Clare Adamson

25 Mar 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what fire and electrical safety requirements there are for alternative, non-traditional, housing, broken down by property type,

Answer · Paul McLennan: Fire Safety laws for all homes in Scotland, including non-traditional homes, are primarily governed by:The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) GuidanceThe Tolerable Standard under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987The …

25 Mar 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that people living in alternative, non-traditional, housing, broken down by property type, have parity with those in traditional housing with regard tofire and  electrical safety standards.

Answer · Paul McLennan: The mandatory Tolerable Standard under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 and Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 do not differentiate between traditional and non-traditional housing. Detailed guidance on compliance with the tolerable standard and building regu…

19 Mar 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the Scottish Budget 2025-26 will improve local services in Motherwell and Wishaw.

11 Mar 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that local authorities provide co-ordinated support plans for pupils who need extra support.

3 Mar 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting people to access gynaecological health services.

18 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting pupils with additional support needs in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency.   

17 Feb 2025 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the recent Labour Market Outlook survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development on UK business confidence.  

5 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting frontline staff at University Hospital Wishaw.

21 Jan 2025 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its calls for tailored migration routes to be introduced within the current UK immigration system, to support Scotland’s economy, communities and public services.

Answer · Kaukab Stewart: The Scottish Government continues to call on the UK Government to deliver an immigration system which works for Scotland. As part of this, we have developed evidence-based immigration policy proposals, such as the Scottish Visa and Rural Visa Pilot proposals,…

15 Jan 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of IBD UK’s report, Crohn’s and Colitis Care in Scotland: A Vision for Change, which highlighted that three in 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) waited over a year after developing symptoms to visit their GP, what assessment it has made of the need for…

Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government welcomes IBD UK’s latest report, Crohn’s and Colitis Care in Scotland: A Vision for Change, and notes the recommendation for government to undertake a high-profile public health awareness campaign on the seriousness of IBD …

14 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting people in Motherwell and Wishaw in accessing social security entitlements.

17 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available from the Office of the Public Guardian for people accessing the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

11 Dec 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent Summit of the British-Irish Council, held in Edinburgh.

Answer · John Swinney: On 6 December I hosted the 42nd meeting of the British-Irish Council Summit on behalf of the Scottish Government. The Summit marked the 25th anniversary of the first Council meeting which was held in London in December 1999 following the historic Good Friday …

11 Dec 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address colonoscopy waiting times to improve early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), in light of Public Health Scotland data from September 2024 showing the highest proportion of patients waiting a year or more for a colonoscop…

Answer · Neil Gray: Significant additional activity is already underway following the allocation of £30 million funding to target reductions to the national backlogs that built up throughout the pandemic. This includes over 40,000 extra diagnostic procedures.To specificall…

10 Dec 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including in discussion with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to promote electrical safety over the Christmas period.

26 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that the UK Government's decision to raise employer national insurance contributions will have on organisations in the culture sector that are in receipt of Scottish Government funding.  

20 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of its Food Security Unit.

29 Oct 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve waiting times for endoscopy appointments.

Answer · Neil Gray: Significant additional activity is already underway following the allocation of £30 million funding to target reductions to the national backlogs that built up throughout the pandemic. This includes over 40,000 extra diagnostic procedures.The Scottish G…

29 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving outcomes for people affected by breast cancer.

21 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting entrepreneurship in the games sector.

3 Oct 2024 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is, regarding any potential impact on its Fair Work agenda and the nighttime economy in Scotland, to the new UK legal framework that has come into force requiring employers to pass all tips, gratuities and service charges on to workers.

24 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what assessment it has made of the impact of Brexit on Scotland's food and drink sector.  

18 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding action to address the impact in Scotland of the rising energy price cap, which will increase by 10% in October.

10 Sep 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 will have on local government procurement.

26 Aug 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met North Lanarkshire Council and what was discussed.

31 Jul 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent summit meeting of the British-Irish Council in the Isle of Man.

Answer · John Swinney: On 21 June 2024, I represented the Scottish Government at the Summit meeting of the British-Irish Council hosted by the Government of Isle of Man and chaired by the Chief Minister – Alfred Cannan. The meeting was attended by Ministers from all eight of the BI…

17 Jun 2024 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's position is on the call from the Federation of Small Business Scotland for the next UK administration to pilot a remote visa to benefit remote areas such as the Highlands, in line with the Migration Advisory Committee recommendation, and any implications that th…

4 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for improving intergovernmental relations with the UK Government.

29 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports people in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency to access and participate in cultural activities.

28 May 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work to develop a refreshed National Events Strategy for Scotland.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The Scottish Government published the refreshed National Events Strategy for Scotland 2024-2035 today. Developing this strategy has been a collaborative effort, shaped by voices from across the event sector, Trade Unions, Local Authorities and the wider publ…