Portfolio Questions

James Dornan S6O-02373 1. To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards developing a just transition plan for energy. Ivan McKee S6O-02374 2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues in relation to maximising any benefits of the transition to net zero across the economy, including the manufacturing sector. Brian Whittle S6O-02375 3. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent water scarcity updates from SEPA, which state that the majority of Scotland is now affected by water scarcity, what assessment it has made of the impact of water scarcity conditions on peatland restoration and the ability to sequester carbon. Ariane Burgess S6O-02376 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage other local authorities to roll out 20 mph speed limits in built-up areas, in light of Highland Council’s early adoption of such a policy. Alexander Burnett S6O-02377 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any increase in water quality testing that is proposed for rivers in the north east. Stephen Kerr 6. [Not Lodged] Fulton MacGregor S6O-02379 7. To ask the Scottish Government what funding it will make available for community-led initiatives in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency that promote environmental quality and protection. Michelle Thomson S6O-02380 8. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make the community central to its plans for a just transition for Grangemouth.