Parliamentary questions
Fulton MacGregor
361 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
10 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s plans for the new University Hospital Monklands.
9 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the guidance provided to local authorities on home-to-school transport policies, to ensure that children who live across more than one residence are not disadvantaged compared with those living at a single address.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: Local councils have a statutory duty under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to make home to school transport arrangements for eligible pupils and have significant discretion in how those arrangements are provided.The Scottish Government updated its school tr…
18 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Community Right to Buy Review.
27 Feb 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to ensuring that children and young people with long-term conditions are structurally and meaningfully included in governance, prioritisation and strategic design decisions regarding its Long Term Conditions Framework, including through the development of a paralle…
Answer · Jenni Minto: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43794 on 26 February 2026. 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-committ…
27 Feb 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the reason is for the reported exclusion of children and young people’s services from the current strategic work to develop its Long Term Conditions Framework, including from recent governance and scoping events, and what steps it will take to ensure that children and young pe…
Answer · Jenni Minto: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43794 on 26 February 2026. 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-committ…
25 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for new claims, redeterminations and appeals for the Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment.
11 Feb 2026 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the identification of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in primary care.
27 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS).
Answer · Jenni Minto: Support for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is provided by NHS Boards, and the Scottish Government expects Boards to deliver high-quality, safe and effective, person-centred care. Support is often provided in primary care, with referral to se…
27 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the transplant pathways for people who have received the Fontan procedure and/or who are complex congenital heart disease patients, and what steps it is taking to help ensure that they do not need to travel outside Scotland to access what can be life-saving ca…
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government is working to increase the number of organ transplants for Scottish patients, to reduce waiting times, and to provide the best possible outcomes for patients.Heart transplantation for adults and children who have received the Fontan pr…
21 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the impact of local authority budget decisions on dementia and community care services, including care at home, respite, day care and post-diagnostic support, to ensure that people living with dementia continue to receive the support that they need.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The Scottish Government remains committed to ensuring that people living with dementia and their families have access to consistent, high-quality care and support throughout every stage of their condition.To support these ambitions, the 2026-27 budget include…
20 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to the Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle sector.
8 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of one in three men in Scotland reportedly being diagnosed with prostate cancer at a late stage, whether it will commit to exploring alternative interventions to support earlier identification of the condition, irrespective of the final recommendation from the UK National Scree…
Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government, along with all other UK nations, takes advice from the UK NSC, an independent expert advisory group that informs screening policy across the UK. The Scottish Government will consider this guidance regarding any screening interventions…
7 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes have been built in each local authority area since 2007, and how many of those have been for social housing.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: A total of 141,730 affordable homes have been delivered between 1 April 2007 and 30 September 2025 and these include new build, rehab and off the shelf purchases. This includes 101,266 homes for social rent (71%), 14,201 homes for other affordable rent (10%),…
7 Jan 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent figures for the average Council Tax Band D bill in Scotland, and how that compares with (a) England and (b) Wales.
Answer · Shona Robison: The 2025-26 average Band D Council Tax rates are published at the following locations:Council tax datasets - gov.scot (Council Tax by Band 2025-26, Scotland)Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2025 to 2026 (revised) - GOV.UK (England)Counci…
7 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage young people to be involved in the Gaelic language and culture.
3 Dec 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to review and assess the need for widening the scope of regulation of independent medical services, such as private baby scans.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government wants all healthcare provided to people in Scotland to be safe, appropriate, and carried out by those with the right qualifications.The Scottish Government are engaging with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding the next phase of r…
3 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its forthcoming Budget to local authorities to provide financial support to those affected by RAAC, including businesses.
28 Nov 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to introduce routine prostate cancer screening for (a) the whole population and (b) people in higher risk groups.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government, along with all other UK nations, takes advice from the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). The UK NSC does not currently recommend prostate screening for the whole population. The UK NSC will consider whether to extend their rec…
26 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has given any further consideration to initiating a consultation on the establishment of a kindergarten phase for children in Scotland.
19 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to potential social security implications, what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding compensation for Women Against State Pension Inequality.
12 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to groups and people to make use of the Community Asset Transfer Scheme.
4 Nov 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what protocols and guidance are in place for local authorities that are reporting graffiti which could be considered as a hate crime to Police Scotland.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: The Scottish Government understands that some local authorities will have their own protocols and processes for reporting graffiti that may constitute a hate crime. We would strongly encourage local authorities to ensure that hate crime is reported to Police …
29 Oct 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will work with criminal justice stakeholders to develop standards that set out what must happen when someone with an alcohol use disorder comes into contact with the criminal justice system.
Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government is engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including those involved within the criminal justice system on the creation of a new approach to care and support for people impacted by alcohol. That new approach will include plans for a …
29 Oct 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that prisoners with alcohol problems are able to access the treatment and support that they need.
Answer · Angela Constance: I have asked Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), to respond. Her response is as follows:The SPS Alcohol & Drug Recovery Strategy aims to ensure that people in our care have access to appropriate support and a range of in…
27 Oct 2025 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Lanarkshire Council regarding the reported coal spoil fire in Shawhead, Coatbridge, and any assurances that can be given to the public.
22 Oct 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Lanarkshire Council with regards to the Coal Spoil Fire in Shawhead, Coatbridge, which is believed to have started in July 2025, and what assurances can be given to the public.
21 Oct 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to (a) review progress of the current Children and Young People’s Cancer Strategy (2021-2026) and (b) ensure that a new strategy is in place from 2026, building on learnings and progress of the current strategy.
Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to questions S6W-34295 and S6W-34294. on 10 February 2025The implementation of the Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care The Cancer Strategy for Children and Young People in Scotland 2021–2026 is managed by th…
21 Oct 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, what action it is taking to improve earlier and faster diagnosis in children and young people with cancer, given that national initiatives such as Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Services often exclude under-18s, and what data it plans to publish on (a) waiting times and (b) routes to diagnosis…
Answer · Neil Gray: The Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care: The Cancer Strategy for Children and Young People in Scotland 2021–2026, is a dedicated cancer strategy for children and young people, in Scotland.The strategy sets out our ambitions and actions to provid…
10 Oct 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported recent fire incidents at recycling facilities, including one at S. Morton & Co recycling facility in Glasgow East, what safety regulations and enforcement measures are in place to protect public safety and nearby communities.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The following regulations apply to waste and recycling facilities in Scotland.Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (and associated legislation)Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002Environmental Protection …
1 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support libraries within local communities.