- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 31 October 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 14 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions have taken place regarding the development of an infrastructure levy.
Answer
The Programme for Government 2023-24 committed to the implementation of an infrastructure levy by spring 2026. Preliminary work to inform the preparation of regulations under Part 5 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 will commence later this financial year. Formal stakeholder engagement and discussions have not yet taken place.
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a Unison survey that reportedly shows a 31% increase in the number of violent incidents against public sector workers in the last year.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2023
- Asked by: Tess White, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of it being three weeks since Storm Babet, whether it will provide an update on the support that it is making available to the affected communities in Angus, Aberdeenshire and Dundee.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2023
- Asked by: Stephanie Callaghan, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the impact of the Low Emission Zone in Glasgow.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
To ask the First Minister what immediate action the Scottish Government is taking to address the reported crisis in social care, in light of the letter from the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland stating that the social care pay uplift is insufficient.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on when the Scottish Government will review its ban on alcohol consumption on ScotRail train services.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 31 October 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 13 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support disabled people in accessing gym facilities.
Answer
The Scottish Government understands the importance of physical activity in Scotland and the positive impact that has on physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. We should all feel included, and able to take part and access the benefits of being active.
It is the responsibility of local authorities, under the Local Government and Planning Act 1982, to ensure that there is adequate provision of facilities for recreational, sporting, cultural and social activities within the local authority. This should include the provision of gym facilities that are accessible and inclusive, with a fair pricing structure.
sportscotland’s 2022-23 annual review of local authority charges for sports participation in Scotland highlighted 27 local authorities, offered a concessionary scheme for disabled people which provided reduced or free use access to sports and leisure facilities.