pilot programme. As part of the second round of proposals, the Scottish Government requested that NH…
16 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential benefits to North Lanarkshire of establishing a GP walk-in centre providing same-day treatment for minor illness and injury, and whether it has any plans to support the development of such a facility.
Answer · Angela Constance: Health Boards have been asked to generate proposals for the walk-in service pilot programme which take into account local issues and experiences. The Scottish Government recognises the needs of the population of North Lanarkshire and has therefore asked NHS L…