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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.

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Question reference: S6W-07410

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 17 March 2022
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 23 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates its Global Affairs Framework will be published.

Question reference: S6W-07193

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 10 March 2022
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 22 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports in Private Eye (Art News, No. 1567) that 1,577 art works are missing from Aberdeen's City Council's art collection.

Question reference: S6O-00898

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government how its policies and actions across government will support South Ayrshire to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question reference: S6W-07194

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 10 March 2022
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 16 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government how many of Historic Environment Scotland's properties are being left, as has been reported, to "gracefully die".

As reported on 21 January 2022, Historic Environment Scotland introduced new measures to manage the impact of climate change on Scotland's national heritage sites. Whilst I can confirm that inspections and analysis of some affected sites continue, let me assure you that no properties are being left without care. Historic Environment Scotland is considering all options available to best protect the 336 nationally significant properties in care, and is continuing the vital conservation and protection work which it is internationally recognised for, especially as we seek to build resilience into the heritage sector’s recovery from the pandemic.

It is important however that we recognise that climate change effects have been accelerating, and the increased rainfall and variations in temperature have continuing impacts on both Scotland's natural and built heritage. I will continue discussing future potential approaches with Historic Environment Scotland as we continue our work to make our heritage safe, and accessible to all, so we can better understand our past, to best inform our future.

Question reference: S6W-06531

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 11 February 2022
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 11 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its new global affairs framework.

Question reference: S6W-06944

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 03 March 2022
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 11 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is offering to the people of Ukraine through its Humanitarian Emergency Fund.

While the Scottish Government's £1 million per year Humanitarian Emergency Fund is fully committed for 2021-22, we have made an additional £4 million in humanitarian funding available to support the people of Ukraine.

As part of this £4 million commitment, we have awarded £2 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. We have also awarded £500,000 each to both the British Red Cross and SCIAF for their respective Ukraine appeals.

We have also provided £1 million to UNICEF's appeal to help children and families affected by the conflict.

We are also working with the Ukrainian Government to provide medical supplies from stocks we hold, worth around £2.9 million, and are coordinating with other UK nations to ensure that these supplies get to where they are needed as quickly as possible; a total of three donations of medical equipment, valued at approximately £1.6 million has shipped to date.

Question reference: S6W-06875

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 25 February 2022
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 11 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether decisions related to common good assets should include councillors, regardless of political party, given their role as trustees for such assets in their locality.

Question reference: S6W-06943

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 03 March 2022
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 11 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what support it (a) can offer and (b) is offering to the people of Ukraine through any means.

The Scottish Government is taking a range of immediate steps to help Ukrainian families fleeing conflict, through financial humanitarian aid and medical equipment. We have committed £4 million in humanitarian aid through aid agencies to help provide basic humanitarian assistance, including in health, water and sanitation, and shelter for those fleeing Ukraine; this includes £2 million to the DEC Appeal for Ukraine. We are also working with the Ukrainian Government to provide medical supplies from stocks we hold, worth around £2.9 million, and are coordinating with other UK nations to ensure that these supplies get to where they are needed as quickly as possible; a total of three donations of medical equipment, valued at approximately £1.6 million has shipped to date.

The UK Government’s current proposals are insufficient, and the Scottish Government continues to call on the UK Government to develop a comprehensive resettlement programme and to fully waive visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals so those who have been displaced can be offered immediate refuge.

Scotland has a proud history of welcoming refugees and people seeking asylum. The Scottish Government and Scotland’s local authorities stand ready to welcome and support people with the safety and security they need to rebuild their lives.

Question reference: S6W-06775

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 24 February 2022
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 10 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government how many households have received money from the £500,000 of funding to help pay for the installation of interlinked fire alarms.

Care and Repair provide the alarms and installation free of charge for older or disabled homeowners who live in properties with council tax Bands A-C and who are in receipt of pension credit or disability benefit. Our funding has also enabled them to supply and fit compliant alarms at a subsidised cost for older and disabled people who are not fully eligible. Final figures will not be collected until the end of the financial year and we will publish these once available.

Question reference: S6W-06682

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 24 February 2022
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 10 March 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how many local authorities have a (a) sustainable exhibitions and (b) events and exhibitions officer in place.