Parliamentary questions
Kevin Stewart
579 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
9 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what its position is on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.
9 Dec 2024 · Topical Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with the UK Government at the British Irish Council summit regarding ending the two-child benefit cap.
27 Nov 2024 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will set out its ambition to grow Scotland’s hydrogen potential internationally, and publish an export plan for that sector.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Scotland has the resources, skilled workforce, and ambition to become a leading hydrogen nation and developing this sector will create international trade opportunities in terms of our hydrogen production and across the supply chain.That is why an export plan…
25 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that college courses are being tailored to meet the needs of industries involved in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and the just transition.
29 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that the recent UK Government Budget will have on its aim to deliver social justice.
16 Sep 2024 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services.
9 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about improving relations with the European Union, including on rejoining the single market and customs union.
3 Sep 2024 · SPCB Written Question
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what it is doing to encourage the employment of more people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence (LDAN) in the Parliament.
Answer · Jackson Carlaw (on behalf of the SPCB): The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce. The SPCB monitors and reports on the diversity of its staff, including people with a disability. Where a group is identified as underrepresented i…
2 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to encourage the employment of more people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence (LDAN) in the public sector.
Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government is taking a range of actions to encourage the employment of people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence in the public sector, including investment of up to £90 million in employability services in the 2024-25 fi…
2 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to educate (a) communities and (b) businesses to recognise and support people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence (LDAN).
Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government is already engaged in work to educate communities and businesses to recognise and support people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence.The differentminds website (Different Minds | Autism Scotland) was launched in 2020…
2 Sep 2024 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what analysis the Scottish Government is undertaking of any impact that reductions to winter fuel payments will have on people in Scotland.
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many instances of test purchases, to prevent access by under-18s, have been carried out in premises in Scotland with gambling licences in each year since 2010.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-29084 on 26 August 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committe…
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to introduce gambling clinics to help people with gambling problems.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government is working with Public Health Scotland as co-leads of the Gambling Related Harms Working group to explore how people experiencing gambling-related harms are able to access the right support, and treatment, across health and social care…
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many premises with gambling licences have breached regulations in each year since 2010.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: Betting, gaming and lotteries are generally reserved matters and their regulation is primarily the responsibility of the UK Government. The UK Government regulates gambling through the operation of the Gambling Commission which has responsibility for regulati…
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many premises in Scotland currently have gambling licences.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-29084 on 26 August 2024.The Gambling Commission maintains a national register of premises licences for gambling. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, th…
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many inspections of premises in Scotland with gambling licences have been carried out in each year since 2010.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-29084 on 26 August 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-comm…
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact in Scotland, whether it has had any discussions with the UK Government about including video game loot boxes in gambling legislation and regulation.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government regularly engages with the UK Government at both official and Ministerial level in relation to the development of gambling policy across Great Britain.The Digital Strategy 2021 “A changing nation: how Scotland will thrive in a di…
11 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact in Scotland, what discussions it has had with the new UK administration regarding the status of gambling levy legislation.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Engagement on the development of the gambling levy has continued at official level with UK Government and Welsh officials since the UK General Election on 4 July 2024.The formal consultation process has concluded; we are currently awaiting publication of the …
18 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its humanitarian aid funding, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza, in light of recent developments, including Ireland, Spain and Norway’s recognition of the state of Palestine.
10 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken to consider the impact that Brexit has had on Scottish food and drink exports.
5 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its work to develop a Green Industrial Strategy, what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of hydrogen production in boosting economic growth.
27 May 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its cross-government support for learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity, what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how its proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill will help people into work.
14 May 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider extending the current HIV and blood borne virus testing pilot from three months to one year.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government has no immediate plans to expand emergency department opt-out blood borne virus testing beyond the current three-month pilots. It is important that decisions about any further expansion are based on the best available evidence. A rev…
14 May 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether local projects will be eligible for funding to achieve the aims of the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
Answer · Jenni Minto: An open bidding process was issued in 2023 for projects to support delivery of the Scottish Government’s sexual health and blood borne virus goals. The successful projects were published alongside the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Action Plan and incl…
14 May 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the monitoring and evaluation plan as a component of the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The monitoring and evaluation plan is being developed by Public Health Scotland (PHS). The first stage of this is for PHS to develop key indicators for monitoring progress. These are currently being drafted and PHS will be consulting on them shortly. Followin…
14 May 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what specific funding has been allocated to deliver the actions in the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government has confirmed a budget of around £1.7m per year to deliver the actions contained within the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus (SHBBV) Action Plan 2023-26. This includes a range of projects that support HIV transmission elimination, d…
14 May 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing mandatory HIV awareness training and education for health and social care staff.
Answer · Jenni Minto: As part of the HIV Transmission Elimination (HIVTE) Delivery Plan, the Scottish Government has committed to developing a proposal to address HIV awareness across the health and social care sector. Funding has already been provided to NHS Education for Scotlan…
13 May 2024 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to tackle child poverty.
22 Apr 2024 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on NHS Scotland's ability to treat patients, in light of the reported scarcity of life-saving medicines in the UK due to Brexit.
18 Apr 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the registration record of all NHS staff, irrespective of job title, is checked on an ongoing basis in regard to (a) Health and Care Professionals Council, (b) Social Work England, (c) Social Care Wales, (d) Northern Ireland Social Care Council, (e) General Teaching Council for S…
Answer · Neil Gray: Within NHSScotland, the duty to maintain registration rests with the healthcare professional. Health Boards must ensure that mechanisms are in place to check the ongoing registration of staff and thereby prevent the risk of staff whose registration has lapsed…