Rona Mackay

21 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether parents should have the right to appeal on school placement decisions.

5 Dec 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of The Promise Scotland.

29 Nov 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the outcome of its public consultation on legislative proposals from the Dame Elish Angiolini report of the Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing

Answer · Keith Brown: I am pleased to confirm the publication today of the independent analysis report of responses to the consultation on police complaints, investigation and misconduct - legislation. The full report is available here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781805251668 . A summar…

15 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the (a) number and (b) percentage of voluntary resignations among police officers in Scotland in each of the last five years, and how this compares with England and Wales.

Answer · Keith Brown: From data provided by Police Scotland, the Scottish Government can confirm that as a proportion of the workforce in 2021-22 the rate of voluntary resignation among officers in Scotland was less than half that in England and Wales. The following tables show t…

29 Sep 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the final report of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review, chaired by Lord Scott, and whose work has been ongoing for three years, will be published.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: This independent Review was tasked with reviewing our mental health and incapacity legislation in light of developments in international human rights, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and to consider where improvements c…

21 Sep 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the rolling out of citizens' assemblies.

11 Jul 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the treatment options available to women who have experienced mesh complications.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: We fully understand that women want mesh removal surgery undertaken by surgeons who enjoy their full confidence and a range of measures are now in place to ensure that this happens. The Complex Pelvic Mesh Removal Service has been established in NHS Greater …

22 Jun 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the progress of implementation of recommendations from Dame Elish Angiolini’s report of the Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing.

Answer · Keith Brown: I am pleased to confirm the publication today of the Scottish Government’s third thematic report on implementation progress following Dame Elish Angiolini’s Final Report. The thematic progress report shows that 44 recommendations are now complete which repre…

7 Jun 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is responding to the Information Commissioner’s recent decision notice to disclose information regarding legal advice for a second independence referendum.

Answer · Angus Robertson: On 26 April the Scottish Information Commissioner issued a decision notice (048/2022) requiring the disclosure of certain information about legal advice on the topic of a second independence referendum. The information had been withheld by the Scottish Govern…

30 May 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help farmers to tackle the reported increasing problem of Neospora in livestock.

18 May 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Transvaginal Mesh Removal Reimbursement Scheme will be open for applications, and whether it will confirm the cut-off date for eligibility.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) came fully into force on 3 May 2022. The 2022 Act gives powers to Scottish Ministers to make a scheme to reimburse women for the costs incurred in connection with qualifying…

16 May 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many early learning and childcare providers, including private providers, received funding from the £9.8 million Childcare Sector Omicron Impacts Fund that opened for applications in March this year.

11 May 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to dentists in East Dunbartonshire to allow them to take on more NHS patients.

5 May 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, following the meeting between the Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport and members of the Life After Essure support group, what actions it has decided to take to help raise awareness of the Essure contraceptive device and its possible complications among clinicians and p…

Answer · Maree Todd: I can confirm that my officials and I met with members of the Life After Essure support group on 31 March. I was grateful for the opportunity to hear the experiences of the women first hand, and found the meeting very helpful. What became clear was the need …

27 Apr 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss devolving immigration powers to Scotland.

20 Apr 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide a full response to the report by the Working Group on Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland.

Answer · Keith Brown: The Government’s response to the Working Group’s report will be published later today. Our response sets out the immediate action the government will undertake in advance of consulting on draft legislation.

19 Apr 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many domestic abuse protection orders have been issued since the legislation was enacted last year.

23 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the starting salary for a police officer in Scotland, and how this compares with (a) England and (b) Wales.

Answer · Keith Brown: At present, in Scotland a new constable will start on a salary of £26,737, and we understand that in England and Wales the lowest starting salary for a graduate is £21,654, and £19,164 for a PCDA (Police Constable Degree Apprentice). More information on Poli…

16 Mar 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work and action across government it is undertaking to support local authorities and local communities in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Mar 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much of, and through what application process, the Covid Economic Recovery Fund will be allocated to East Dunbartonshire Council.

4 Mar 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome is of its latest review into border health measures, and whether there will be any changes to the regulations.

Answer · Michael Matheson: We have reviewed the border health measures closely over the last 28 days and have assessed that there continues to be a requirement for the regulations to remain in place to reduce the risk of imported transmission and safeguard public health in Scotland. Th…

14 Feb 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the Scottish Education Exchange Programme. 

4 Feb 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome is of its latest review into border health measures, and whether there will be any changes to the regulations.

Answer · Michael Matheson: We have reviewed the border health measures closely over the last 28 days and have assessed that there continues to be a requirement for the regulations to remain in place to reduce the risk of imported transmission and safeguard public health in Scotland. Th…

2 Feb 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the interests and livelihoods of tenant farmers are not unduly impacted by its tree planting initiatives.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Scottish Government agricultural officials are consulted on woodland creation proposals, including the planting on prime agricultural land or whole farm schemes, to ensure the interests and livelihoods of farm businesses are not unduly impacted and where poss…

24 Jan 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to introduce trials for a four-day working week.

19 Jan 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

7 Jan 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome is of its latest review into border health measures, and whether there will be any changes to the regulations.

Answer · Michael Matheson: We have reviewed the border health measures closely over the last 28 days and have assessed that there continues to be a requirement for the regulations to remain in place to reduce the risk of imported transmission and safeguard public health in Scotland. Th…

15 Dec 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the progress of implementation of recommendations from Dame Elish Angiolini’s review of complaints handling, investigations and misconduct in relation to policing in Scotland.

Answer · Keith Brown: I am pleased to confirm the publication today of the Scottish Government’s second thematic report on implementation progress following Dame Elish Angiolini’s Final Report. The thematic progress report showcases the significant steps partners have taken to im…

10 Dec 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome is of its latest review into border health measures, and whether there will be any changes to the regulations.

Answer · Michael Matheson: We have reviewed the border health measures closely over the last 28 days and have assessed that there continues to be a requirement for the regulations to remain in place to reduce the risk of imported transmission and safeguard public health in Scotland. Th…

15 Nov 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 will be fully commenced.

Answer · Clare Haughey: Remaining provisions in the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 will be commenced on 17 December 2021. This will fully commence the Act and increase the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12.