Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Carol Mochan 1. [Not Lodged] Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-02197 2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the Scottish Government analyses the impact on island communities of disruption to ferry services. Bill Kidd S6O-02198 3. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help ensure that quality Scotch Beef is available in supermarkets in Scotland. Alexander Stewart S6O-02199 4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding actions to tackle mental health problems amongst farmers and crofters. Mark Ruskell S6O-02200 5. To ask the Scottish Government what it has learnt from the fisheries no-take zone at Lamlash Bay. Clare Haughey S6O-02201 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the welfare of animals used in greyhound racing in Scotland. Emma Harper S6O-02202 7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the delivery of the Rural Crime Strategy. Kaukab Stewart S6O-02203 8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 in promoting a healthier diet. NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Liam Kerr S6O-02204 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it tracks how many GP practices are currently being run directly by NHS boards. Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-02205 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out its proposed timetable for implementing the new musculoskeletal pathway, including how it will ensure that the views of third sector organisations are reflected in the process. Jeremy Balfour S6O-02206 3. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has put in place to support the palliative care sector, in light of reports that the number of people needing these services is estimated to rise by an additional 10,000 by 2040. Martin Whitfield S6O-02207 4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Lothian, and local groups, since March 2023 regarding the reopening of the Edington Hospital in North Berwick. Jamie Greene S6O-02208 5. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent research from the British Dental Association, which shows that 83% of dentists in Scotland expect to reduce the amount of NHS work they do in the year ahead. Ruth Maguire S6O-02209 6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the GP workforce. Murdo Fraser S6O-02210 7. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to reduce waiting times for NHS Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Alex Rowley S6O-02211 8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the long-term sustainability of general practice.