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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S6W-43903

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 13 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its long-term location policy and what factors will be considered in its development.

The Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government has responsibility for the operational running of the organisation, including the workforce related location policy.

The Scottish Government introduced an updated hybrid working policy on 27 October 2025 and as part of the implementation process has committed to establishing a formal location policy. I understand that development work for this will be informed by consultation with staff networks and trade unions. It is working to finalise the location policy later in 2026.

I would encourage the member to direct any further questions on this matter to the Permanent Secretary.

Question reference: S6W-44253

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made in the Climate Change Plan of the impact of Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station on (a) terrestrial and marine (i) environmental quality and (ii) biodiversity, (b) greenhouse gas emissions, (c) carbon capture technology development and (d) carbon capture technology efficiency.

Question reference: S6W-44254

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with (a) SSE, (b) other developers, (c) local communities, (d) trade unions and (e) environmental organisations regarding (i) the proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station and (ii) the associated environmental impact assessment.

Question reference: S6W-44255

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the updated environmental impact assessment for the proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station.

Question reference: S6W-44257

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with Crown Estate Scotland regarding the relinquishing of the CampionWind lease by Shell UK in November 2025.

Question reference: S6W-44259

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that (a) ScotWind leases and (b) Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS) produce stable, long-term economic benefits for (i) workers and (ii) businesses in north east Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-44258

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent relinquishing of ScotWind leases.

Question reference: S6W-44256

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the conditions or penalties for ScotWind lease holders (a) breaching Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS), (b) breaching conditions of lease and (c) relinquishing leases.

Question reference: S6W-44188

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to establish a genetic testing programme for "feral pigs" or wild boar (Sus scrofa).

Question reference: S6W-44189

Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report from King’s College London and Czech Academy of Sciences, whether it will consider establishing a national forum comprising a broad range of stakeholders to develop advice on the management of “feral pigs” or wild boar (Sus scrofa).