Parliamentary questions

Willie Rennie

1,353 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

22 Dec 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider using the £20 million it has committed for Cupar North Development in the Tay Cities Deal plan to support alternative proposals in north east Fife.

Answer · Keith Brown: The Scottish Government is committed to securing a City Region Deal for the Tay Cities as soon as possible, and we are currently considering all proposals and fully exploring all financing and funding options. A proposal to accelerate the Cupar Northern Bypas…

19 Dec 2017 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when fatal accident inquiries into the M9 crash and the death of Sheku Bayoh will be held.

15 Dec 2017 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

4 Dec 2017 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

27 Nov 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what advice it gives to land and fishery managers regarding the (a) current and (b) future legal protection afforded to beavers.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: There is no legal protection for beavers in Scotland at present. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), however, provides a free advisory service including a site visit by a specialist beaver adviser (if appropriate) in order to help land managers and others addres…

27 Nov 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government on what date in 2018 will beavers (a) receive protection in line with the EU habitats directive and (b) be placed on the list of protected species, and what the implications of this will be.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: The date on which beavers will (a) receive protection in line with the EU habitats directive and (b) be placed on the list of protected species, depends on the completion of the Strategic Environmental Assessment process, which is currently underway. It is ex…

27 Nov 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what additional protection beavers will be given following their receiving protection in line with the EU habitats directive, and whether it plans any other action to enhance their legal status.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government intends to put a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) before the Scottish Parliament during the course of 2018. This depends on the completion of the Strategic Environmental Assessment process, which is currently underway. The SSI will…

27 Nov 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what legislation is in place to protect beavers.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: There is currently no legislation in place in Scotland specifically to protect beavers.

27 Nov 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to license management techniques to prevent beaver damage.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: At present, beavers in Scotland are not a protected species and so licences are not required for any management activity. As previously announced, however, the intention of the Scottish Government is to place a Scottish Statutory Instrument before the Scottis…

23 Nov 2017 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

14 Nov 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the distributing of funds in Scotland from the (a) current and (b) future expanded dormant assets scheme.

Answer · Angela Constance: Over £30m has been directed towards good causes in Scotland since the Dormant Assets Scheme started in 2008. This is distributed by Big Lottery Fund Scotland through their Young Start programme which creates opportunities for children and young people aged be…

9 Nov 2017 · First Minister's Question

To be taken in Chamber.

3 Nov 2017 · First Minister's Question

To be taken in Chamber.

19 Oct 2017 · First Minister's Question

To be taken in Chamber.

28 Sep 2017 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

14 Sep 2017 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

11 Sep 2017 · First Minister's Question

Question to be taken in Chamber.

6 Sep 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-02378 by Keith Brown on 28 September 2016, when it expects to propose the required change to parliamentary procedures associated with approving Scottish Government guarantees.

Answer · Derek Mackay: The Scottish Growth Scheme will provide a range of equity, loan and guarantee products to help companies grow. The first tranche of funding under the Scheme, the £200m Scottish-European Growth Co-investment Programme, was launched on 16 June 2017 and is aim…

6 Sep 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-09766 by Derek Mackay on 29 June 2017, how much was paid to companies under the programme by 6 September 2017.

Answer · Derek Mackay: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-10938 on 5 September 2017. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at:http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusines…

6 Sep 2017 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the amount of plastic nurdles on beaches in north east Fife.

9 Aug 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-01027 by Derek Mackay on 24 May 2017 (Official Report, c. 44), on what date the Barclay review of non-domestic rates will be published.

Answer · Derek Mackay: The Barclay review of non-domestic rates was published on 22 August 2017. A copy of the report can be found at the following link http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/08/3435

26 Jun 2017 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet.