- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what the policy of the Energy Consents Unit is in regard to the treatment of objections submitted by multiple members of the public using template-based text.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41171 on 27 October 2025. 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
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring parity of support for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families, compared with those in other UK nations.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41110 on 27 October 2025. 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.
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what risk assessments were conducted before deciding to
withdraw independent counselling grants under the Scottish Infected Blood
Support Scheme.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41110 on 27 October 2025. 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.
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it carried out with beneficiaries of the
Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme prior to removing the independent
counselling grant.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41110 on 27 October 2025. 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.
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance the Energy Consents Unit applies to distinguish between joint or template-based and individual objections to developments.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41171 on 27 October 2025. 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
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of section 2 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which enables the transfer of functions to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, for what reason the transfer of counselling support functions has not been negotiated or implemented prior to the removal of Scottish independent counselling grants.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41110 on 27 October 2025. 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.
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what out-of-hours pharmacy services are available for vulnerable patients to access prescriptions at weekends.
Answer
Each Health Board is responsible for the provision of community pharmacy services, including at weekends. Through Health Board Pharmaceutical Care Plans, community pharmacies provide a range of additional national services and locally enhanced services, including Palliative Care Service, Opioid Substitution Therapies, a National Oncology Service and access to Emergency Hormonal Contraception, providing access both in and out of hours.
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve access to pharmacies at weekends.
Answer
The provision on community pharmaceutical care is the responsibility of territorial health boards. Each Health Board has in place a Pharmaceutical Care Service Plan which outlines how the Health Board deliver pharmaceutical services to its population, focusing on improving access, enhancing patient care, and meeting community needs through a mix of community pharmacies and integrated care. These plans help identify areas where services need improvement, ensure appropriate pharmacy access, and align with national health goals by integrating pharmacists into multidisciplinary teams.
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, which suggested that uncertainty and delays in compensation are exacerbating victims’ mental distress, what its position is on the removal of independent counselling grants for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41110 on 27 October 2025. 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.
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the equality implications of removing independent counselling grants from beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families, particularly in relation to women carers affected by bereavement and trauma.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-41110 on 27 October 2025. 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.