Portfolio Questions

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Foysol Choudhury S6O-01644 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any progress that has been made in finding a solution to save the Belmont in Aberdeen and the Edinburgh Filmhouse and International Film Festival from permanent closure. Finlay Carson S6O-01645 2. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to Historic Environment Scotland to ensure heritage sites are fully reopened as soon as possible. Carol Mochan S6O-01646 3. To ask the Scottish Government when its prospectus, Building a New Scotland , will include a detailed plan regarding the economic practicalities of introducing a border with the rest of the UK. Siobhian Brown S6O-01647 4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government following the Supreme Court’s verdict on the ability of the Scottish Parliament to legislate for an independence referendum. Natalie Don S6O-01648 5. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current devolution settlement has led to a position in which Scotland is considered an equal partner. Jackie Dunbar S6O-01649 6. To ask the Scottish Government what response the constitution secretary has had from the UK Government to his recent letter calling for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to be withdrawn or significantly amended. Graeme Dey S6O-01650 7. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to build support for Scottish independence. Bob Doris S6O-01651 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting Ukrainians in Scotland, in light of the war with Russia entering the winter months. Justice and Veterans Miles Briggs S6O-01652 1. To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to increase the allocation of police officers in Edinburgh. Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-01653 2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to help women and girls experiencing sexual violence in Glasgow. Neil Bibby S6O-01654 3. To ask the Scottish Government how it supports parents who are required for jury service with childcare. Marie McNair S6O-01655 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it continues to review the effectiveness of the legal route to compensation for people who have been affected by asbestos exposure. Alex Cole-Hamilton S6O-01656 5. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is regarding the impact in Scotland to the UK Government decision to restrict the use of security cameras made by companies subject to Chinese National Intelligence Law. Evelyn Tweed S6O-01657 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the construction of the new women’s prison facility to replace HMP Cornton Vale in Stirling. Annabelle Ewing S6O-01658 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work with Veterans First Point Fife. Douglas Lumsden S6O-01659 8. To ask the Scottish Government when it expects police officer numbers to be restored to the previous target of 17,234 officers.