Portfolio Questions

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Annabelle Ewing S6O-05026 1. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of its relations with the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. David Torrance S6O-05027 2. [Withdrawn] Fulton MacGregor S6O-05028 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support libraries within local communities. Clare Haughey S6O-05029 4. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the implementation of its international strategy, how and by what mechanisms it is engaging with the governments of other European nations. Ruth Maguire S6O-05030 5. To ask the Scottish Government what representations NGOs have made to it regarding its work to support humanitarian assistance in Palestine. Meghan Gallacher S6O-05031 6. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its role in proposing the scheduling of parliamentary business, how it can help ensure that parliamentary time is used constructively for the remainder of this parliamentary session. Edward Mountain S6O-05032 7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the veterans minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of local authorities in maintaining Commonwealth War Graves to a national standard. Gordon MacDonald S6O-05033 8. To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in relation to its overseas tours and performances, in light of their reported contribution to the Tattoo’s reputation and economic impact in Scotland. Justice and Home Affairs Evelyn Tweed S6O-05034 1. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to legal aid for survivors of domestic abuse. Michael Marra S6O-05035 2. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of rising levels of knife crime in Dundee over the summer, how it is supporting Police Scotland and local partners to prevent and reduce incidents of violent crime. Daniel Johnson S6O-05036 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on legal enforcement measures being taken with regard to retailers committing age of sale offences when selling age-restricted items, such as vapes and cigarettes. Submitting member has a registered interest. Bob Doris S6O-05037 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to address the misuse of e-bikes and off-road vehicles, in light of reported concerns that it is a growing community safety issue. Oliver Mundell S6O-05038 5. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure there is appropriate policing cover for communities in Dumfriesshire. Liam McArthur S6O-05039 6. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of sustained overcrowding in prisons on suicide and self-harm prevention. George Adam S6O-05040 7. [Withdrawn] Kevin Stewart S6O-05041 8. To ask the Scottish Government what actions Police Scotland is taking to deal with problem street drinkers.