Colin Beattie

22 May 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Sherrifhall roundabout project. 

17 Apr 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps are being taken to tackle bullying in schools.

13 Mar 2024 · General Question

Withdrawn.

14 Feb 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting communities to sustainably manage and reduce deer numbers.

23 Jan 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to publish an action-oriented International Strategy setting out the outcomes that it will seek to achieve through international engagement up to May 2026.

Answer · Angus Robertson: Today, the Scottish Government has published its new International Strategy to guide our approach to international engagement and delivery to the end of the current parliamentary term. We have a successful record of delivering internationally since the beginn…

20 Dec 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it and its partners are taking to tackle retail crime and its potential impact on communities, in light of the reported increase in retail crime caused by the cost of living crisis.

13 Dec 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps that it is taking to tackle loss and damage in marginalised communities.

6 Dec 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what conclusions it has drawn following COP28, including what has been learned as a result of the conference.

15 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that its council tax freeze policy will have on households in the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency.

25 Oct 2023 · General Question

Withdrawn.

17 Oct 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being taken to reduce the reported rise in shoplifting and antisocial behaviour in retail settings. 

9 Oct 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the findings of the Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland, which was published on 25 August 2023, and whether it will establish a national implementation group, to implement the recommendations of the review, that has embedded within it…

Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government is currently considering all the recommendations made, including the recommendation to establish a national implementation group. Given the broad scope of the recommendations, and the seriousness of the issues raised, it is important …

27 Sep 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the delivery of public services by local authorities, such as Midlothian and East Lothian, where the population growth has been higher than forecast, having risen by 16.1% and 12.6% respectively between 2011 and 2022.

20 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the measures set out in its Programme for Government 2023-24 will support community wealth building.

13 Sep 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

6 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what stakeholder input informed its decision to increase investment in social security.

21 Jul 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-12757 by Jenny Gilruth on 16 December 2022, what progress has been made to have tactile paving installed at the group of 18 high priority stations in phase 1 of the current Rail Regulatory Control Period 6.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: As advised in the answer provided for S6W-12757 on 16 December 2022, phase 1 of the tactile paving at 18 stations was completed in March 2022. Network Rail advise that, working closely with ScotRail, the aim is that all remaining stations owned and managed b…

16 May 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the UK Government to deliver policies that will help Scotland meet its net zero targets.

11 Apr 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to raise awareness of the financial support available for disabled people.

22 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the UK Government's Spring Budget will have on implementing the Covid Recovery Strategy.

15 Mar 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to eliminate any spillages of sewage from the sewer network into rivers and lochs.

8 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact increases in prices and energy costs have had on the ability of NHS boards to deliver capital projects.

15 Feb 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that the number of applicants applying to study nursing in Scotland does not drop further in the future, in light of UCAS data reportedly showing that the number of applicants has fallen by 24% compared to the same point last year.

30 Jan 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to hold a consultation on community wealth building legislation.

Answer · Tom Arthur: The 2021-22 Programme for Government confirmed our plans to introduce legislation on Community Wealth Building during this Parliamentary session. I am pleased to announce that I have published a consultation paper on how to achieve this today. The consultati…

13 Dec 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has with the UK Government regarding reports of delays of payment of Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers.

7 Dec 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the next steps are in implementing buffer zones outside abortion clinics in Scotland, in light of the UK Supreme Court judgement on this issue handed down on 7 December 2022.

16 Nov 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress of the work of the National Audiology Review Group on examining hearing services in NHS boards across Scotland and providing recommendations for a national plan for improvement.

Answer · Maree Todd: The National Audiology Review Group continues its independent review of services having most recently convened on 25 October. The Cabinet Secretary will shortly be meeting with the Review’s Chair for an update on their progress and their developing recommenda…

9 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any communication it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. 

19 Oct 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the implications will be for its budget of recent changes in the UK Government's fiscal policy.

28 Sep 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the needs of mobile home residents will be incorporated in the final version of the strategy, A New Deal for Tenants.