Graeme Dey

23 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it considers the named person provision in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 will assist families with children with autism.

16 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages TV companies to provide region-specific programming across Scotland.

9 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle NHS workforce challenges in rural areas.

2 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in considering a tail docking exemption for working dogs.

28 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it is aware of that energy drink consumption by pupils during the school day may impact on classroom behaviour.

14 Sep 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the issue of new psychoactive substances.

31 Aug 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the current period of economic growth in Scotland compares with previous periods of economic growth.

Answer · John Swinney: In Q1 2015 the Scottish economy recorded growth of 0.6%. This was the eleventh consecutive quarter of growth, the longest period of uninterrupted expansion in the Scottish economy since 2001.

24 Aug 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that children are better supported by the education maintenance allowance.

Answer · Annabelle Ewing: The First Minister announced that the education maintenance allowance (EMA) programme will be expanded to support more young people. These changes include raising the eligibility threshold and extending the scheme to part time college students and will come i…

15 Jun 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on the role of college principals.

11 May 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Department for Work and Pensions report, Equality analysis for the future of Access to Work.

1 May 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will improve the governance of higher education institutions.

27 Apr 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities on the purposes for which self-directed support may be used.

15 Apr 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in tackling new psychoactive substances.

23 Mar 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the House of Lords Constitution Committee report, Proposals for the devolution of further powers to Scotland.

9 Mar 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages the study of Scottish literature and drama in schools.

23 Feb 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has responded to the EU consultation on the impact of the use of endocrine disruptors in farming.

9 Feb 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Cut Tourism VAT campaign.

8 Dec 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in promoting business tourism.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: VisitScotland estimate that the expected gross value added impact of events attracted through the Business Tourism Unit support since May 2012 is £73 million, supporting 1,330 full time equivalent jobs. The Scottish Government launched the Conference Bid Fun…

1 Dec 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it assists apprentices in securing new modern apprenticeship opportunities when their employers go out of business.

10 Nov 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will improve support for carers.

27 Oct 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact air passenger duty is having on Scotland's tourism sector.

29 Sep 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how plans for the children and young people’s summit are progressing.

22 Sep 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and what matters were discussed.

4 Aug 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the recent discoveries of oil and gas in the west of Shetland area.

18 Jun 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages the establishment of student associations, and how many have been set up since the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 came into force.

1 Jun 2014 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will respond to the report of the Expert Working Group on Welfare.

20 May 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what conclusions emerged from the recent payday lending summit. 

12 May 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on modern apprenticeships in engineering.

14 Apr 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to calls to allow the docking of tails of working dogs.

24 Mar 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the continuing levying of air passenger duty is having on the Scottish tourist industry.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Air passenger duty (APD) has a negative impact on our tourism industry by making travel to and from Scotland more expensive. A study by York Aviation in October 2012 found that by 2016, £210 million less per annum will be spent in Scotland by inbound visitors…