Gordon MacDonald

25 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how proposed changes to deer management policy will affect land use and biodiversity across Scotland.

29 Jan 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of a particularly challenging year for international trade, what action it has taken to support people and businesses in Scotland in delivering Scotland’s Vision for Trade, and whether it plans to publish a fourth annual report of its progress.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: I am pleased to announce that the fourth Annual Report of Scotland’s Vision for Trade (the Vision) is being published today. The Vision sets out our strategic approach to trade policy and this report details the progress we have made in the implementati…

28 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 aims to invest in and deliver for Scotland’s transport sector.

20 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Arctic Circle Assembly.

16 Dec 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland.

2 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy, whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the Office for Budget Responsibility’s recent economic forecasts.

25 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability is expected to be rolled out across Scotland.

Answer · Angela Constance: I am pleased to say that the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability, known as DESC, completed roll out across all Police Scotland divisions in September 2025. DESC provides a secure platform for collecting, storing, and sharing digital evidence, replacing outdat…

12 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the upcoming UK Budget and any implications for Scotland’s public finances.

5 Nov 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact its transport policies are having on people in the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency.

1 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in relation to its overseas tours and performances, in light of their reported contribution to the Tattoo’s reputation and economic impact in Scotland.

29 Sep 2025 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister, regarding the potential impact on marginalised communities and public services in Scotland, what the Scottish Government’s response is to UK Government proposals to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme.

23 Sep 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the steps that it is taking to support innovation and entrepreneurship in Scotland. 

15 Sep 2025 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on households in Scotland of the forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation that food and drink inflation could reach 5.7% by December.

9 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in education infrastructure since 2011.

1 Sep 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the economy secretary and business minister have had with the UK Government regarding tariff exemptions and other support for the Scotch whisky industry.

26 Aug 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and strategy, what its response is to Ofgem's announcement on 27 August regarding the energy price cap.

10 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of care home providers have reported recruitment difficulties since the UK left the EU.

14 May 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact of the increase to employer national insurance contributions on local government finances.

21 Apr 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the progress of the Edinburgh City Plan 2040.

25 Feb 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how Scotland’s recorded crime rate compares with other areas of the UK.

3 Feb 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact trade barriers have on the Scottish economy.

15 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its latest assessment is of the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s rural economy.

7 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the current value of Scotland’s renewable energy output is to the UK economy.

11 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the announcement in its draft Budget2025-26 that it plans to mitigate the UK Government’s two-child benefit cappolicy in Scotland, what it estimates the cost will be of doing so, peraffected child.

2 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the bus industry to transfer to zero-emission technologies.

25 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much money recovered from the proceeds of crime has been committed to the CashBack for Communities programme since 2008.  

11 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it continues to assess the impact of Brexit onScotland’s economy.

5 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action Police Scotland can take to ensure the safe and legal use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

18 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its efforts to develop a world-leading green hydrogen sector.

4 Jul 2024 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the Scottish Local Authority Remuneration Commission report on councillor pay.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government has today published its response to the SLARC report and it is available at : https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836014898 .