Tom Arthur

30 Jan 2019 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement to the Parliament by the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands on 22 November 2018, when it plans to launch its consultation on whether Energy Efficient Scotland can be accelerated.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: The Scottish Government will publish a consultation in March seeking views on whether Energy Efficient Scotland can be accelerated and how the risks of doing so can be overcome. This consultation will also set out more detail about the suite of legislation th…

21 Jan 2019 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is marking Holocaust Memorial Day.

17 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the comment by the Creative Producer of Celtic Connects that Scottish musicians will find it harder to play in Europe after Brexit.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government shares the concerns expressed by Celtic Connections on the impact of Brexit on touring musicians and our festivals. Potentially increased cost and administrative burdens placed on Scottish artists who wish to perform and tour in the EU…

17 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent analysis by EY, which found that thousands of jobs in the financial industries could be relocated to mainland Europe in the near future and that this could rise significantly due to current figures only representing plans that have been publicly announced.

Answer · Kate Forbes: The financial services sector is important to Scotland, both for its direct contribution to our economy and its indirect contribution in the form of the essential support it provides to consumers and businesses in all economic sectors. The sector is a signifi…

17 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to EY’s recent analysis, which states that assets worth nearly £800 billion are being moved from Britain to new financial hubs in the EU ahead of Brexit, and that this figure will increase as 29 March 2019 nears.

Answer · Kate Forbes: EY’s report highlights the actions being taken by companies across the financial sector in preparation for the UK's exit from the European Union. Businesses are being forced to take this action now to ensure continuity of service to their customers across the…

17 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the finding in EY’s Financial Services Brexit Tracker that Dublin was the most cited destination for companies seeking to move operations to other parts of the EU because of Brexit.

Answer · Kate Forbes: Companies are being forced to take contingency measures to protect their ability to access EU markets and ensure continuity of service to their customers. In some cases, this contingency action has included the establishment of subsidiary operations in financ…

17 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to EY’s latest update to the end of November 2018, which states that 80 firms are considering or have confirmed they are relocating assets and staff due to Brexit.

Answer · Kate Forbes: EY’s report highlights the actions being taken by companies across the financial sector in response to the continued uncertainty of the outcome of EU exit negotiations. EY’s report demonstrates that EU exit is already having a direct impact on the UK’s finan…

17 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that one in three financial services companies in Britain is considering, or has confirmed plans for, relocating its operations abroad because of Brexit.

Answer · Kate Forbes: The financial services sector is important to Scotland, both for its direct contribution to our economy and its indirect contribution in the form of the essential support it provides to consumers and businesses in all economic sectors. The sector is a signifi…

16 Jan 2019 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the proposals in the draft Budget aim to support communities in the Renfrewshire South constituency.

9 Jan 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes responsible dog ownership.

7 Jan 2019 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the Deputy First Minister’s recent visit to India.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Deputy First Minister undertook a successful visit to India (New Delhi and Bangalore) between 24 – 28 November 2018, to strengthen the growing business, cultural and educational links between Scotland and the world’s fastest growing major economy. The vi…

12 Dec 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports older people in rural communities.

Answer · Christina McKelvie: Older people in rural communities benefit from a variety of actions this government take. These include affordable housing, free personal and nursing care and ongoing investment in digital participation. Our budget also confirmed additional investment in dome…

26 Nov 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide the Parliament with its assessment of the UK Government’s proposed deal with the EU.

Answer · Michael Russell: The Scottish Government will publish today at 14:00 an assessment of the UK Government’s proposed future relationship with the EU at https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781787814226/ . Our analysis highlights in particular the detrimental impact this deal will have…

21 Nov 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the promotion of the Scottish music sector internationally.

14 Nov 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to tackle hate crime.

31 Oct 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of what impact uncertainty regarding Brexit is having on business investment decisions.

24 Oct 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports culture and tourism in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.

18 Sep 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports partnership working between colleges and industry.

27 Aug 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact a no-deal Brexit could have on international festivals and events in Scotland.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: A ‘no-deal’ Brexit’ is extremely irresponsible and would have significant economic and social costs for the UK as a whole, as well major implications for our international festivals and events. The least damaging option for the UK would be to have continued m…

22 Aug 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs’ recent visit to Japan.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I travelled to Japan and the Republic of Korea from 2 to 6 July, where I undertook a programme of activity to strengthen links in business, trade, tourism, education and culture. The visit focused on sharing best practice across the public and private sector…

31 Jul 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General will publish his Annual Review for 2017.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Scotland’s Population 2017: the Registrar General’s Annual Review of Demographic Trends will be published at 9:30 am on 1 August 2018. The Report contains information about births, deaths and marriages during the year, together with other demographic informat…

28 Jun 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a report on the outcome of the recent summit meeting of the British-Irish Council.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: On 22 June 2018, the Guernsey Government hosted a summit meeting of the British-Irish Council. The meeting was attended by Ministers from seven of the Member Administrations and was chaired by the Guernsey Chief Minister. The First Minister, the Cabinet Secre…

20 Jun 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates the roll-out of universal credit will have on people in the Renfrewshire South constituency.

12 Jun 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its refreshed China strategy.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The China Strategy was published today [13 June 2018] and sets out the context and rationale for the Scottish Government’s engagement with China. It is a high level strategy which flows directly from our recently refreshed International Framework and it sits …

4 Jun 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding food security and availability of medicines following the UK leaving the EU.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government continues to hold regular discussions with the UK Government over an array of issues to seek to prepare effective post-Brexit arrangements for goods entering the UK from the EU and goods leaving the UK for the EU. I urge the UK Govern…

16 May 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses receive support from the Small Business Bonus Scheme in the Renfrewshire South constituency.

15 May 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the First Minister’s recent visit to China.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The First Minister undertook a successful visit to China (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong) between 8-13 April 2018, to strengthen the growing business, cultural and educational links between Scotland and the world’s second-largest economy. The First Minister ha…

8 May 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes have been built in the Renfrewshire South constituency since 2007.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: The Renfrewshire South constituency covers parts of Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire local authority areas. Since 2007, a total of 2,184 affordable homes have been delivered across both local authorities. This includes newly built homes, rehabilitation proj…

30 Apr 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports participation in sport in the Renfrewshire South constituency.

18 Apr 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports participation in music.