Portfolio Questions

Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy Kaukab Stewart 1. [Not Lodged] Richard Leonard S6O-03151 2. To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to next meet with the sole director of the GFG Alliance. Clare Haughey 3. [Withdrawn] Claire Baker S6O-03153 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its review of how to increase the number of co-operatives, social enterprises and employee-owned businesses, as part of the move to a wellbeing economy. Christine Grahame 5. [Not Lodged] Carol Mochan S6O-03155 6. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding an increased windfall tax on the excess profits of large oil and gas companies, in light of reports that the income from any such tax could be used to support households struggling with the cost of living crisis, including in Scotland. Murdo Fraser S6O-03156 7. To ask the Scottish Government how outcomes from the New Deal for Business will be measured. Graham Simpson S6O-03157 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it is on course to achieve its 2030 target for reducing emissions. Finance and Parliamentary Business Alexander Burnett S6O-03158 1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact of its current income tax policy, in light of reports that higher taxes could deter experienced professionals from moving to Scotland. Fulton MacGregor S6O-03159 2. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to invest in and revitalise town centres in urban areas. Kenneth Gibson S6O-03160 3. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on its financial planning process of the UK Government having Autumn and Spring statements, in light of reported calls for a multi-year budget approach. Meghan Gallacher S6O-03161 4. To ask the Scottish Government what spending it has allocated from its Budget to date for its plans for a National Care Service. Collette Stevenson S6O-03162 5. To ask the Scottish Government when the finance secretary last met the UK Government and what was discussed. David Torrance S6O-03163 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received a final report from the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee. Miles Briggs S6O-03164 7. To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate through its Budget to fund any potential cost increases related to improvements to the A720 City Bypass grade separation of Sheriffhall roundabout. Jim Fairlie 8. [Not Lodged]