Fulton MacGregor

15 Feb 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken in schools to promote the mental and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.

26 Jan 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support local authorities in dealing with instances of bullying in schools.

19 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what financial support it has made available for those business sectors that were impacted by COVID-19 restrictions required to control the Omicron wave of infections.

22 Dec 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to encourage people, who are able, to donate blood, particularly during the winter period and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Dec 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what further consideration it has given to population-based recommendations and guidance on vitamin D supplementation, in light of Scotland's reported low vitamin D status and evidence that the vitamin may be able to play a role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the st…

Answer · Maree Todd: Our current advice on vitamin D supplementation is based on the consensus of the scientific evidence, as presented to all UK nations by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). On 19 June 2021, SACN published a paper summarising the monitoring …

15 Dec 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what further financial support it considers may be necessary to assist the hospitality sector as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

1 Dec 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to foster carers to enable a fostered young person to remain living with their foster family when they reach the age of 18.

Answer · Clare Haughey: The Scottish Government recognises the valuable contribution that positive, well supported transitions have on outcomes for care leavers and that the relationships care leavers build including with their foster carers are integral to these outcomes. Since 1 …

23 Nov 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for parents who experience stillbirth.

17 Nov 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support insulation and sound mitigating measures for ceilings in flatted developments that do not currently have them.

Answer · Patrick Harvie: The Scottish Government recognise the negative impact that noise disturbances can have on building occupiers. In response to queries regarding such issues Building Standards Division has previously published 'Noise - Guidance on Home Improvements' which pro…

17 Nov 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of its plans to entitle all children, whose school start is deferred, to access funded early learning and childcare in their deferred year.

9 Nov 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-03267 by Michael Matheson on 11 October 2021, while decarbonisation projects of any size can progress through the Marine Scotland Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) decarbonisation plan, whether innovation projects in Scotland that are not …

Answer · Michael Matheson: As per the previous answer to question S6W-03267 highlighted, a consultation has taken place on the Planning Specification and Context Report for the Sectoral Marine Plan for Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas Decarbonisation (INTOG). That consultation close…

3 Nov 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the creation of a Lead MS Nurse for Scotland and the development of this as a leadership role.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that all people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Scotland are able to receive the best possible care and support and benefit from healthcare services that are safe, effective and put the patient at the centre of…

3 Nov 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the provision of mental health support for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.

Answer · Maree Todd: I fully understand that those with MS and other long term neurological conditions may need support to cope with potential impacts upon their mental wellbeing. Over the past 13 months we have invested over £300,000 to projects which specifically aim to improv…

3 Nov 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for infrastructure investment in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency.

28 Oct 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with equestrian communities and groups regarding raising the awareness of motorists on safely overtaking horses.

Answer · Graeme Dey: The Scottish Government regularly engage with the British Horse Society (BHS) on road safety matters. The BHS sat on the Stakeholder Working Group which assisted officials in developing the new Road Safety Framework to 2030. The BHS is also a formal member of…

27 Oct 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the expected timetable is for NHS boards to access the long COVID support fund, to help them deliver a long COVID support service.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: We anticipate that the long COVID Support Fund will be allocated over the next three financial years, providing Boards with additional resource to respond in a flexible and tailored manner to the needs of people with long COVID. Our 2021-22 Budget takes the …

7 Oct 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the waiting times for people requiring an x-ray.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government has made more than £9 million available to Health Boards this year for diagnostic imaging and is currently supporting additional X-ray appointments during evenings and at weekends. This service is being delivered while maintaining pati…

7 Oct 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it expects to publish the draft National Planning Framework 4, and on the timeframes for (a) consultation on and (b) adoption of the framework.

Answer · Tom Arthur: The Scottish Government intends to lay the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) in the Scottish Parliament later in autumn this year for a scrutiny period of up to 120 days. Public consultation on the NPF4 will run alongside the Parliamentary process, a…

29 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to implement a Bairns’ Hoose, or Barnahus, model for children and vulnerable witnesses in criminal proceedings.

23 Sep 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government by what date the COVID-19 treatment, Ronapreve, will be available for use.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: NHS National Procurement has confirmed that arrangements have been made to make Ronapreve available in Scottish Hospitals. Commissioning guidance was issued to Health Boards on 17 September, and work is ongoing to ensure that Ronapreve can be administered as…

15 Sep 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it plans to support low-income homeowners to meet the costs of installing interlinked heat and smoke detectors in their properties in advance of the February 2022 deadline.

Answer · Shona Robison: Home owners are responsible for the costs of on-going work needed to protect and preserve their own property, which includes the costs for the fire alarms to meet the new standard. The Scottish Government has undertaken a comprehensive awareness raising camp…

14 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the anticipated criteria for exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine certification scheme.

8 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will develop the National Community Justice Strategy that was announced in the Programme for Government.

3 Sep 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for workers in charitable organisations who might face threats and aggression from members of the public when carrying out their duties.

Answer · Keith Brown: The Scottish Government is clear that violence of any kind is totally unacceptable. Every person has the right to feel safe and protected from abuse and violence regardless of where they work and we encourage anyone who experiences violence or abuse to report…

3 Sep 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for first-time home buyers.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-01952 on 16 August 2021. 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…

31 Aug 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to develop and regenerate the areas around Scotland's canals.

Answer · Graeme Dey: The Scottish Government supports Scottish Canals to conserve Scotland’s canals as part of our heritage, and transform them to play a vital role in local communities and as an asset for all of Scotland. Scottish Canals is engaged in regeneration projects acro…

25 Aug 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to encourage people to engage with and respond to the COVID-19 recovery consultation.

17 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for people with the condition, essential tremor.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: In December 2019, we published a Neurological care and support framework for action with a vision to ensure everyone with a neurological condition, including tremor-causing conditions, can access the care and support they need to live well on their own term…

24 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to bring forward a bursary scheme for student paramedics.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-01146 on 1 July 2021. 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-committees/…

27 May 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its treatment plans for people with long COVID.