Portfolio Questions

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Brian Whittle S6O-03516 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that children and young people have opportunities to engage with fine arts and performing arts, such as music, drama and art. Maurice Golden S6O-03517 2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the census outputs on Armed Forces veterans, due to be released on 13 June, will be able to be used to inform a better understanding of the veterans community. Carol Mochan S6O-03518 3. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on what role local authorities have in preserving the heritage and culture of the areas that they serve. Emma Roddick S6O-03519 4. To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its work to further the case for Scottish independence, what engagement it has carried out with businesses regarding Scotland's constitutional future. Willie Rennie S6O-03520 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to propose a parliamentary debate on the provision of early learning and childcare. Clare Adamson S6O-03521 6. To ask the Scottish Government how it supports people in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency to access and participate in cultural activities. Elena Whitham S6O-03522 7. To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of any impact that Brexit is having on Scotland’s culture sector. Sharon Dowey S6O-03523 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether Creative Scotland’s funding will be increased during the next financial year. Justice and Home Affairs Evelyn Tweed S6O-03524 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the needs and welfare of women prisoners, in light of the reported challenges arising from a growing prison population. Bill Kidd S6O-03525 2. To ask the Scottish Government what role the Scottish Government Resilience Room would play in the event of a major nuclear incident. Jackson Carlaw S6O-03526 3. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to Police Scotland to tackle violent crimes in local communities. Michael Marra 4. [Not Lodged] Murdo Fraser S6O-03528 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland in relation to its guidance on recording non-crime hate incidents. Sarah Boyack S6O-03529 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the Scottish justice system is "close to collapse" and that solicitors are taking industrial action. Fergus Ewing S6O-03530 7. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there are excessive delays in holding fatal accident inquiries. Tess White S6O-03531 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 since it came into force on 1 April 2024.