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I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43556 on 10 February 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers

Decisions on the organisation of diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services rest with individual NHS Boards. The information requested is not held centrally.

This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

Based on Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)projected 2025 values and Registers of Scotland sales data, it is anticipated that between 13,500 and 17,800 properties will fall within the two new high-value property bands. It is estimated that this will generate between £12 million and £16 million in additional Council Tax revenue each year. The Scottish Government will meet the cost of this targeted revaluation, ensuring that councils will benefit directly from the additional revenue raised.

Support for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is provided by NHS Boards, and the Scottish Government expects Boards to deliver high-quality, safe and effective, person-centred care. Support is often provided in primary care, with referral to secondary care if required to rule out other causes of symptoms or to provide management care.

NHS Inform also provides accessible public information on PoTS, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and approaches to management, helping patients and families to better understand the condition and support self-management alongside clinical care: Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) - NHS.

PoTS UK offers information and advice on managing and living with PoTS, including self-management, mental health support and medication guidance. Their resources are available at: Managing PoTS - PoTS UK.

STARS (the Heart Rhythm Alliance) also provides information and resources to support patients and families living with PoTS: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) – STARS – UK (heartrhythmalliance.org).

Scotland relies on advice from the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), an independent expert advisory group which informs decisions across the UK on national screening programmes. Only when it considers whether to recommend screening for a particular condition, the UK NSC has to consider a range of criteria, appraising the viability, effectiveness and appropriateness of a population screening programme. Only once it is satisfied that screening for a particular condition meets its criteria, and the evidence shows that the benefits of screening outweigh any potential harms, will the committee announce a positive recommendation.

The UK NSC has previously considered some genetic conditions, including Metachromatic leukodystrophy, that may lead to severe neurodegeneration in children, often referred to as ‘Childhood Dementia’. A full list of considered conditions, and whether screening for them is recommended, can be found here. To date, the UK NSC has not recommended screening for the genetic conditions that can cause ‘Childhood Dementia’. However, should the UK NSC make a positive recommendation for screening for one or more of these genetic conditions the Scottish Government will take advice on how best to implement any recommendations.

The UK NSC also welcomes proposals to consider new conditions for screening. These can be submitted to the UK NSC during their annual open call for topics. The next open call will be between 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, and guidance regarding submitting a proposal can be found here.

The Scottish Government remains focused on reducing waiting times across Scotland. This year, we have allocated more than £137 million to Health Boards to help tackle the longest waits for appointments and procedures.

Funding has been directed to specialties where it can have the greatest impact against the longest waits, including over £500,000 for Cardiology and £500,000 for Neurology – the specialities most likely to support people with PoTS.

This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

Clinical pathways are designed and delivered by individual NHS Boards in line with local service structures and population needs. The information requested is not held centrally.

This is a matter for Skills Development Scotland. The information requested is not held centrally.