Parliamentary questions

Ross Greer

616 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

5 Apr 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its policy position to encourage businesses not to trade with Russia, how it determines whether or not a business in Scotland is continuing to trade with Russia, and whether it is making use of the lists compiled by organisations such as Razom We Stand, #LeaveRussia and the …

Answer · Neil Gray: In March 2022 the then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy wrote an open letter encouraging all businesses to sever links with Russia. The Scottish Government policy of not supporting trade and investment activity with Russia is in addition to the U…

15 Mar 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for the position of Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) when the current Chair’s term comes to an end on 31 August 2023, and whether it will set out the potential implications for the new qualifications body that is to replace the SQA in 2024.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: As we work towards the introduction of the Education (Scotland) Bill prior to the summer recess and the creation of the new Qualifications Body, visionary and resilient leadership is essential for the SQA and its successor organisation. This will guide it thr…

14 Mar 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to revise national planning rules in relation to domestic energy microgeneration, such as photovoltaic arrays on roofs, in conservation areas, following the publication of the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).

Answer · Tom Arthur: We intend to consult on the third phase of our review of permitted development rights in due course. The consultation will seek views on proposals to extend permitted development rights for domestic energy microgeneration, including solar panel installations.

21 Feb 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the Clyde Metro project will improve rail services on the existing Milngavie line.

24 Jan 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the annual operating cost of the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy in each of the final three years in which it ran.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) was an annual sample survey which monitored national performance of school children at P4, P7 and S2 in literacy and numeracy in alternate years. Operating costs are set out in the following table and are br…

22 Dec 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many transactions the Additional Dwelling Supplement has been applied to in (a) the 2022-23 financial year to date and (b) each of the previous four full financial years, also broken down by local authority area.

Answer · Tom Arthur: Revenue Scotland publishes monthly and annual data on transactions subject to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS). This data is available at: Statistics | Revenue Scotland . The monthly data published by Reven…

22 Dec 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding Flamingo Land's Lomond Banks planning application, whether Transport Scotland completed a carbon impact assessment, or any other assessment, of the application's potential impact on Scottish Government climate and car kilometre reduction targets before submitting its response …

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The question relates to a live planning application, and remains subject to consideration by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority at this time. As a statutory consultee in the planning process, with a responsibility for the safe and eff…

14 Dec 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether its Graduate Development Programme was delivered in 2022.

Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government Graduate Development Programme is recruited bi-annually. Our last recruitment onto the programme was in 2021 meaning we were not scheduled to recruit in 2022. Our next intake for the programme will be in 2023.

14 Dec 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-08841 by Patrick Harvie on 14 June 2022, what progress has been made since June 2022 to increase the number of contractors in the Greater Glasgow area that are approved by Home Energy Scotland for the purpose of installing exterior wall insultation.

Answer · Patrick Harvie: The Home Energy Scotland Grants and Loan Scheme does not directly accredit installers for external wall insulation, however we do require that businesses installing this measure are accredited to the PAS2030 British Standard Since June we have published our …

12 Dec 2022 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is supporting public transport to be better used and more affordable.

23 Nov 2022 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent summit meeting of the British Irish Council in Blackpool.

Answer · Lorna Slater: On 11 November 2022, the First Minister and I represented the Scottish Government at the Summit meeting of the British-Irish Council hosted by the UK Government in Blackpool. The meeting was attended by Ministers from seven of the eight of the BIC Member Admi…

7 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers to questions S6W-00207 and S6W-00208 by Ivan McKee on 27 October 2021, whether it will provide an update on discussions with the relevant public bodies outlined in the response, including confirmation of whether each of the 112 companies identified as being involv…

17 Oct 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the People's Plan for Action published earlier in October by the Scottish Trades Union Congress, Poverty Alliance, Living Rent and a number of other groups.

1 Jun 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6O-01181 by Mairi McAllan on 1 June 2022, what its response is to reports that the Clyde Marine Planning Partnership declined the proposal put forward by a coalition of coastal community councils that a community representative be appointed to the part…

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Scottish Ministers are committed to empowering our communities and engagement in regional marine planning partnerships. It is for each regional marine planning partnership to determine its own governance arrangements. Section 12 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2…

31 May 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will respond to the report of the Public Interest Journalism Working Group.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The Scottish Government response to the Public Interest Journalism Working Group report, Scotland’s News: Towards A Sustainable Future for Public Interest Journalism , is scheduled to be published on the Scottish Government publications page on Friday 24 June…

25 May 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on providing a universal offer of pre-emptive testing for preeclampsia.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government expects all women to receive high quality, safe care including in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia. The Scottish Perinatal Network has been tasked with examining the adoption of PlGF testing in light of the dr…

25 May 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what efforts are being made to increase the number of contractors in the Greater Glasgow area who are approved by Home Energy Scotland for the purpose of installing exterior wall insultation.

Answer · Patrick Harvie: Home Energy Scotland (HES) is the Scottish Government’s impartial, bespoke advice service for households. It acts as the gateway to various Scottish Government funding programmes to make homes warmer, greener and more energy efficient, such as the HES loan/ca…

24 May 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures community representation is maintained on Marine Planning Partnerships.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: To date, Scottish Ministers have delegated regional marine planning powers to three Marine Planning Partnerships, which are required by the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 to include in their governance arrangements representatives with an interest in; the protect…

28 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether SEEMiS maintains a log of (a) which user accounts have accessed, contributed to or edited existing notes on a particular record and (b) the date and time at which they did so.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: This information is not held centrally. SEEMiS may be able to provide this information if you contact them directly.

28 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the accuracy of bullying levels recorded in SEEMiS.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government does not collect this data from SEEMiS. Recording and monitoring of bullying incidents is essential and best carried out locally where recurring patterns can be understood and acted upon. We provided guidance to support local authorit…

28 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance documents, other materials or training teachers and other SEEMiS users should be familiar with before using the system.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: This information is not held centrally. SEEMiS or local authorities may be able to provide this information if you contact them directly.

27 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the educational psychology bursary being liable for taxation during the third year of a course.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government and COSLA agreed a joint funding model in 2018 to support the training of new Educational Psychologists. This model was agreed and developed by the National Scottish Steering Group for Educational Psychologists (NSSGEP), which the Scot…

14 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the current status is of the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan project.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The Scottish Government remains committed to upgrading the key strategic route along the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan. By improving regional connectivity the proposed scheme will help the economy prosper and promote equality by providing fairer access to…

14 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether a full Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) appraisal was carried out on alternative route corridors, including the one passing above the West Highland line, for the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan project.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: I can confirm that the development and assessment of the route corridor options for the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme, including the option passing above the West Highland line, was undertaken by Transport Scotland in alignment with the principles of the Sc…