Bob Doris

2 Jun 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to increasing the powers of the police to confiscate and retain e-bikes, e-scooters and quad bikes used antisocially or in connection with criminal offending.

18 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid to the agricultural sector in direct support payments over the course of the current parliamentary session.

4 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the National Theatre of Scotland as it marks its 20th anniversary.

25 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it and its partner agencies promote and raise awareness of the need for responsible outdoor access and dog walking to reduce any instances of livestock worrying and damage. 

19 Feb 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent fares freeze announcement, what measures are being taken by ScotRail to reduce fare evasion.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The recent fares freeze has been implemented to help people with the cost of living while ensuring ScotRail services are sustainable in the longer term and has been supported by Scottish Government funding.It will be important in going forward that ScotRail b…

18 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding its plans to deliver a franchising framework assessment to support the potential introduction of local franchising, as required under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019.

11 Feb 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ScotRail fares for 2026.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: From 1 April 2026, all ScotRail fares will be frozen for the financial year 2026-2027, including Season Tickets and Flexipass.This will be welcome news for passengers as we aim to make Scotland’s Railway as affordable as possible to maintain the attract…

4 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the support provided through Discretionary Housing Payments for households in the private rented sector that rely on Local Housing Allowance to pay their rents but face a shortfall due to LHA rates.

28 Jan 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the Heat in Buildings Bill consultation.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: The Scottish Government has today published its analysis report and response to the Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation, available at this link Delivering net zero for Scotland's buildings - Heat in Buildings Bill: consultation analysis.The consultation respo…

27 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the total cost of mitigating any impact in Scotland of UK Government policy decisions since 2007-08, also broken down by the amount spent in (a) each of the last five years and (b) since April 2025. 

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government has spent over £1.3 billion in the past 15 years mitigating the impacts of UK Government welfare reforms such as the bedroom tax and benefit cap, introduced since 2010. Of that, over £148 million is being invested in the cu…

21 Jan 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what new action it will take to address the housing emergency in Scotland.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Since declaring a national Housing Emergency in May 2024, I am proud that:This year the Affordable Housing Supply Programme will invest £808 million - an increase of more than £251 million on last year’s budget;Approvals for affordable housi…

14 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities to investigate short-term lets that are operating without planning permission or registration.

9 Jan 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on its plans to introduce Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1 (HT1) screening in Scotland.

Answer · Jenni Minto: Following a positive recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee, from the 12 January 2026, all newborn babies in Scotland will be eligible for testing for Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1 (HT1) through the existing bloodspot test. Introducing newbor…

7 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a new statutory code of practice for household waste and recycling.

2 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports Scotland's Living Wage Places to encourage the uptake of the real Living Wage amongst employers.

27 Nov 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support people at risk of, or engaging in, rough sleeping over winter.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: I can announce to Parliament today that this winter, the Scottish Government is investing over half a million pounds to support people at risk of rough sleeping. The majority of funds will be targeted in Edinburgh and Glasgow, where rough sleeping is most con…

26 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the legislation that gives the Lord Advocate discretionary powers to instruct fatal accident inquiries, in certain circumstances, into the deaths of persons normally resident in Scotland who die overseas, is operating as intended.

17 Nov 2025 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of cold temperatures and the first snowfall, whether it will provide an update regarding the steps it is taking to support any households at risk of fuel poverty.

12 Nov 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on hosting UEFA Euro 2028.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: Scotland is excited to co-host EURO 2028 as part of the biggest ever sporting event jointly hosted by the UK & Ireland. EURO 2028 will be an unforgettable summer of football that will create memories to last a lifetime.The Scottish Government will invest …

12 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the outcome of its discussions with the UK Government regarding its Railways Bill.

27 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is using the Scottish social security system to alleviate poverty among pensioners.

20 Oct 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its draft Circular Economy Strategy.

Answer · Gillian Martin: I am pleased to confirm that the draft Circular Economy Strategy has been published today. Link: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781806432141.This draft strategy sets out our vision and approach to creating a more circular economy that drives sustainable growth, c…

1 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to address the misuse of e-bikes and off-road vehicles, in light of reported concerns that it is a growing community safety issue. 

1 Oct 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress against its Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: We have laid before Parliament today an annual progress report against our Heat in Buildings Strategy, the fourth since its publication in 2021: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781806431168.The report shows that emissions from our buildings have continued to fall. The num…

24 Sep 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the climate action secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to encourage homeowners to decarbonise their properties as part of Scotland’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2045.

10 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison.

9 Sep 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the publication of its new Palliative Care Strategy.

Answer · Jenni Minto: I am pleased to confirm that today the Scottish Government will publish its new palliative care strategy 2025-30, Palliative Care Matters for All: Palliative Care Matters for All Palliative care strategy (2025–30) - gov.scot. This strategy highlights th…

4 Sep 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to pilot spinal muscular atrophy screening in Scotland.

Answer · Neil Gray: Based on current planning, in early 2026, Scotland will become the first country in the UK to begin an in service evaluation (ISE) of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) screening. Under the plans, all babies in Scotland will be offered screening for the condition …

3 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the steps set out in its Housing Emergency Action Plan will support its work to tackle the housing emergency, particularly for young people and first-time buyers.

26 Aug 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the abolition of peak rail fares is likely tohave on people living in, working in or visiting the Maryhill and Springburnconstituency.