Gillian Martin

22 Dec 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to commission a three-year economic impact assessment of the A96 Inveramsey Bridge.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Early work is taking place to determine the scope of the three year after opening evaluation of the A96 Inveramsay Bridge Project in line with Scottish Trunk Road Infrastructure Project Evaluation (STRIPE) Guidance, against both its objectives and wider evalu…

21 Dec 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to tackle loneliness and isolation over the festive period.

18 Dec 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated economic impact on Aberdeenshire has been of the improvements made to the Inveramsay Bridge on the A96 in 2016.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Transport Scotland has undertaken a one year after opening evaluation of the A96 Inveramsay Bridge Project in line with Scottish Trunk Road Infrastructure Project Evaluation (STRIPE) Guidance, against both its objectives and wider evaluation criteria. The eva…

16 Dec 2020 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its Future Fisheries Management Strategy.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: I am pleased to publish today Scotland’s Future Fisheries Management Strategy. It reaffirms the Scottish Government’s commitment to meeting and where possible exceeding international standards, to being a competent and collaborative partner, and to championin…

14 Dec 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government’s statement of intent on biodiversity will support Scotland's transition to net zero.

1 Dec 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what investment it is making in travel infrastructure to help reduce the carbon footprint of the people of the north east.

30 Nov 2020 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress on establishing a national Nitrogen Balance Sheet.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government is committed to establishing a national Nitrogen Balance Sheet early in the next parliamentary session. The Balance Sheet will offer a powerful tool to improve the evidence base, and better inform decision-making, across a range of pol…

18 Nov 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's businesses and employment.

9 Nov 2020 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support farmers to help meet Scotland's climate ambitions.

3 Nov 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will finance the green recovery.

26 Oct 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on antibody testing for COVID-19.

15 Sep 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help local authorities recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Sep 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to support victims of domestic abuse in light of reports of increased incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Aug 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is preparing for any spikes in COVID-19 infections over the winter period.

18 Aug 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure young people have secure employment opportunities.

17 Aug 2020 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is assisting in the aftermath of the train crash near Stonehaven.

12 Aug 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is responding to the increase in domestic abuse reports in 2020.

10 Aug 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can put in place to prevent bars being hotspots for the spread of COVID-19.

10 Jun 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to respond to the loss of oil and gas jobs in the North East.

27 May 2020 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will delay the publication of the Heat Decarbonisation Policy Statement and Energy Efficient Scotland Routemap update and the launch of its Heat Transition Deal in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: The Scottish Government is fully committed to reducing emissions from Scotland’s buildings in order to respond to the global climate emergency. However, in face of the unprecedented health and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the …

11 May 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister whether she will provide an update on how the Scottish Government is ensuring the security of supply of PPE for all frontline workers responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.

3 Mar 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much coastal communities in the north east have received in Crown Estate revenues since the Scottish Crown Estate Act 2019 came into force.

2 Mar 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how important the Scottish Government considers the agricultural sector is to the country's economy, society and international reputation.

10 Feb 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Scottish 4G Infill programme in Aberdeenshire.

27 Jan 2020 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to improve the rates of testing for cervical cancer.

6 Jan 2020 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on Scotland-based armed forces personnel and their families, what its response is to any UK involvement with US military action against Iran.

18 Dec 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how transitional rates relief would be affected if business rate powers were devolved to local government.

17 Dec 2019 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the consultation arrangements for the draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy and draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: We intend to commence consultation on both the draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (“the draft Sectoral Marine Plan”) and the draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement later today, in line with the commitment we set out in the Programme for Governm…

16 Dec 2019 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the outcome of COP25.

28 Nov 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much small businesses have saved overall through the small business bonus scheme since 2008.

Answer · Kate Forbes: The total overall savings to businesses as a result of the Small Business Bonus Scheme covering the period 2008-09 – 2018-19 are £1.79 billion. The estimated savings for 2019-20 will add a further £272 million. The figure for 2018-19 will be published in Sco…