Portfolio Questions

Net Zero and Just Transition Jackie Dunbar S6O-02180 1. To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding projects in Scotland that will contribute to meeting net zero targets. Pauline McNeill S6O-02181 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce financial incentives to encourage households to install low-carbon heating in their homes, to help reach net zero by 2045. Daniel Johnson S6O-02182 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel in Scotland. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-02183 4. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any potential impact on local communities of the reported deterioration of vital transport links in the Highlands and Islands region. Sue Webber S6O-02184 5. To ask the Scottish Government what criteria are used to determine how much funding should be spent on active travel projects. Brian Whittle S6O-02185 6. To ask the Scottish Government what process informed its previous decision to launch the Deposit Return Scheme on 16 August 2023, including any input that it sought from industry regarding its readiness for that date. Martin Whitfield S6O-02186 7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with industry bodies and colleges regarding the provision of green skills training for green jobs of the future. Jeremy Balfour S6O-02187 8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address antisocial behaviour on public transport.