General Questions

Kevin Stewart S6O-05106 1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about the impact of its Energy Profits Levy on business confidence, investment and jobs in Scotland. Carol Mochan S6O-05107 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Keith Brown S6O-05108 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to safeguard the future of the Alloa Campus of Forth Valley College. Dr Sandesh Gulhane S6O-05109 4. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made regarding the number of households whose council tax bills could rise as a result of the proposals in its consultation on the future of council tax. George Adam S6O-05110 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the sustainability of town centres. Douglas Lumsden S6O-05111 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to increase the current threshold of 50MW for approval by its Energy Consents Unit of onshore electricity generating stations, to allow more decisions to be taken by local planning authorities. Neil Bibby S6O-05112 7. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of school swimming provision, including the number of children who leave primary school unable to swim. Fulton MacGregor S6O-05113 8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Lanarkshire Council regarding the reported coal spoil fire in Shawhead, Coatbridge, and any assurances that can be given to the public.