Portfolio Questions

Social Justice Murdo Fraser 1. [Not Lodged] Maggie Chapman S6O-04243 2. To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2025-26 will contribute towards promoting anti-racism campaigns and initiatives. Liam Kerr S6O-04244 3. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete being found in current and formerly council-owned residential properties in Dundee. Colin Beattie S6O-04245 4. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Carer Support Payment should be classed as income by the Department for Work and Pensions. Rachael Hamilton S6O-04246 5. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report, Economic Impacts of Short-term Lets in Scotland , specifically in relation to the Scottish Borders. Clare Adamson S6O-04247 6. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting people in Motherwell and Wishaw in accessing social security entitlements. Stephen Kerr S6O-04248 7. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mitigate against future increases to Social Security Scotland's overall spend on benefits. Rona Mackay S6O-04249 8. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of the current cost of living crisis on the prevalence of food insecurity and reliance on food banks.