General Questions

Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-04362 1. To ask the Scottish Government how it will reduce any administrative burdens on GPs across the Highlands and Islands to allow them to spend more time treating patients. Claire Baker S6O-04363 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will reach a decision regarding extending the terms of reference for the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh. Jeremy Balfour S6O-04364 3. To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, which two local authority areas have been identified as areas for the planned homelessness prevention pilots, in light of reports that the pilots are due to commence in spring 2025. Ariane Burgess S6O-04365 4. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is, regarding any potential impact on the environment, to reports that Mowi Scotland, a multi-national fish farming company, has purchased Sanda Island in Argyll and Bute. Alex Rowley 5. [Withdrawn] Annie Wells S6O-04367 6. To ask the Scottish Government when Public Health Scotland will produce updated statistics on the screening rates for cervical cancer. Bob Doris S6O-04368 7. To ask the Scottish Government how many new-build social and mid-market rental properties have been delivered in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency in the last 10 years. Meghan Gallacher S6O-04369 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any correspondence it has had with the UK Government and the Scottish Public Pensions Agency regarding the legacy of the Scottish Police Pension 1987 Scheme.