Scottish Green Party
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21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 - 18 June 2024
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "Let us begin by remembering what a housing emergency means to people in Scotland. It is the lived experience of people being evicted from their homes because they cannot afford their rent…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2024
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "I thank the minister for providing advance sight of his statement. Given that it is possible to create three homes from existing properties for the price of one new build, we should certainly be prioritising the 9,000 vacant social homes…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024
The Convener (Ariane Burgess): "Good morning, and welcome to the 26th meeting in 2024 of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Pam Gosal and Fulton MacGregor join us remotely. I remind all members and witnesses to ensure that their devices are on silent…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024
The Convener: "The second item on our agenda is to decide whether to take in private items 4 and 5. Do members agree to take those items in private? Members indicated agreement."
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024
The Convener: "Our next item is to take evidence as part of our pre-budget scrutiny for 2025-26…
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Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024
Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Result 59 for, 55 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Result 60 for, 54 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Result 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Ariane Burgess has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report, For farming, nature and climate: Investing in the UK’s natural infrastructure to achieve Net Zero and nature’s recovery on land, what its position is on what proportion of the UK farming budget should be allocated to Scotland; what analysis it has carried out on this issue;…
Answer expected on 31 October 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) programme, how many farmers and crofters have claimed the Soil Analysis and Development Payment under the PSF programme in each year since it was launched in spring 2022; what data it holds on how many farmers and crofters have carried out soil analysis since…
Answer expected on 29 October 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 11 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £250 million 10-year Peatland ACTION funding package that has been committed for peatland restoration remains to be spent in the remainder of the delivery period, and how much it expects to spend in each of the remaining years."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 26 September 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment that it gave to Environmental Standards Scotland on the matter, whether the current policy position on Ramsar sites, which are officially designated as "wetlands of international importance", will be reviewed by autumn 2024, and by what date any revised policy statement regarding the sites…
Answered by Gillian Martin on 26 September 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle dangerous driving behaviours, such as (a) speeding, (b) driving too slowly, (c) using a mobile phone while driving and (d) racing, and what measures are in place to improve road safety across Scotland."
Answer expected on 9 October 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to protecting the Gairloch herring spawning habitats through variations in licence conditions that would prohibit bottom-towed vessels from operating in the area."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan will include a target for 100% community-owned energy, alongside the proposed target for community- and locally-owned energy."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is committed to at least maintaining current funding levels for the Nature Restoration Fund during the remainder of the current parliamentary session, in light of the reported continuing loss of nature and the Fund's positive reputation amongst stakeholders."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 24 September 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the planned date of commencement of the prohibition of the use of snares, as provided for in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 24 September 2024
Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to share the analysis of the responses submitted to the Energy Performance Certificate reform consultation, and what opportunities there will be to build the learning from that consultation into its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 24 September 2024
See all of Ariane Burgess's questions submitted in Parliament