Parliamentary questions
Kevin Stewart
579 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
11 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in eradicating the variability in eating disorder services across the country to create quality treatment for all.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The National Specification for the Care and Treatment of Eating Disorders in Scotland aims to reduce variability in services while acknowledging the diverse population needs of Scotland and the need for responsive implementation aligned with local models of d…
11 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to improve access to eating disorder care services.
Answer · Tom Arthur: We remain committed to improving eating disorder services in Scotland and are continuing to deliver the recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services in 2021, including publication of the National Specification for the Care and Treatmen…
11 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is scrutinising the implementation of the national specifications for the care and treatment of eating disorders.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The Scottish Government asked NHS Boards in May 2025 to complete a self-assessment tool, scoring their delivery and implementation of the National Specification for the Care and Treatment of Eating Disorders across CAMHS and adult services.The review of respo…
5 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much the UK Government’s increase in employer national insurance contributions has cost local government in Scotland.
17 Dec 2025 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the finalised Vision Implementation Plan and route map will be published, and what progress has been made toward delivering approximately 24,000 additional public electric vehicle charge points by 2030.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government met its target for 6,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charge points in October 2024, two years ahead of schedule. Between October 2024 and October 2025 Scotland’s public charging network grew by a further 22.5%, resulting in a fu…
20 Nov 2025 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its review of the Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I am pleased to announce that today we have published Rail Recharged: Scotland’s Fleet Transition Strategy which is available at: https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/rail-recharged-scotland-s-fleet-transition-strategy-delivering-a-modern-fleet-fo…
17 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how Brexit has impacted Scotland's food and drink producers.
10 Nov 2025 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the report on regional economic growth by former University of Glasgow principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli.
3 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many university students have benefitted from free tuition since the Scottish Government abolished tuition fees.
27 Oct 2025 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about the impact of its Energy Profits Levy on business confidence, investment and jobs in Scotland.
27 Oct 2025 · Topical Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to help secure the future of Petrofac and its workforce, following the announcement that the company has entered into administration.
8 Oct 2025 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the NHS Grampian escalation to Stage 4 for Finance, Leadership and Governance.
Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government has established an Assurance Board, which has now met six times. The purpose of the Assurance Board is to provide oversight, scrutiny, and support to NHS Grampian as it develops and implements its improvement plans. The Assurance Board…
30 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what actions Police Scotland is taking to deal with problem street drinkers.
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out an analysis of the outcomes ofthe Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The last review of integration arrangements, under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014, took place as part of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care, with a final report published in February 2021.
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the level of joint working between local authorities.
Answer · Shona Robison: There is a strong tradition of partnership working between local authorities, particularly through Regional Economic Partnerships. This partnership is a key way that services can be delivered more efficiently, and opportunities can be scaled. This is exemplif…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review how Integration Joint Boards arefunded.
Answer · Tom Arthur: There are currently no plans to review the funding arrangements for Integration Joint Boards.
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to ensure that voices of lived experience arerepresented on Integration Joint Boards.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The Scottish Government are committed to supporting the role of lived experience on IJBs, to help amplify those voices and improve integration of those insights. We will review the statutory guidance and the approval of integration schemes to ensure the voice…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the number of NHS boards.
Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government does not have any current plans to review the number of NHS Boards.In the NHS Scotland Service Renewal Plan, we have already committed to the creation of a new single body called ‘NHS Delivery’, which will bring together th…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered introducing a regional level of government in Scotland, including elected provosts and mayors.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government is committed to supporting stronger regional working. In the Programme for Government we provided that we would:Work with regional and local partners to identify how best to formally devolve further elements of decision-making and deli…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to advance the Christie Commission’s principles to improve public service delivery.
Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government remains firmly committed to the principles set out by the Christie Commission.Our Public Service Reform Strategy: Delivering for Scotland, published in June 2025, sets out a comprehensive and ambitious programme to embed these principl…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the utilisation of hemp cake foranimal feed as a home-grown alternative to imported soya cake.
Answer · Jim Fairlie: The Scottish Government is aware of opportunities to utilise hemp cake for animal feed in Scotland. There is currently no active policy with regard to utilisation of hemp cake in Scotland. We would encourage innovation from animal feed suppliers in Scotland w…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to mitigate the reported over-reliance onimported soya for animal feed.
Answer · Jim Fairlie: Trade policy is reserved to the UK Government. The UK Environment Act 2021 enables the introduction of controls on palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy in an effort to ensure that are not linked to illegal deforestation. Similar provisions have been introdu…
28 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the policy brief by the Rowett Institute, Hemp Cake As A Feed Source For Scotland.
Answer · Jim Fairlie: The Scottish Government welcomes the policy brief produced by the Rowett Institute on the potential use of hemp cake as an animal feed source in Scotland. We recognise the value of academic research in exploring sustainable and innovative approaches that can …
3 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to overcome vaccination scepticism.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Vaccination is globally recognised as being second only to clean water in terms of its transformative impact. The Scottish Government is working with NHS Health Boards and Public Health Scotland through the Scottish Vaccination and Immunisation Programme (SVI…
3 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Oversight Committee.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Oversight Committee was established in May 2024.Information about the group, including the minutes and membership are published here Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Oversight Committee - gov.scot.
3 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the roll-out of the HPV vaccine has had on the health of the people of Scotland.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme is having a huge impact on preventing cancers for those who have been vaccinated.A study by PHS No cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation - News - Public Health Scotland s…
3 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has recently received from the UK Government regarding updating hydrogen transportation and storage regulations.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Regulations for hydrogen transport through pipelines and storage are reserved to the UK Government. As such, Scottish Government officials are in regular contact with UK Government counterparts on these matters as they relate to Scotland's hydrogen interests.…
3 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its ambition to streamline the planning and consenting of offshore wind infrastructure.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Work is progressing to implement changes through Energy Act 2023 to establish a better enabling environment for offshore wind development. Scotland’s strategic compensation policy, including amendment to the Habitats Regulations, is now at consultation …
3 Jul 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to update guidance to make it easier to install household electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: In June 2023 the Scottish Government introduced new Building Guidance on the installation of charge points in new buildings and developments to help further increase the provision of electric vehicle charging. These regulations mandate the provision of electr…
2 Jul 2025 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the preparation of an environmental policy strategy under section 47 of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government has published a consultation on a draft Environment Strategy, building on the Vision and Outcomes document published in 2020, that will fulfil the requirements of section 47 of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Sc…