General Questions

Neil Bibby S6O-03316 1. To ask the Scottish Government what the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy meant by her reported comments to the Ferguson Marine workforce on 9 April 2024, that the Scottish Government will “stand with you long into the future”. Liz Smith S6O-03317 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its recent consultations with local authorities about community access to the school estate, including sports facilities. Marie McNair S6O-03318 3. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support childcare groups that provide afterschool care and care outwith school term times. Monica Lennon S6O-03319 4. To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it reportedly delayed the approval of the budget for Skills Development Scotland, which, according to the National Union of Students Scotland and the National Society of Apprentices, led to unnecessary distress and disruption for thousands of apprentices. Ariane Burgess 5. [Withdrawn] Bob Doris S6O-03321 6. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to progress the recommendations contained in its Fair Fares Review. Finlay Carson S6O-03322 7. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to promote and improve rail services in Dumfries and Galloway. Martin Whitfield S6O-03323 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its response it to the latest report on childcare costs by Pregnant Then Screwed.