Clare Adamson

23 Mar 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to review the national events strategy, "Scotland, The Perfect Stage".

Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government has today launched a survey seeking views from anyone with an interest in Scotland's world-class event industry on the review of the national events strategy, Scotland the Perfect Stage. The strategy was first published in response to …

22 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its cross-government coordination of Covid Recovery policies is addressing the needs of those affected by long Covid.

15 Mar 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what its initial assessment is of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on Scotland's economy.

7 Mar 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its initial assessment is of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on the food and drink supply chain in Scotland.

20 Feb 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the ongoing negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.

1 Feb 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work to develop a strategy to support the culture sector’s international connections and ambitions.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The Scottish Government has today launched a survey seeking views from the culture sector on the development of an International Culture Strategy. Scotland’s culture sector has an extensive international presence and a strong reputation. However, this is undo…

31 Jan 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to promote uptake of the Education Maintenance Allowance programme.

15 Dec 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out the costs associated with the production and publication of the paper, A stronger economy with independence.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The external costs associated with the production and publication of the Building a new Scotland paper, A stronger economy with independence , are set out in the following table. Costs Task VAT % VAT Net Price Formatting and Online Publication (includin…

13 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance is in place for local authorities commissioning domestic abuse services.

7 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will support innovation and entrepreneurship in Scotland’s digital economy, including its games sector.

16 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place to help tackle fuel poverty in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency, including for people with prepayment meters who are worried about rising energy costs.

15 Jun 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the future of STEM learning in Scotland.

1 Jun 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Solar Energy Scotland report, Scotland’s fair share: Solar’s role in achieving net zero in Scotland.

25 May 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to provide an update on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Training Strategy for Scotland.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: A report on the STEM Education and Training Strategy will be published on the Scottish Government website today - www.gov.scot/isbn/9781804353592 The report highlights progress made on a range of STEM-related education and training initiatives; including t…

26 Apr 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress regarding the spring COVID-19 vaccination programme in the NHS Lanarkshire area.

25 Feb 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when Scotland’s next census will be held.

Answer · Angus Robertson: Scotland’s next census will be held on Sunday 20 March 2022, with letters arriving in households across Scotland from today (28 February), providing instructions on how to take part. Scotland’s census is the official count of every person and household in t…

2 Feb 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to raise awareness of the potential risks to the health and wellbeing of children posed by button batteries.

30 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to people in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency who are in fuel poverty.

10 Nov 2021 · SPCB Oral Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what action it has taken to assess the effectiveness and utility of the new Scottish Parliament website.

10 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding reports of labour and skills shortages in the food and drink industry and supply chain.

15 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place for people to question their COVID-19 vaccine certification status if they believe their records are incorrect.

30 Aug 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General for Scotland will publish the annual report for 2020.

Answer · Angus Robertson: Scotland’s Population 2020: the Registrar General’s Annual Review of Demographic Trends’ will be published at 9:30 a.m. on 31 August 2021. The Report contains information about births, deaths and marriages during the year, together with other demographic info…

24 Aug 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to implement the recommendations in Scotland’s Drowning Prevention Strategy.

16 Mar 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support lifelong learning and re-skilling.

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implications of the administration of Greensill Capital UK as a provider of supply chain finance to key businesses in Scotland.

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the third annual report of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Training Strategy for Scotland.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: The third annual report of the STEM Education and Training Strategy will be published on the Scottish Government website later today ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/stem-strategy-for-education-and-training-third-annual-report/ ) The report shows that, …

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its joint plan with COSLA in response to COVID-19 for people with (a) learning disabilities and (b) autism.

Answer · Clare Haughey: Our joint plan with COSLA called the “Towards Transformation” Plan for Autism and Learning Disabilities was agreed at the COSLA Health and Social Care Board on 19 March. The plan will be published on 24 March and will be available on the Scottish Government w…

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the promise since the publication of the outcome of the independent care review in February 2020.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government remains fully committed to turning the vision of the Independent Care Review into reality. During this past year the Scottish Government has worked to ensure that the principles of the Promise have been and continue to be reflected in …

23 Feb 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what allowances can be made for garden centres and other horticultural businesses to prepare for sowing seasonal bedding plants now, in advance of being able to reopen to the public once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Answer · Ben Macpherson: In order to reduce the opportunities for transmission of Covid-19, people should only be leaving their homes for an essential purpose which includes for essential shopping. Garden centres are currently able to fulfil orders online, by telephone and through a…

9 Feb 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the rationale behind the evidence gathering methodology adopted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in conducting its review of Curriculum for Excellence.

Answer · John Swinney: As set out in the remit agreed for the Independent Review of Curriculum for Excellence, published on 26 February 2020, the OECD has been undertaking the Review using its Implementing Policies: Supporting Change in Education Framework . The OECD uses this fra…