Parliamentary questions

Kenneth Gibson

2,008 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

18 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

5 Mar 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife have been recorded in North Ayrshire in each year since 1999.

Answer · Angela Constance: The requested information is not held centrally as the data received from Police Scotland for production of the recorded crime statistics is a simple count of the number and type of crimes and offences recorded. We do not in general hold further details as to…

4 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife there were in North Ayrshire in 2007-08 and 2024-25.

27 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Ardrossan to Brodick and Brodick to Ardrossan ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the …

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: CalMac does not hold data on sailing performance prior to January 2007. The data provided in the following table covers up to February 2026, although that month has still to be audited and may therefore be subject to change.Sailings cancelled due to the COVID…

27 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Lochranza to Tarbert and Tarbert to Lochranza ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID…

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: CalMac does not hold data on sailing performance prior to January 2007. The data provided covers up to February 2026, although that month has still to be audited and may therefore be subject to change.Sailings cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic are includ…

27 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Lochranza to Claonaig and Claonaig to Lochranza ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COV…

26 Feb 2026 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement.

25 Feb 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what actions Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited will take to improve the resilience of Ardrossan Harbour, once it has been acquired.

18 Feb 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what criteria are applied in deciding on the location of the new walk-in GP clinics. 

12 Feb 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the escalation status of NHS Ayrshire and Arran for finance.

Answer · Neil Gray: The NHS Scotland Support and Intervention Framework is one of the key elements of the evidence-based approach to monitoring performance and managing risk across the NHS in Scotland. All NHS Boards are reviewed against the framework based on their financial po…

10 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding free-to-air television broadcasting in Scotland, including in relation to sporting events such as the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and 2027 Tour de France.

2 Feb 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group will be successfully concluded. 

15 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many homicides have been recorded in each year since 1999. 

Answer · Angela Constance: The number of victims of homicide recorded in each year since 1999 was published in Homicide in Scotland 2024-25 on 28 October 2025 and is provided in the following table.Homicide victims, Scotland, 1999-00 to 2024-25.YearTotal Victims1999-001232000-011062001…

16 Dec 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd.

11 Dec 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on hosting the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: Bringing the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ to Edinburgh is a tremendous opportunity for our country. We are delighted that Scotland is co-hosting the biggest free spectator event alongside our partners in England and Wales and are committed to ensur…

9 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes it anticipates will be built in North Ayrshire between 2025 and 2032 as part of its Affordable Housing Supply Programme.

26 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with UK Government ministers regarding the devolution of additional powers to the Scottish Parliament, including those over alcohol and tobacco duty.

24 Nov 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in accordance with section 61 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, when it plans to take forward regulations to change the economic index for the uprating of mobile home pitch fees.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Provisions for changing the basis for uprating mobile home pitch fees, from the Retail Prices Index to the Consumer Prices Index, were included at section 61 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on 6 November 2025. We are …

21 Nov 2025 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what impact the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland.

19 Nov 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the refreshed strategy for the life sciences sector will be published.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: I am pleased to confirm that the Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland 2035 Vision: Accelerating Growth, Driving Innovation has been published today. Link: https://www.lifesciencesscotland.com/life-sciences-strategy-for-scotlandThe Strategy was developed in par…

14 Nov 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages schools to teach pupils about the Scottish enlightenment, including its impact in Scotland and beyond, and to what extent the subject is taught.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: It is important that young people are supported to develop an understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of local and national heritage within the world. While the curriculum in Scotland does not mandate specific areas…

11 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Pride in Place Programme.

4 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has revised the funding model for higher and further education and apprenticeships, to ensure it reflects current requirements.

28 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will determine where the 15 pilots for the planned GP walk-in centres will be located.

21 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when the Heads of Terms agreement for the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports will be signed.