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I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43118 on 27 January 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

Should there be any future changes to ministerial responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents, a letter would be issued to the relevant Scottish Parliament Committee to notify them of the change, as was the case in this instance.

The following table lists the 12 insufficient evidence reports that have been returned to date.

If a patient or carer has concerns about NHS supplied home care products, these can be addressed at a local level through the NHS complaints handling procedure. The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 provides a specific right for people to make complaints, raise concerns, make comments and give feedback about NHS care and services and places a duty on NHS Boards to thoroughly investigate and respond to any complaints made.

Anyone can make a complaint and do so in writing, in person, by telephone, by email or online, or by having someone complain on their behalf. The NHS complaints handling procedure has a sharp focus on early resolution and speaking to a member of NHS staff can often be the best way to resolve a complaint quickly.

NHS Boards are expected to provide helpful advice and information tailored to everyone’s circumstances at the point of discharge. As such, our Palliative Care Strategy does not contain an action specifically related to providing physical information packs, or their contents.

The Scottish Government is aware how crucial equipment is in supporting a patient to be cared for and to live safely within their home environment and is committed to delivering a more equitable and accessible approach to the provision of equipment. All individuals, regardless of diagnosis or where they are being treated, should experience a seamless journey through the pathway of care, which ensures they receive the right intervention at the right time. Our national guidance, Supporting documents - Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision - gov.scot published in 2023, emphasises the importance of this however, once an individual is assessed as requiring support, including any equipment, then it is the responsibility of the Health and Social Care Partnerships to deliver it at the earliest opportunity. Similarly discharge planning is a joint exercise between the Health Board and should begin as soon as a patient is admitted.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43110 on 27 January 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.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43118 on 27 January 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.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43110 on 27 January 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.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43127 on 27 January 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.

The Minister for Public Finance has assumed responsibility for determining the granting of consents for energy projects, alongside his other responsibilities with regard to planning. Oversight of other work conducted by the Energy Consents Unit remains my responsibility.