Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Foysol Choudhury S6O-03388 1. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to incorporate the ownership and management of community assets in urban areas into its Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. Alexander Burnett S6O-03389 2. To ask the Scottish Government when the rural affairs secretary last met with Forestry and Land Scotland. Richard Leonard S6O-03390 3. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Forestry Grant Scheme is fit for purpose. Craig Hoy S6O-03391 4. To ask the Scottish Government what Forestry and Land Scotland is doing to deliver economic benefit from the land that it manages, including through supporting mountain bike tourism. Graham Simpson S6O-03392 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to protect the welfare of wild bees. Kate Forbes S6O-03393 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on how small Highland and island communities will benefit from its Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. Fergus Ewing S6O-03394 7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding undertaking an immediate review of the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011, in order to allow proactive water course management to assist farmers, crofters and land managers to protect agricultural land from flooding risks themselves. Neil Bibby S6O-03395 8. To ask the Scottish Government what cross-government action it is taking to support Scotland’s islands and their economies. NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Jackie Baillie S6O-03396 1. To ask the Scottish Government what value it places on specialist alcohol services, such as the Primary Care Alcohol Nurse Outreach Service in Glasgow, in dealing with the reported public health crisis in relation to alcohol. Sue Webber S6O-03397 2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support NHS Lothian in reducing the CAMHS waiting lists across the region. Tim Eagle S6O-03398 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to improve ambulance turnaround times. James Dornan S6O-03399 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that is underway to support people to have more choice and involvement in how their social care is delivered. Elena Whitham S6O-03400 5. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to NHS Ayrshire and Arran to improve access to ADHD testing for adults. Alasdair Allan S6O-03401 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the NHS supports the health of rural and islands communities through regular visits from consultants. Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-03402 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what measures it is putting in place to reduce waiting times for access to CAMHS. Alexander Stewart S6O-03403 8. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure good dental care provision for older people in care settings. Social Justice Liz Smith S6O-03404 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund. Willie Rennie S6O-03405 2. To ask the Scottish Government what impact the ending of the Bute House Agreement will have on the Housing (Scotland) Bill. Rona Mackay S6O-03406 3. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on devolved benefits in Scotland, what representation it plans to make to the UK Government regarding its proposed changes to welfare benefits for people with mental health issues. Sandesh Gulhane S6O-03407 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to introduce long-term rent controls. Keith Brown S6O-03408 5. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to organisations in Clackmannanshire to tackle poverty and inequalities. Edward Mountain S6O-03409 6. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out on any prospective rent rises following the expiry of the rent cap. Sharon Dowey S6O-03410 7. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle homelessness in Ayrshire. Liam Kerr S6O-03411 8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the housing minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact of the New Build Heat Standard on the completion of new homes.