Gillian Martin

3 Dec 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the report of the independent review of maternity services in Moray is due to be published.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The independent review of Moray Maternity Services has reported to Ministers and has been published today at https://www.gov.scot/publications/report-moray-maternity-services-review/ . I would like to thank Ralph Roberts and the review team for a comprehens…

23 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving women's access to justice.

10 Nov 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action NHS Scotland is taking to help tackle the climate emergency.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland have published a draft NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy for consultation. It sets out an aim for NHS Scotland to become a net-zero health service by 2040. Since 1990, local H…

9 Nov 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its draft Hydrogen Action Plan.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government published its Draft Hydrogen Action Plan for consultation today. This follows the publication of the Hydrogen Policy Statement in December 2020 which outlined the Scottish Government’s policy position on hydrogen and our vision for Sco…

1 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the economy of the north east in terms of a Just Transition for workers away from oil and gas.

27 Oct 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its housing strategy ensures that all new affordable housing is built to be as energy efficient as possible.

19 Oct 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what role the Acorn project could play in achieving Scotland’s net zero and just transition ambitions.

28 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will support the north east economy, in light of the impact of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Sep 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine certification scheme.

Answer · John Swinney: We have this morning placed an update to the paper published on ? 8 September entitled Mandatory Covid Vaccine Certification in Scotland in SPICe under BIB 62718. The paper is also published on the Scottish Government website: www.gov.scot/publications/corona…

22 Sep 2021 · Inspired Question

Not Lodged.

21 Sep 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will support young people to find rewarding and sustainable employment.

20 Sep 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the results of the joint four nation consultation on mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid will be published.

Answer · Maree Todd: I am pleased to confirm today that the Scottish Government will proceed with a four nation approach to introduce mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid. I have agreed with the administrations of the UK (in relation to England), Wales, and Northern I…

13 Sep 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will assist schools to support the mental wellbeing of pupils.

9 Sep 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its plans to help consumers make healthy food choices when eating out of the home or ordering in.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government will publish its Out of Home Action Plan on the Scottish Government website on 10 September 2021. It can be accessed here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/diet-and-healthy-weight-out-of-home-action-plan.

25 Aug 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its policies and actions across government will support the north east to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Aug 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress reviewing the cases of individuals whose records indicate they may have had a subtotal hysterectomy before 1997 but who have been excluded from the Scottish Cervical Screening Programme.

Answer · Maree Todd: By the end of July, all Health Boards had completed the audit of cases where individuals have been excluded from the cervical screening programme despite their records indicating they may have had subtotal hysterectomies before 1997. Further work was then car…

2 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the reopening or replacement of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.

Answer · Michael Matheson: In April 2020 the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consulted on future support for low carbon heat, proposing the Green Gas Support and Clean Heat Grant schemes as successors. The Scottish Government responded to the consultation a…

9 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is putting in place to assist local authorities with recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Jun 2021 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it has considered making COVID-19 lateral flow tests mandatory for all parliament staff and Members.

Answer · Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB): The SPCB has agreed to write to all passholders encouraging them to use lateral flow testing as part of a range of measures that will help keep those attending Holyrood and local offices to undertake parliamentary work as safely as possible and help prevent c…

27 May 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what talks it has had with the UK Government regarding what can be done to mitigate the impact of Brexit on the cost and supply of materials for Scotland-based SMEs in the construction sector.

Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government is deeply concerned by emerging evidence that EU Exit is having a severe impact on the ability of Scottish companies to trade effectively and competitively with the European Union, with lasting consequences for our economy. We are awar…

17 Mar 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes it has delivered since 2007.

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of Scotland’s Climate Assembly.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: I am pleased to inform Parliament that Scotland’s Climate Assembly has today published its interim report. I am grateful for the commitment shown by Assembly members, and to those that organised and contributed to this Assembly. It has been inspiring to see …

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to replace the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government has consistently called for clarity from the UK Government on post-Brexit funding arrangements; whether on the so-called “UK Shared Prosperity Fund”, or on replacements for vital funds such as the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (…

11 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the Programme for Government commitment to the development of a Women’s Health Plan.

Answer · Clare Haughey: The Scottish Government is making good progress with the development of a Women’s Health Plan. The aim of the plan is to reduce women’s health inequalities by raising awareness around women's health and improving access to healthcare for women throughout life…

5 Mar 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in advancing the Fair Work Agenda, including with tackling the gender and disability employment gaps.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: I am delighted to announce that today, on International Women’s Day, we have published progress reports on our Fair Work , A Fairer Scotland for Women Gender Pay Gap , and A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Employment action plans . Creating fair, …

17 Feb 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure better economic resilience in the north east post-COVID-19.

1 Feb 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding Common Frameworks relevant to the environment.

26 Jan 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the impact that Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods payments are having.

22 Jan 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: Amending Regulations were made to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 today. These Regulations prohibit mortgage repossession evictions from taking place in Level 3 and 4 areas from 23…

20 Jan 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will maintain close ties between Scotland and EU member states now that the UK has exited from the EU.